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
Pair of Modernist Chairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare pair of oak and teak chairs by Grete Jalk.
The model 32-42 designed by Grete Jalk in 1962 and produced by the fine furniture maker Sibast are very rarely seen. Const...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
$3,815 / set
Pair of FCH1A Dining Chairs Edited By Seltz, circa 1980, France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs for Seltz, France, circa 1980.
Solid beech.
Dimensions: 95 cm H, 46 cm W, 55 cm D, seat height: 45 cm.
Good original condition.
Another pair available.
All purc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, flagline, sheepskin
Style: midcentury, Scandinavia
Very Rare Lounge Chair M...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Danish Modern masterpieces, Peacock Chairs, designed by Has Wegner made by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1960's. Constructed of Ash, and Teak, with origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak
$7,800 / set
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of teak and leather "Lacko" armchairs by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE.
Located in Malibu, CA
Pair of teak and leather "Lacko" armchairs by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE. Jönköping Sweden circa 1960's
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, pair of hunting chairs, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chairs designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the fifties. This ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki
By Maija Taimi, Vallilan Puuseppä Oy
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
$7,519 Sale Price
20% Off
'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
Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in Blackened Ash with Handwoven Danish Cord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines, the Canva chair explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed with an exposed, bridle-joint frame and handwoven seat, the Canva Chair is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested Ash. The seat features a continuous run of Natural Danish paper cord handwoven around "L-shaped" nails in a traditional Binder-cane method of warped pairs.
This chair is an exploration of form and craftsmanship and serves best as a statement and occasional piece in a hallway or living room or for a very large dining...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Henning Kjærnulf Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf six dining chairs, upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather.
Made of partially solid rosewood.
Made by Bruno Knudsen.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,807 / set
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
Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 6 Oak chairs with original patinated Niger leather.
Jacob Kjær (1896–1957) was a Danish furniture designer and cabinetmaker.
Kjær received training as a cabinetmaker in the workshop of his father who was also a furniture maker. After completing his training in Berlin and Paris, he exhibited works at the Barcelona World Exhibition in 1929. Characterized by simplicity, his designs drew on the finest materials which, unusually for his day, he crafted himself. Inspired by classical English Style, his clean, graceful designs are modern in interpretation. He did much to enhance the reputation of the Danish furniture industry as president of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1952 to 1957 and of the Arts and Crafts Committee for Exports from 1944 to 1957.
One of his most notable works is the FN Chair...
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Lovö chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stained pine 'Lovö' chair by Axel Einar Hjort for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Iron mounts, high back. Height 95 cm, seat height 41 cm.
Wear and scratches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century easy chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of Danish cabinetmakers. Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Ikea chairs from the 1960s
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two original vintage Scandinavian chairs with wooden frame and upholstered seat and back.
The light-colored upholstery fabric also makes them suitable for contemporary envir...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,069 / set
Pair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1960's
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Kofod-Larsen for Selig Black Leather Penguin Chairs. Featuring a sturdy black wrought Iron framework, ergonomic, slightly slante...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Set of Six 'Husum' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Husum' chairs, elm, beech. Denmark, 1930
Danish designer Frits Schlegel created the 'Husum' chair which got manufactured by Fritz Hansen...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm, Beech
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. Later stained in black.
Literature: Christian Bjork, Thomas Ekstrom...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1951
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1951
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and black leather
Very rare dining chairs model FJ-51
Produced by cabinetma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
5 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 11 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Johannes Andersen six Dining Chairs, Model Anna
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen six dining chairs in solid smoked oak.
New upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Model Anna, made by Uldum Møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$4,164 / set
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in sand coloured boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Teak Outdoor Dining Chair with Silver Rope Back, Vine Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Vine outdoor dining chair showcases the natural beauty of solid teak wood, paired with a striking silver rope back that adds texture and movement to its design. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Inspired by organic forms, this chair balances sculptural elegance with functionality, making it a versatile addition to outdoor dining areas, patios, or indoor spaces seeking a modern yet natural touch. The teak wood frame highlights its rich, warm grain, while the handwoven rope detail offers flexibility and comfort.
Designed for durability, the Vine chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Rope, Wood
Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Domus chairs (6 pieces in total, sold separately), designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. More chairs avail...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
$1,784 / item
Danish Pine Chairs by Korup in Rainer Daumiller Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Set of 6 Pine Chairs by Korup Design AS Made in Denmark.
