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
Scandinavian Oak Dining Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Scandinavian oak dining chairs in the style of Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, most likely Swedish, from the midcentury with new black leat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Svend Åge Eriksen Dining Arm Chairs, Glostrup - Dedar 'Karakorum' Bouclé Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
Set of 4 solid oak arm chairs by Danish designer Svend Åge Eriksen designed in 1962 for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
The floating back support of this design is a striking and bea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern reclining wingback lounge chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler. Comprised of a teak frame, pressured reclining mechanism, and light mint green upholstery. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The fabric has been professionally cleaned but is very faded and has some small rust spots, so most will want to reupholster. The seat webbing has been replaced. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
You are about to make your friends GREEN with envy when they see your wonderful mint green wingback chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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
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
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
Sedia Tipo Tulipe, Girevole, Anni 90
Located in Felino, IT
Sedia tipo Tulipe, disegno Saarinen anni 70. base in alluminio fuso verniciata a fuoco. struttura in plastica rigida. cuscino in lana, svestibile. girevole.
La sedia e' usata, non ha segni particolari, solamente il cuscino e' sbiadito.
Non e' originale Knoll, sotto alla base in alluminio fuso, porta una cancellatura del marchio.
La sedia' e' indicativamente della fine degli anni 90.
Category
1990s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
'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
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in Denmark, a pair. Comprised of chrome tube frames and n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculou...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, pine, Denmark 1970s.
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for the natural expression an...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
Nest Lounge Chair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Creating spaces within spaces is a recurring theme in Autoban’s interior work, which can also be clearly observed in the studio’s approach to product design, particularly at the Nest series with the products’ tall, cage-like wooden slats creating a shell and shelter. A cage defines its own architectural space and, embracing the sitter, resulting in a space of comfort and calm. Nest conveys safety and warmth, and carves out a place apart even in a crowded public space. Nest lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak, Paint
Post Modern Folding Chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern folding chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
'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
Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Armchair Walnut + Black 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
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
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch, New Product
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 folding chair for a supplemental church seating contest, reinterpreting the traditional folding stool by pairing easy fold...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hauteville Armchair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete HAUTEVILLE 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
Hauteville Chair with Plywood Feet
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
This version of our concrete Hauteville chair has a wooden base for a warmer look. The balance between brutalism and elegance remains. The legs are made of heavyduty birch plywood.
...
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
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
Midcentury Side Chair in Teak and Patinated Leather by Stig Thoresen Lassen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in teak and patinated leather, designed by Stig Thoresen Lassen and made by Henrik Wørts cabinetmakers. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Side Chair in Teak and Patinated Leather by Stig Thoresen Lassen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in teak and patinated leather, designed by Stig Thoresen Lassen and made by Henrik Wørts cabinetmakers. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Schionning & Elgaard Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four midcentury Modernist wooden dining chairs by Danish furniture designers Schionning & Elgaard. This design embodies the characteristic silhouette for which these designe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uccle, BE
This pair of lounge chairs was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. Manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 1950s. The model is called "T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
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
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
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
Set of 6 Scandinavian Teak Chairs and Black Leatherette Seats 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian dining chairs. Very elegant and airy design. Great Comfort.
Nice build quality.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Richard Jensen and Kjaerulff Rasmussen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs by Richard Jensen and Kjaerulff Rasmussen, Denmark.
These chairs are made of solid teak. The design is inspired by traditio...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Bardot Chair Met, Fabric, Metal, Black, Red, Green Modern by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
BARDOT MET stands out for its elegance and brightness, extending its style to include new frames, pastel and vibrant shades, and refined, contemporary finishes. The frame of the new chair and stool is lighter, through the use of clean-lined, metal rod legs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Henning Kjærnulf Four Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf four dining chairs, new upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Frame of solid rosewood.
Made by Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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
Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern armchair by Carl Malmsten from Sweden made during the mid 20th century, around 1960 to 1970. The armchair has the sleek lines and minimal design typical to the Sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" sandblasted and stained pine chairs by Nordisca Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932.
The present chairs were exhibited and acquired at the Nordiska Kompaniet spring exhibition of 1932, when the "Lovo" series was first introduced.
This rare available set of chairs are the earliest known of the "Lovo" series , as well as only known with metal tags.
Literature: Christian Bjork, Thomas Ekstrom...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Set of Four Magistretti Chairs in Silk and Glazed Oak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting set of four vintage Italian dining chairs in the manner of Vico Magistretti with hand-glazed 'Verona Green' oak frames, reupholstered with a lovely textured apricot Itali...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Silk
Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool, Cognac Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool Navy Blue Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 20 Oak Furniture Plugs for Erik Buch Model 50 and Other Armchairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 20 oak button plugs for Erik Buch model 50 teak armchairs and other chairs with similar plug holes.
The button plugs have the original dimen...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Two Armchairs for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen two armchairs of oak and natural leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid Walnut construction. Stamped with the maker's mark. C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Harry Ostergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs Randers Mobelfabrik, 1961
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic set of 4 dining chairs model 61 designed by Harry Ostergaard and manufactured by Randers Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1961. The chairs have very nic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Tokyo, Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for NK, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish chair was designed by the Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959. This piece is in solid teak and natural leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Easy Chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The dark wood, the beautiful upholstery, and Erik Bertil Karlén’s timeless design makes this rare easy chair a beautiful representation of Swedish m...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
PK-22 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern, 1980's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian modern; Denmark; PK-22 Easy Chair; Loung chair; Poul Kjærholm; Fritz Hansen; Rattan; Wicker;
Poul Kjaerholm early edition easy chair PK22 in hand-woven rattan and bru...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Danish Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian dining chairs. Superb lines and woodwork with a magnificent rosewood grain. Structures in solid wood and seats in black leatherette for very high quality comfort. Each c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
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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