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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Rare pair of Mahogany, Niger Leather and Woven Cane Chairs, Denmark 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rigmor Andersen & Rud Rasmussen - Early Scandinavian Modern Design
A very rare pair of chairs attributed to Kaare Klint and Rigmor Andersen, Denmark 1930s.
The c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Chair with armrests by Bengt Ruda for NK
Located in Brescia, IT
Chair with arms designed by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1950s.
The seat has been lined and reupholstered with dirt-resistant 'aquaclean' fabric.
Good condition. It may...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish teak wood chair reupholstered
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s wooden chair.
Original Scandinavian chair with simple and elegant lines. Consisting of teak wood frame, it is distinguished by the contoured...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen Early Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of dining chairs chairs, model 3236, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of dining chairs in oak and black leather upholstery. These ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s Finnish Pair of Crinolette Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of black painted birch 'Crinolette' lounge chairs with bent wood spokes tenon-joined to the solid bent back rest, maintaining original 'Asko Export' stickers.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
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
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Soren Willadsen, set of six dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
These elegant, curvy dining chairs show wonderful craftsmanship. The top rail is fo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sculptural Chair, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sculptural chair, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Birch and birch plywood with metal details on the backrest. Beautiful design. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consiste...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Jorgen Hoj for Johannes Hansen Aluminum and Leather Chairs 1962
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jorgen Hoj Pair of elegant and handsome Aluminum and leather Chairs. Hoj was a student of Poul Kjaerholm and the influence is clear. Beautifully made. This pair shows wear and tea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker for France and Sons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of chairs designed by Lena Larsson model "GRANDESSA"
By Lena Larsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden chairs with original vintage armrests model 'Grandessa' designed by designer Lena Larsson in the 1950s.
The frame is painted white and has the o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Set of Six High Back Armchairs in Teak and Mint Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, teak and mint green fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
These Scandinavian teak dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. This set has an elegant teak ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in teak By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in solid teak and patinated braided cane. Designed in 1952.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristia...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chair designed by LENA LARSSON model "GRANDESSA"
By Lena Larsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden chair with original vintage arms model 'Grandessa' designed by designer Lena Larsson in the 1950s.
The frame is painted white and has the original ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six side chairs in patinated leather on a solid beech frame. Made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs in sheepskin, model 1669, 1930s
Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in sheepskin, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs Set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs set of 4 by Göran Malmvall for AB Karl Andersson & Söner.
They come in a beautifully patinated color and with signs of age and use.
With a ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
"Ariston" chairs by Augusto Bozzi
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of four iconic Italian-made chairs designed by Augusto Bozzi, model 'Ariston'.
Good condition. May show some signs of time. Please pay attention to the photographs.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sune Lindström chairs for NK, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pair of folding chairs with brown fabric by Sune Lindström. produced during the 1960s by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden.
Very good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set of 6 scandinavian chairs by Erik Buch, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl. As a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Niels O. Møller Armchair in Teak and Brown Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, armchair model 56, teak, wool, Denmark, 1954.
This chair shows subtle lines and beautiful curves in the woodwork. In the highly ref...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, ‘Louisiana’ dining chair, oak, suede, Denmark, 1958.
The ‘Louisiana’ chair was initially created for the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark, by the Danish architects Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert. Inside the modern building complex the chairs were supposed to serve as functional chairs for events. Therefore, Bo and Wohlert had a comfortable chair in mind that is easily stackable. The round seat with off-white suede upholstery and a curved backrest provide comfort.
Jørgen Bo (1919-1999) first studied at the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts until 1941 and in 1960 was appointed as a professor. Together with Vilhelm Wohlert, Jørgen Bo designed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Chair in Pine, Made in Sweden 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in solid pine designed and made in Sweden. Original condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rare Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair, Beech and Woven Seagrass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fritz Hansen & Attributed. Frits Schlegel
Scandinavian Modern
A stunning and lounge chair in beech and seagrass made by Danish cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, design attr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Pair of Danish adjustable orchestra musician chairs with backrests
Located in DK
This pair of very rare chairs was designed in 1942 by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the iconic Radiohuset building in Copenhagen. They are designed for the musicians / the orchestra. They ha...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid design featuring simple shapes and aut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Early Wegner Wishbone CH-24 Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six model CH-24 dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. These iconic dining chairs combine seasoned elegance with fine craft. Robust oak wood frame h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Birka. Produced by NK, 1930s.
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheep skin.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and niger leather.
Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs in teak, Denmark, 1960s
These well made Danish dining chairs have a convincing appearance and a construction typical for Danish style furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair Swedish Teak Dining Chairs with papercord seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Teak Papercord Swedish Chairs. Perfect to use as occassional chairs or with a dining table. Bought from a Furniture Rep who worked in the 60's and 70's. This pair ended up...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Pair of 'Laila' Armchair in sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Listed price is for the pair.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of two Mosquito chairs 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen circa 1969
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
2 chaises Mosquito 3105 par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen.
Fabriquées au Danemark en 1969 (cf photos).
Ces chaises étaient à l'origine recouvertes de simili cuir rembourré en mouss...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Underside with partial manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), a Danish architect and designer, was a pioneering figure in the realm of modern Danish furniture design. Renowned as the father of Danish modernism, Klint played a pivotal role in shaping the functional and aesthetic principles that defined Scandinavian design in the early 20th century. His approach focused on craftsmanship, functionality, and a deep appreciation for traditional forms.
As a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he influenced generations of designers.
Klint's carefully researched furniture designs are based on functionality, proportions adapted to the human body, craftsmanship, and the use of high-quality materials. Notable examples of his work include the Propeller Stool (1927), the Safari Chair and the Deck Chair (both 1933), the Church Chair (1936), and the Circle Bed...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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
Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums Bolighus. This example is a time capsule piece, with original oak and paper cord seat al...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus`Armchair , Keravan Puuteollisuus Ltd.
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947.
This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red chair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/K...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen - Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' or 'Barcelona Chair' by Kaare Klint with deep patina in original Niger leather, profiled legs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, Thorald Madsens, Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, produced by Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Denmark, 1950s/60s. In good structural condition with minor signs of age and use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Eva", Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid teak.
New upholstered in dark brown Savanne leather from Arne Sørensen.
Model Eva, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid beech frames, with heart shape seats of teak and raise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned for his iconic farmhouse-inspired carved oak...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Palle Suenson Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Dark stained beech chair with a webbed leather seating. The chair is attributed to Palle Suenson, as they come from the office building of the Aarhus Oliefabrik (1938-1942), which wa...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
‘Lovö’ Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
‘Lovö’ Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet , Sweden , Circa 1930th.
Stained pine. Metal braces on sides later added.
Pencil marked ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dinning Chairs for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen set of six chairs of oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen 1936-1940.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Six Danish Rosewood Desk or Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood and aluminum office or dining chairs with floating solid rosewood arm rests, and recessed cushions upholstered in the original wool. The seats and backrests are crafted of s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish furniture design is a modernist story of enduring style. With its elegant shell shape, this lounge chair embodies the timeless appeal of Swedish furniture that was set in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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Metal And Rattan Chair Mid Century
Modern Vanity Chairs
Oak Folding Chair
Mid-20th Century Acrylic Chairs
Molded Plywood Wood Chair
North American Iron Chairs
Vintage Klismos Chairs
1950s Bertoia
B And B Italia Side Table
Blue And Green Upholstered Chairs
Cat Ornament