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 Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Base of blakc powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$894 / item
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 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Poul Hundevad, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Poul Hundevad, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Gabriel Savak p...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Set of 4 Scandinavian Fanett chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Four Fanett chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken, Sweden 1960s. Beech frame and molded teak seat.
Set of 4 Fanett model chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Niels Moller Model 78 Dining Chairs, Rosewood & Leather Cord, 1960s
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 78 Dining Chairs in Rosewood & Woven Leather Cord, 1962
A fantastic example of Danish master Niels Moller's most iconic work: the Model 78 chair. The frames are...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created from Rosewood. Late sixties and in excellent v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
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
Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Beech &Teak
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of beech wood in a warm shade of brown. The backrest is made of teak and profiled to ensure comfort du...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
$1,807 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac pure aniline leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
In Between SK2 Chair, Oiled Oak & Noble Aniline Cognac Leather for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his ey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
A Pair of Birch Burl Chairs, Made in 1940, Sweden
This exceptional pair of birch burl chairs, crafted in 1940, showcases the beauty of 80 years of repairs and patina. Over time, the...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 8 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Noble Aniline leather Cognac & Oak, for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Crafted from solid oak, with an upholstered seat, its simple design prom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Two Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" chairs, manufactured for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Zurich, CH
Set of two classic "Utö" chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordisk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Cane and Fabric by Josef Frank, 1939
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, cane and fabric
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of easy ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Lasssen Pair of Easy Chairs in Elm & Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Mogens Lassen easy chairs in honey coloured sheepskin, 1940s.
Price is for the pair of chairs.
Literature: Sigvard Bernadotte & Johs Lehm-Laursen, 'Dansk Boligkunst 1947', ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
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
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
$9,897 / item
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
Additional Information:
Material: Cuban mahogany and niger leather with brass rivets
Style: midcentury, Scan...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
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
Drawn HM3 Chair, Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord-Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Four PE Jorgensen Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Sky Blue Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik crafted of Brazilian rosewood with dark figured grain, and a comfortable backrest, newly upholstered in a du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Model 79 Chair For J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Danish modern design classic, the Møller no. 79 dining chair in rosewood was created in the 1960s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a compa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
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
Set of Six Finn Juhl Dining Chairs for Niels Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1953 by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, the Model 109 and 59 dining chairs are a rare design. This rosewood set featuring two armchairs and four side chairs has been...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rosewood
$45,000 / set
Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chair was produced by the Danish company Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Rare Alvar Aalto 'Chair of Our Times' 'Aikaamme Tuote' in Stained Birch, 1929
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalist functionalist chair known as "The product of our time", is a rare gem and is the first chair born of the Alvar Aalto - Otto Korhone...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Natural Grain Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Patinated Natural Grain Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, patinated natural grain leather
Style: Mid century, S...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in rosewood.
New upholstered with tan coloured full grain aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Scimitar easy chairs Steel and Leather, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Black Leather with Steel Frame by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, 1962
Additional Information:
Material: Steel frame, original black leather
St...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form
By Grete Jalk
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armchair designed by Grete Jalk (Greta Jalk), Denmark, 1950s. Solid teak frame has been reupholstered in new ivory leather.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Five Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice set of five Scandinavian chairs, made of rosewood and original fabric.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Engen, Örkelljunga, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
These mid-century easy chairs by Engens Möbelfabriker in Sweden were designed to be easy to move around. These chairs are not only easy to move around; they are also beautiful in the...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$1,834 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats on a chrome base. Chairs retain original label.
Norway, 1960s.
2 high back chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchairs, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Pair of Model 62 Armchairs in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rose...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Nordiska Kompaniet 'Hytte' Armchair in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by the Swedish company Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1940s. It belongs to the 'Hytte' series, which is documented in several NK catalogs and advertisements from the time.
The Hytte series was a continuation of Axel Einar Hjorth's Sportstugemöbler ("sports cabin furnishings"), a collection of pinewood furniture designed for country homes. After Hjorth, designer David Rosén carried on this style, creating several series for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Crafted entirely from pinewood, the chair features club-shaped, tapered legs connected by stretchers, a slatted and slightly curved backrest, and carved armrests. It is versatile and can be used as a desk chair or an elegant side chair.
The chair remains in completely original condition, with a natural and even patina on the pinewood. It shows minor wear consistent with age and use. One of the four furniture...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Marta Blomstedt Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model Aulanko, Finland
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Märta Blomstedt easy chairs. Legs in stained ash and upholstered in sheepskin. Model designed for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1939.
The chairs are newly refinished an upholstere...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash
Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
A so called Hugging chair designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1940s and manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman in the town Jyväskyle in the middl...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Arnold Madsen 'Oda' Easy Chair with Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 'Oda' lounge chair with ottoman, model 'MS-9', fabric teak, Denmark, circa 1957.
The Oda lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Arnold Madsen (...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
$16,400 / set
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
Chair 'Sto' by Jonas Bohlin ed. 4/70, 1990s
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, “Sto,” edition 4/70, Jonas Bohlin Design AB, Stockholm.
Iron and oak, signed and numbered “STO 4/70 j BoHLiN 1990.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair
Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 arm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 2 Scandinavian Modern Poro L Dining Chairs in Beech, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro set offers the highest comfort along with elegant simplicity.
The Poro chair is one of the most ergonomic and comfortable chairs on the market.
The chair's features inclu...
Category
2010s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman attributed to Home Chair Company. This set has been ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid Century Lounge Chair by Svein Dysthe for Dokka Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural and rare Danish modern lounge chair designed by Svein Dysthe for Dokka Mobler. This example has a rosewood frame, and has been professionally reupholstered to the highest standards, using top grade leather. Impressive and iconic midcentury chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Mid Century Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik
By Brahmin, H.W. Klein
Located in New York, NY
Iconic midcentury swivel egg chair, by H.W. Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark c. 1970s. The chair features a sculptural cast aluminum four star base, and a swivel mounte...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Finn Juhl, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, and newly reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$1,311 / item
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
BAIA Black Chair by Kensaku Oshiro, Oak, Leather
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Baia' chair designed by Kensaku Oshiro for DK3.
Steel, leather and walnut
Dimensions: H 70 x 55 x 48 cm
Model shown on main picture:
Frame: Black
Wood: Oak
Leather: Pelle
Frame:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,027 / 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
Alvar Aalto chair model 62 by Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Model 62 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The chair is from around 1950s, and in good used condition. There is an old Artek stamp in the bottom of the chair.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare easy chair of leather and mahogany with nail head trim. Designed by Frits Henningsen. Reupholstered in soft red leather and refinished mahogany with brass nail-heads.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Siesta Easy Chair by Joe Möbler
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian 1960s armchair with bouclé fabric.
A unique piece of furniture with timeless beauty, this seat also has its own stool
original. The frame is made of oak wood ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Side Chair in Teak and Patinated Leather by Stig Thoresen Lassen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in teak and patinated leather, designed by Stig Thoresen Lassen and made by Henrik Wørts cabinetmakers. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage 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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