These danish chairs impress with a simplistic design. Designed in the spirit of Rainer Daumiller’s brutalist style, these c...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Kofoed. New leather seat.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Traditionalist Rush, Wood Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Nashville, TN
traditional armchair comprised of wood, rush, two available. In excellent vintage condition with age-consistent wear and patina. One chair does have slightly more patina. Lightweight...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Berlin Iron
$2,800 / item
Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
$1,380 Sale Price
20% Off
Finn Juhl, Pair of Teak Easy Chairs, Model Fd138, France & Son, 1959
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, model FD138 in teak, produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa 1959
One chair has France & Son label to back stretcher
Reupholstered in ochre a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Single Rosewood Chair by Erling Torvits
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood dining chair by Erling Torvits for Soro Stolefabrik in the 1960s. Stunning organic silhouette and comfortable ladder rung ba...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Side Chairs model Lovö by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Side Chairs in Acid-Stained and Oiled Pine with Wrought Iron Fittings by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932
Additional Information:
Material: Acid-stained and oiled pine with wrought i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Chair 'Elé' by Ann Demeulemeester, Beech Red (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Chair 'Elé' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid Beech Wood
Stain: Red
The 'Elé' chair by Ann Demeulemeester is a timeless expression of understated elegance and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Tri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner PP51/3 V Chair PP Mobler, Denmark, 1988
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 4 chairs model PP51/3 or the so called V chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by PP Mobler, Denmark 1988. Between 1952-53 Wegner desig...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak "round" chair retaining the original upholstery with impressed stamp, "Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK".
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Chairs for a. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of eight chairs in mahogany with seats of black horsehair. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$15,229 / set
Brazilian Rosewood PE Jorgensen Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik, 1955, Denmark. The chairs are crafted of Brazilian rosewood with dark figured grains, com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$10,800 / set
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition
Old glory makes for a new classic
Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in 1959. At that time Denmark was entering a ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Gemla
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful sexy of 4 chairs boy Gemla Sweden. Warm patina throughout. They sit wonderfully stacked as a space saving feature. Sculpted black lacquered seats are as comfortable as they are beautiful to look at. Sold as a set of four.
Local pickup...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Danish dining chairs. The wood is Afromosia. WE HAVE 10 OF THESE CHAIRS. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,800 / set
Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Norwegian Stump Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural brutalist stump chair in solid wood, probably birch root. Handcrafted in Norway.
Unusual shape and a decorative figure for the modern interior.
Honorable mentions in...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Three Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Karl Andersson & Söner, ca 1940 Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Set of Three Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Karl Andersson & Söner, ca 1940-1950, Sweden
'Svensk Furu', Model 510.
No markings or stamps.
Consistent with age and use.
Made out of pine.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Benedikte Chairs for A.J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher "Benedikte". A set of six mahogany chairs. Seat upholstered with wool. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Reverse with maker's pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Contemporary Chair 'Boho' by Ann Demeulemeester, Cream Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid beech wood
Stain: Cream
The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Leather, Mahogany
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exploring the boundaries between art and design, the 9.5° Chair is a result of studying Plato’s notion of the ideal chair. Subject to a creative process of experimentation, the 9.5° Chair transcends our expectations, becoming more than a simple form that follows function.
Features
– The sculptural chair is fully functional for seating
– Featured as the museum chair...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Design Bar Stools in wood and Black Leather by Erik Buch 1960
By Erik Buch
Located in Oirlo, LI
This set of 2 bar stools was designed by
Erik Buch and produced by O.D. Mobler in Denmark.
In our opinion, this is the most elegant, practical, comfortable and beautiful bar stool ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of low lounge chairs with frames of solid oak. The seat and back with patinated brown grain leather. These examples were manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Two of th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Eight Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,331 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1973 Series 1-2-3 Butterfly Base
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six Verner Panton swivel chairs for Fritz Hansen 1973. Series 1-2-3, produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1978. Model with butterfly base. Four chairs with chromed armrests. Cover...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Modern Armchair in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural armchair made in beech. Strong references to Swedish architect Axel Einar Hjorth.
It is Axel Einar Hjorths dedication of Art Deco and Modernist aesthetics that make his...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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