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
Hans J. Wegner Oak Chairs - CH30 for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1954
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Exclusive set of ten original "CH 30" dining chairs, designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. These vintage chairs from the 50s/60s are masterpieces of Scandinavian design and are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s
A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Grete Jalk Unique Children Chair Produced in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique children chair designed by Grete Jalk. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Chair or stool by Georg Petersens for Mobelfabrik in Style of Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Single Mobelfabrik Stool by Georg Petersens – A Blend of Danish Craftsmanship and Timeless Design**
Introducing a single Mobelfabrik Danish chair or steam-bent stool designed by Geo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Beige Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These Danish dining chairs display a convincing aesthetic typical of the 1960s Danish furniture style, reminiscent of the work of ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Aino Aalto, rare set of 5 children´s chairs, 1940's
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This rare set of 5 children's chairs, designed by Aino Aalto in the 1940s, features a timeless and classic design that could also be used as tables. With its Montessori inspired desi...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in mokka aniline leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
Wood types available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Bar C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH30 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
New leather (natural) seats.
Listed price is for the pair. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Easy Chair in Rosewood & Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Rosewood & Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric
Style: Mid cen...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Nordiska Kompaniet 'Hytte' Armchair in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by the Swedish company Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1940s. It belongs to the 'Hytte' series, which is documented in several NK catalogs and advertisements from the time.
The Hytte series was a continuation of Axel Einar Hjorth's Sportstugemöbler ("sports cabin furnishings"), a collection of pinewood furniture designed for country homes. After Hjorth, designer David Rosén carried on this style, creating several series for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Crafted entirely from pinewood, the chair features club-shaped, tapered legs connected by stretchers, a slatted and slightly curved backrest, and carved armrests. It is versatile and can be used as a desk chair or an elegant side chair.
The chair remains in completely original condition, with a natural and even patina on the pinewood. It shows minor wear consistent with age and use. One of the four furniture...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Rare ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 3
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Bentwood 'Koivutaru' Chair & Ottoman Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
This absolutely exquisite 'Koivutaru' armchair with matching ottoman from the 70's in the rare combination of afromosia and oxblood red leather was ahead of it's time. Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko in 1977, this chair model would later inspire the ubiquitous POÄNG chair...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Wishbone Chair / Y-Chair Modell CH24 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
The Wishbone Chair, or Y-Chair, Model CH24 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, is a timeless icon of Mid-Century modern design. Originally created in 1949, this piece has since ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Paint
Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Made in Sweden by IKEA c 1970/1980's
By IKEA
Located in New York, NY
Clean, comfortable and ready to use condition, this chair and ottoman were produced in the 1970's - 1980's in Sweden for Ikea. Constricted of a wood frame with metal base, with blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rattan Pod Chair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture.
CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Niels O Moller Model 62 Carver Chair, JL Moller, Denmark, 1960s
Located in LEWES, 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
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large Danish Modern lounge chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of sol...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of oak.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 6TK1 Betty Chairs, L Oak/Natural Webbing by Thau & Kallio for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, the stackable chairs come in two versions: one with a seat made from exposed webbing crafted from natural linen fibers, and anothe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Black Leather Teak Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Arne Hovmand-Olsen dining chair, teak, black leather, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills.
The beech variant is...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Huge Birch Burl Wood Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Birch Burch Stump Chair ca 1930s
Extremely big stump chair, one of a kind!
The weight and size of this Norwegian kubbestol are somethin...
