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
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs / safari chairs in Oak and Leather, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Probably produced in Denmark
Di...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik.
Solid teak frame with papercord.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 62 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant pair of Danish modern side chairs features frames of solid rosewood with canted back rests and leather-upholstered seats.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 1.75"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Four vintage Danish teak Farstrup chairs
By Farstrup
Located in Brescia, IT
Four Danish 1960s teak chairs with black faux leather seats, manufactured by Farstrup.
Set consisting of four vintage Danish chairs produced by Farstrup in the 1960s. The frame is t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
2021 Borge Mogensen Carl Hansen BM4570 Chair by Borge Mogensen in Teak & Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BM4570 Outdoor Dining Chair made with a solid teak wood frame and a canvas fabric seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in D...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Brown Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame: Chrome
Backrest: Leather
Fabric: Brown Pelle leather
Dimensions:
H.74 x 58 x 50 cm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak
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
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
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
Easy Chair in Teak and Woven Cane by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Woven Cane by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by A.R. Klingenberg &...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model OD-49 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Counter Stool 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Black Frame, Black Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA Counter Stool
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame: Black
Backrest: Leather
Fabric: Black Pelle Leather
Dimensions:
H. 89 x 58 x 50 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Fabric, 1962
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov, 1962
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain (by Tove Kindt Larsen)...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Set of 4 Elton Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous and absolutely rare set of 4 chairs was designed by famous Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal, and made most probably by Bruksbo manufacture. It is known as model "Elton...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27
P...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
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
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
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
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s.
An armchair upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
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
$8,857 / set
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
Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 "Hammer Chair" 1965
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Plywood "Hammer Chair" 1965
These chairs were originally designed 1955, these were manufactured in May 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Teak
$1,335 Sale Price
30% Off
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 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
Göran Malmvall, Set '8' with Pine Chairs, Sportstugemöbler / Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Göran Malmvall (1917-2001), was born into the furniture & design industry. As the youngest son of the founder Karl Andersson of Karl Andersson & Sons/Söner. He studied at Carl Malmsten, which started a furniture making school 1930. Many designs of Malmvall are sometimes mistaken as Malmsten. Malmvall worked for his fathers company from an early age until 1982. Among his most known works are the Svensk Fur collection, Svitjod and the KA 72 cabinet series, which was designed in 1972.
These classic swedish pine chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
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
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in wool, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling in organic ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$24,390 / set
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair 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 Kristiansson in the fifties. This unique des...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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
Pair of Vintage 60's Chairs in Teak Wood and Leather Danish Design
Located in None, IT
Pair of chairs with teak wood structure and black leather seat, Danish design, 1960s.
Condition: In excellent condition, the seat has been reupholstered.
Dimensions: Height 74 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,082 Sale Price
35% Off
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
$1,418 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Reproduction Painted Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Swedish style chair is full of character! Painted to look old and and recently upholstered in a Zak + Fox linen fabric. Supported by tapered,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
"Stora Kraal" Rattan Lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
The iconic rattan lounge chair "Stora Kraal" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. Designed and produced in the 1950's it is a great example of Hörlin-Holmquis...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swedish modern chair model '121' by Carl Gustaf Boulogner, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural chair model '121' designed by Carl Gustaf Boulogner and produced by AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in solid oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
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: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: natu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Temps Libre Occasional chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Temps Libre F2 Fauteil chair is completely handmade by specialty craftsmen in France using only the highest quality materials. This particular chair has a soft linen color suede ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Swedish Elm Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of Swedish side or dining chairs in the style of Alvar Aalto.
Measures: SH 18 SD 15.5 W 16.25 D 19.5 H 30.75.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Easy Chair in Rosewood, Woven Cane and Original Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Rosewood, Woven Cane and Original Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, woven cane and original leather
Style: Mid century, Scand...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Cane
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
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
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen 'PK20' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, lounge chair model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A sleek, modern design that embraces clean lines and curvaceous shapes,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Black 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: powder coated steel, black
Backrest: upholstered
Fabric: Balmoral 91
Dimensions:
H....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Mid Century The Chair Model Chairs After Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Set of four mid century dining chairs made in the style of Hans Werner's iconic design known as The Chair. These chairs are well crafted and well proportioned, they are from the peri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uccle, BE
This pair of lounge chairs was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. Manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 1950s. The model is called "T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Two-Piece Suite by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway
By Karl Sorlie
Located in London, GB
Two-piece suit by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway.
Comprising a twin-seat loveseat and a single lounge chair. The original fabric was found ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
'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
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Ash legs with original velvet mohair fabric
Style: Mi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Velvet
Walnut, Red 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
$2,580 / item
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1950s. Makers mark underneath. Model No. FH 4103 is also known as th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Chair Model 408, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A chair of model 408 designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen at Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s. The chair is made in teak with seat in black leather. It is 64 x 50 cm and 74 cm high ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$795 Sale Price
27% Off
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
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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