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
1950s Danish Upholstered High Back Armchair by Hvidt & Mölgaard-Nielsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame with expressive bent laminated curved arms and vintage blue upholstery. Made in Denm...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Style Wooden and Fabric Set of 6 Dining Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Set of 6 chairs with a graphic and geometric structure square section, sled base, subtly carved backrest marrying the curves of the back, large and comfortable seats (H47cm / W39cm /...
Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Helge Sibast Danish Modern Teak Dinning Chairs, Set of Six
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six Helge Sibast style dining chairs in teak and leatherette, Denmark, 1950-1960.
Beautiful model with large teak backrest and teak frame. These elegant dinner chairs have a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
"Sunfeather" or "Sulfjadern" chair in its original vintage state. The chair designed by Swedish designer Sonna Rosén for Nässjö Stolfabrikis (1948) is one of the most iconic lounge c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Modern Seagrass and Cherrywood Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern style Sea grass chairs.
Cherry wood splayed legs,rounded high backs,great dining chairs.
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs in Teak by Sibast in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of four dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 57 chair, 1959
Rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Seat upholstered in pale wool fabric.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Set of 4 Rare Hardwood Chairs by Ole Knudsen & Torben Lind for France and Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a beautifully crafted set of four chairs in classically Scandinavian Modern style. Designed in 1957 and produce by one of Denmark's most active manufacturers of that time, France and Sons. The quality of the design is matched by the fine workmanship in the making of these chairs, which very rarely come to the market.
Wooden parts totally original, and freshly upholstered to comply with current fire safety...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Mogens Lassen Stool in Elm for K. Thomsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Lassen stool in Elm. Executed by K. Thomsen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Reverse with paper label.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 57 chair
Solid rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Original, patinated black leather seat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner armchairs in oak and cane. Model JH-515. Executed by Johannes Hansen.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Harry Ostergaard Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs, with New Upholstery of Choice
Located in Utrecht, NL
Set of six solid rosewood dining chairs designed in 1961 by Danish designer Harry Østergaard. Made in Denmark by Randers Møbelfabrik in the 1960s with beautiful joint detailing...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage Teak Pair of the Kamin Chair by Kayser & Relling, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great pair of the iconic "Kaminstolen" or "The Fire place chair" made by the Norwegian designers Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling and then produced by...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare suites of seven chairs with armrests, model "liz" by Danish designer Niels Kofoed. Rosewood structure and seat in orange leather, stamped under the seat. Patented leather and ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels O. Møller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller Model 57 armchair.
Solid rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Seat reupholstered in golde...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Danish High Back Lounge Chair by Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back lounge chair in original black leather upholstery with rosewood frame.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Lounge Chair by Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway for Westnofa
Located in New York, NY
Rare example, high back lounge chair, made by P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway Westnofa. Solid teak frame supports tweed upholstered continuous seat and back. Arm height 20 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 teak, Danish modern dining chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler are newly refinished and are at present stripped of their sho...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH-515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515. A pair of oak armchairs. Seat and back upholstered with brown felted wool. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Rosewood
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer, armchair.
Rosewood and fabric.
Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1951.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
AA Lamella Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of handsome and lightweight slatted Bamboo chairs that flex when seated. Designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen and manufactured by Matz Form.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Eight Hans Wegner CH 30 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Cube Chair by Westnofa
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated design, great quality construction, period Danish modern teak frame club chair. The cushions are in good condition showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consiste...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Model 3107 and Two Armchairs Model 3207
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of four dining chairs model 3107 and two armchairs model 3207 designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Vintage 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
Wonderful and Unique Dining Chairs by Theodor Hellberg
By Theodor Hellberg
Located in Munich, DE
A unique pair - handcrafted in two kinds of wood 1935 - by cabinetmaker Theodor Hellberg located in Norrköping/ Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oak Easy Chair by Yngve Ekström Model "Sibbo, " circa 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Easy chair with oak frame and armrests. Model ‘Sibbo’ designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured in Sweden, circa 1950s.
Good vintage condition, sturdy frame. Patina and normal age...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant side chair with a generous exposed teak frame and a gently curved seat and back wrapped in black leather.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Brown Leather Highback Lounge Chair After Børge Mogensen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the style of Børge Mogensen, this well-constructed and deeply comfortable Danish modern lounge chair features a solid wood frame upholstered in patinated brown leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Norwegian 1960s Dining Chairs in Pine by Harry Moen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of ten dining chairs designed by Harry Moen for Konrad Steinstads Snekkerverksted. Produced in Norway during the 1960s. Made from solid pine with seats of weaved seaweed chord. V...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Viggo Boesen Easy Chair for E.V.A. Nissen & Co.
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Viggo Boesen rattan easy chair designed 1938 and made at E.V.A. Nissen & Co., Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
A Scandinavian Style Designer Solid Oak Armchair with a Laminated Back and Seat.
Located in London, GB
A Scandinavian style designer armchair. It is a well designed oak and teak armchair with nice wide yet sculptured arms and beautifully made detailing supporting the back, with expose...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Six Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 61 series stackable laminated oak conference armchairs designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975.
The conference chairs are very comfortab...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Ib Kodod Larsen Slipper Chair
By Poul Jensen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A lesser known slipper chair by Ib Kofod Larsen. The pitch and breadth of this chair allows for comfortable low slung lounging.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Set of Four Classic Side chairs by Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four side chairs in mahogany with seats in black patinated leather. Designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Eight Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight 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 ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Twelve Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 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 and...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Set of Four Swedish Chairs in Pine by Torsten Claeson, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of four very rare chairs in pine by Torsten Claeson, Sweden.
The chair was presented in 1939 at the Röhsska Museum as "sports cottage furniture" a type of furniture that became...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form
By Grete Jalk
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armchair designed by Grete Jalk (Greta Jalk), Denmark, 1950s. Solid teak frame has been reupholstered in new ivory leather.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Monolithic Bench Handcrafted with Local Materials by DUVALD in Denmark. Terrazzo
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
'Danish Local'
A bench can be used by everyone. It's a place to visit over and over again,
to reflect and dream.
You come alone, with a friend or maybe meet someone new.
You observe, talk and remember.
But the bench remains the same place. You do not move it - it's a point of reference and gradual familiarity.
'Danish Local' is a bench that is fixed to it's place of origin through the choice of materials. Produced in Denmark from the most common ground...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Rocking Chairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs in the rare rocking version. The original wood finish has a beautiful patina.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Poul Kjærholm PK 33 Stool for E. Kold Christensen, Original Condition, 1959
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjærholm, original condition.
PK 33 stool.
E. Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1959.
Matte, chrome-plate spring steel with patinated, laminated wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Additional Chairs by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of additional chairs by Mogens Koch. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany and black leather.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Classic Modernist Side Chair, Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chairs model 7 by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen / Knoll chromed steel legs. Classic 1955 design, original light grey painted finish.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Modern Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Armchairs, easy chairs, side chairs.
Timeless, very nice modern Danish Classic Mid-Century vintage open armchairs Vinyl back with the seat recovered in black wool tweed fabric.
Office or desk chairs with chrome frame and wooden arms deatils.
Mid Century Modern Classic in the style of Fin Juhl...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poul Volther Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge designed by Poul Volther crafted of a solid white oak frame, newly upholstered in a teal wool fabric. Finely restored in a excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Lounge Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare lounge chair from the Triva Collection, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. Beautifully restored in an eggplant colored ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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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