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
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
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
Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of high-backed slatted chairs from the 1960s. Filigree construction made of solid wood, probably teak, upholstered seat made of plywood with covers made of light-colored fabric....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
'Point' Chair by Jonas Bohlin, 1990
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Jonas Bohlin, hand-signed.
Produced in Sweden, 1990.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Palisander Chairs with Turquoise Fabric from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Pair of Palisander armchairs with original turquoise fabric from 1960s.
The chairs are original and in a very good condition.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Palisander
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
Pair of Scandinavian Chairs from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two chairs of original Scandinavian manufacture from the 1950s.
The fabric is original and the condition of the upholstery is good.
Fair condition: the upholstery is wor...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandia Junior Chair New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandia Junior chair. New edition. Created in 1957 by designer Hans Brattrud, Scandia junior is an iconic chair of Scandinavian design with its sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 5
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: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 5
Wood types available: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s.
These dining ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2020
Model shown: Wood stain - Black Oak
Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73
The Lavitta Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors of St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. Blue uphols...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 2 original 'Penguin' chairs designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. These chairs were designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum.
New upholstered with black pure aniline leather
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Original designed for the Oxford university.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Set of Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by top quality materials, s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions:
- Chair: W 89 cm / D 87 cm / H 104 cm / SH 35,5 cm
- Ottoman: W 61,5 cm / D 53 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth'', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions:
- Chair: W 89 cm / D 87 cm / H 104 cm / SH 35,5 cm
- Ottoman: W 61,5 cm / D 53 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Armchair in Oak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, lounge chair, model 'BO 90', Denmark, 1952
This easy chair is defined by its crescent-shaped armrests that run all the way behind the back, beautifully surr...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs Model 59 by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Not often seen on the vintage market this set of 6 dining chairs model 59 designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark in ca 1957. All seats have had brand new...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary 'Elephant' Bar Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Leather Brown
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant Bar Chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions: H. 101 cm x W. 46 cm x 52 cm SH. 65 cm
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Mineral
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
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Spectrum/Noir Leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
New shell and base re-uphol...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Camel
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
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Executive Chair by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was designed by the world-famous Danish designer Arne Vodder during the 1960s. The organic-shaped frame of the chair is made of solid wood with a noble, brown co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
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: brussels velvet olive green 751.
Wood types availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
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: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood types available: natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Voitto Haapalainen deigned Prisma Lounge chair for Tehokaluste OY
By Tehokaluste Oy, Voitto Haapalainen
Located in New York, NY
A large Voitto Haapalainen designed, 'Prisma' lounge chair for Tehokaluste Oy, Finland 1972. Newly upholstered, the chair swivels on a polished hexagonal steel base.
This lounge ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
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: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood types available: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 15
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: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 15
Wood types available: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 11
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions:
- Chair: W 89 cm / D 87 cm / H 104 cm / SH 35.5 cm
- Ottoman: W 61.5 cm / D 53 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of Four Chairs Italian Production
Located in bari, IT
Set of four wooden chairs with red fabric seat of the period Italian production 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 15
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: Natural oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 15
Wood types available: natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Fame
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions:
- Chair: W 89 cm / D 87 cm / H 104 cm / SH 35,5 cm
- Ottoman: W 61,5 cm / D 53 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
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: Spectrum/Noir Leather ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Leather Brown
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
Chairs by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1950s, Set of 4
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
A set of four dining chairs designed by Axel Larsson and manufactured by Bodafors in Sweden. The chairs display thermo-formed curved backs and conical tilted legs. All seats are upho...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
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 Anthrazite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Windsor Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A design from the 1930s by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & sons.Atake traditional British design but with Danish modern sensibility. Lacquered beech frame.
Professional, skilled ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge Chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2020
Model shown: Wood stain - Dark Oak
Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73
The Lavitta Chair is a modern classic that focuses on the sophisticated union of traditional wooden furniture with contemporary design.
Designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski of Poiat Studio in 2020 as the first product for Poiat Furniture, the chairs are made of two pieces of moulded plywood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
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: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 7
Wood types available: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Jh-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515 oak armchair. Seat and back upholstered with canvas. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Congo Chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Congo chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1960s. This smart construction consists of two parts that are put together without any screws and can be easily shipped or sto...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Contemporary Black Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Hallingdal 180
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: Hallingdal black 180
Wood types available: natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Four Palle Suenson dining chairs, Au Coq D'Or, Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1947
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A set of four rare dining chairs by Palle Suenson, bespoke design for restaurant Au Coq D'Or in Copenhagen, Denmark 1947.
Palle Su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair + ottoman
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Dimensions:
- Chair: W 89 cm / D 87 cm / H 104 cm / SH 35,5 cm
- Ottoman: W 61,5 cm / D 53 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century modern scandinavian chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch. New product.
By Mogens Koch, GETAMA
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 European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
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: Kvadrat Canvas 694
Wood types available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Zeitraum Friday 1 Lounge Chairs by Formstelle, Set of Two
By Zeitraum, Formstelle
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Zeitraum Friday 1 Lounge Chairs, designed by Formstelle. These stunning pieces feature a sleek and modern design, perfect for any contemporary living space. Crafted w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
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: Kvadrat Canvas 694
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark Smoked Oak
Fabric: Kvadrat Canvas 694
Wood types available:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Style Chairs with Black Tapered Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of midcentury Arne Jacobsen style chairs with black tapered legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: natural oak.
Fabric: Dunes Leather Anthr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Danish Mid-Century Teak & Oak Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish chair, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved teak backrests and generous seat provides support and comfort. Solid oak legs with cross br...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Ten Armchairs Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten stackable laminated oak conference armchairs designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975.
The conference chairs are very comfortable in use an...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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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113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.