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
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
Scandinavian Modern Plywood Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted from durable beech plywood, these chairs epitomize solidity and style, offering a refined dining experience with a modern flair and distinctive character. Channeling the esse...
Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
$7,492 Sale Price
20% Off
Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in White Oak with Handwoven Danish Chord
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 white oak.. The seat features a continuous run of Natural Danish paper chord 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 room table...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Teak, Oak and Cane by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Teak, Oak and Cane by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, oak and cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare set of 6 dining c...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane, Oak
Pair of Axel Larsson armchairs, Seagrass and Walnut, Scandinavia 1930s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AXEL LARSSON & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful pair of Scandinavian modern woven rope armchairs by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s.
Oiled walnut frame and original se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
Pair of Niels Otto Moller 50th Anniversary model 62 Chairs
Located in London, GB
The 50th Anniversary Edition of Model 62 by Niels Otto Moller was agreed to be made in 2012 by Jonne Moller, the son of Niels Otto Moller and current owner of JL Mollersmobelfabrik, ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
$17,977 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 8 Teak Dining Chairs Model 316 for Soborg
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of 8 dining chairs model 316, was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
They are made from teak and feature the original paper cord.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Clam Easy Chair in Black Colored Wood and Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Clam Easy Chair in Black Colored Wood and Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Additional Information:
Material: Black colored wood and sheepskin
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produc...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of Four Rosewood Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Mogens Kold
Located in New York, NY
Unusual high back rosewood frame dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Mogens Kold, Denmark.. All 4 chairs are structurally sound, and sturdy and the wood is in great, orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Folk Art Chair dated 1821
This exceptional folk art chair, crafted from pine wood in 1821, is 202 years old.
The beautiful patina and various repairs over the years have ma...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Midcentury “PK 9” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight beautiful “PK 9”, or as they are also called “Tulipan” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm. Made with sleek brushed steel bases and organically molded seats. Seats and backs ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
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
Pair of Easy Chairs in Birch & Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
Additional Information:
Material: Laminated birch and original leather webbing
Style: Mid...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Erik Buch Teak Desk Chair with Arms for Christiansen Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century desk chair designed by Erick Buch for Christiansen Møbelfabrik Denmark (only one pictured). Features a solid teak frame and beautifully curved backrest that provide suppo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$764 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Børge Mogensen, set of 6 BM-1 chairs for C.M Madsens Møbelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
Børge Mogensen, set of 6 BM-1 chairs for C.M Madsens Møbelfabrik
This set of 6 BM-1 chairs, by master Danish designer Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Møbelfabrik, is a great example...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Mogens Koch ‘MK 16’ foldable armchairs with brown leather and canvas. This safari type chair was designed by Mogens Koch in the 1930s.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Model 2254 Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing lounge chair model BM-2254 Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s. This chair is adjustable in two different positions as can be seen on the...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,974 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare scultptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk in Sweden during the 1930s.
Made in pine with a great original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Adam” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at No...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Aarne Ervi
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949. Pine frame, rattan details on the backrests, brass details, leather ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Easy Chair with Stool in Teak and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1960's
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair with Stool in Teak and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and black leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare easy chair with s...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Modernist Oak Chairs, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Pair
Located in London, GB
A very rarely seen pair of Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 526 chairs in oak with cane back rests. These are a version of the model 526 which typically had a solid backrest. Wonderful angular m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
$2,683 / set
Aluminium Easy Chair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
$8,001 / item
1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This captain’s chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The curved back and tapered legs of this elegant chair show off the beautiful patina of the teak....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Jute, Teak
$556 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Black Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Copy and Paste Chair, Limited Edition
By Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Oak, red, black, white and natural with poly carbonate plates.
Limited edition of 99 pcs.
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$9,839 / item
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
'Liv' Chair by Jonas Bohlin, 1997
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jonas Bohlin, chair, "Liv", model designed in 1997, provenance Sven Lundh.
White lacquered metal, upholstered seat covered in textile.
Signed Liv J Bohlin Färgfabriken 1997. Height ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe
Located in Beirut, LB
David Rowland's 4/40 dining chairs are very comfortable and have been awarded many design awards.
The chairs are stackable, made with metal wire chrome frame and metal sculpted seat and back in blue upholstery fabric...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6TK1 & 2TK9 Betty Chairs, L Oak/Natural Webbing by Thau & Kallio for &T
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 fibres, and anothe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...
Category
1660s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
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
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, savak wool
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and striped wool.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razor...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$4,721 / set
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Safari Chair for Cado, Denmark
By Mogens Koch, Cado
Located in Barcelona, ES
MK16 folding Safari chair designed in 1932 by Mogens Koch and produced in 1960's by Cado, Denmark. Stained beech wood, leather, brass and new canvas upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$3,319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs, no 4130, in Teak, with Rare Provenance.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Grand Prix chair no. 4130 in teak, with rare provenance.
The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 at the Milan Triennale. It features an elegant ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjust...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
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
$944 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s.
The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare set of 8 dining chairs m...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
“Roset” Chair by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Denmark 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare "Roset" chair is a striking creation by the Danish designer duo Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, manufactured by Mogens Kold in Denmark in the early 1970s. Introduced i...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
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 fra...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, out-of-production Model 710 armchair which is similar to Fredrik Keyser's more common Model 711, but features a more upright seating position. Th...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Olof Kettunen Stools in Walnut for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
The stools are made of four white metal legs and a walnut plywood seat which curves upwards. A simple and elegant design, labelled by J. Merivaara. Authentic patina.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
$3,319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'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...
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
$395 / item
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
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
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$29,636 / set
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
$90 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
$15,173 / set
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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Clementine Chair
Cleo Baldon Style Chairs
Cordoba Leather Chair
Courting Chair
Cricket Folding Chairs
Cubism Chair
Curly Maple Chair
Curved Wicker Chair
Dakota Jackson Library Chair
Dark Horse Chair
Delaware Chair
Disco Chair
Dover Design Chair
Drexel Bamboo Chairs
Duba Chair
E15 Houdini
Eames Bucket Chair