Category
1930s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
A pair of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by their distinctive straw seats. Notabl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Tradition Smoked Oiled Oak in Between Chair SK1 by Sami Kallio
Located in Basildon, London
The &Tradition In Between Chair SK1 by Sami Kallio is a harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. Crafted from smoked, oiled oak, this chair’s sleek silhouette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1964
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Illum Wikkelsø, 1964
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original fabric
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare easy chairs ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner
Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion
1960s
Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood ty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Oxbend Stool, Bar, or Counter Seat in Walnut
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Side Chair Custom Made by Mills, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Classic architectural side chair from the Golden Age of Danish Modern furniture design. This example is in very good, original condition, show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
(6) Oak Windsor-Style Dining Side Chairs In The Manner of Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lend a touch of Danish modern elegance to your dining space with this exquisite set of six Windsor style side chairs. Crafted from warm oak in the manner of Frits Henningsen, these c...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kielland-Brandt, dining chair, solid pine, Denmark, 1960s
This remarkable chair is designed by Danish designer Jacob Kielland-Brandt in the 1960s. It has a strong expression, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Easy Chair in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Dark stained beech, original green leather and brass
Styl...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Blue Painted Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian blue painted chair. Vintage blue painted wood side chair with shaped back perfect in the bath. Sweden, first quarter 20th century.
Di...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P Stolen) imported by George Tanier. This rare model chair features teak wood with stunni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Conference Armchairs in Oak Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
These comfortable 61 series stacking laminated oak conference armchairs were designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975.
The well made chairs have been...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki
By Vallilan Puuseppä Oy, Maija Taimi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this set of 1940's chairs, originally crafted for the renowned Restaurant Kestikartano in Helsinki, Finland. These Finnish historical chairs have b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
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 Camel 21004
Wood types available: nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair combines the warmth of walnut wood with the luxurious feel of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that exudes both elegance and comfort. With its clean lin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Grey Fabric
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame: Chrome
Backrest: Fabric
Fabric: Balmoral 91
Dimensions:
H.74 x 58 x 50 cm / Seat he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Spectrum/Noir Leather Miner...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Blue Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica, Denmark, 1969
Located in Haderslev, DK
Playful, Space Age and super rare collectors piece by Nanna Ditzel for OD Møbler / Domus Danica 1969.
Light high glossy blue fibre glass designed chair for use indoor or outdoor.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. This beautifully worn piece retains the original papercord seat and...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Frit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Henning Kjærnulf Six Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf six dining armchairs, new upholstered with vintage aniline leather.
Frame of solid teak.
Made by Sorø Stolefabrik.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, dining chair, model 'CH 33', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1954, later production.
Dining chair designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
JL Moller Rush Rope Danish Teak Side Desk Nº 75 Dining Chair Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All original Vintage Danish chair. A very clean and lightly used example. Just procured from the original owners.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Teak
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood frames...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Borge Jensen in Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Danish lounge chairs designed by Borge Jensen Sonner and produced by Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S in the 1960s. Solid rosewood frames with tweed charcoal grey cushions. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
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
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
Utö pine chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sportstugemöbel, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining/side chairs model "Utö" designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet as a so called "Sportstugemöbel". Made during the 1930s. Solid pine wood. Good ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Handcrafted Tetris Chair - by The Future is Flat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Tetris Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity. Inspired in shape and form by the joy that accompanies playing with building blocks, this chair brings a childlike nostalgia to your workspace. The half moon opening at the top of the chair back allows it to fit like a glove when pushed into the Pillar Desk...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Swedish Chairs in Solid Pine Wood 1930 by Torsten Claeson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of 4 stained pine wood dining chairs by Torsten Claeson for Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930, Sweden.
Original nice patina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Swedish stump chair, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine stump chair. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Good condition with signs of usage and patina.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 3
Bar Ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Black "Mademoiselle" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classic lounge chair "Mademoiselle" designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Asko. Firstly designed in 1956.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines an...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Johannes Andersen two Dining Chairs, Rosewood and Leather Upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen two dining chairs in solid oiled rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Made by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare chair was manufactured by Sigfrid Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was named the model Ving/300 and it was produced in 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Set of Six Dining Chairs "Model EVA" by Niels Kofoed, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of six teak side chairs, model EVA designed by Niels Kofoed and manufactured by Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Vintage comfortable wooden dining chair...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pirate Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Iconic design from Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykkin, flat bar chrome frame with brown leather pads. This example is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. The d...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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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