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: Late 20th Century
System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills.
The beech variant is...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of five dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Panton's "System 1-2-3" utilises a cantilevered form. This seating was developed as a multi-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of option...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chair in solid pine by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque co...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
RÄÄ chair by Nicolay Wiig Hansen for IKEA Sweden, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Rää, plywood chair from the early 1990s. The design is inspired by the LCW chair by Charles & Ray Eames.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
KROKEN chair, Ake Fribytter, NELO
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Neuss, NW
KROKEN armchair with footstool by Ake Fribytter for NELO from the 1970s. High-quality solid wood frame made of oak bentwood in teak veneer with the high-quality original cover made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of four dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, NL 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid pinewood dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn.
We also have a matching pinewood dining table available.
Chairs are in used condition.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 x "Mikado - chairs" by Foersom & Hiort -Lorenzen for Frederica
Located in Kiel, SH
a set of six sculptural chairs by Foersom & Hiort_Lorenenzen for Fredericia
in used condition. Some chairs have small spots on it.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Postmodern Plywood Stacking Chairs with Bended Steel Back Legs for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, ZH
These vintage postmodern chairs were designed for Ikea in the 1990s. Undeniably the designer must have been inspired by the Ligne Roset RIO dining chairs...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century modern scandinavian pair of chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian chairs in solid pine by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk. 70s. Price for the pair.
Width 45 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 83 cm. Seat Height 44 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Leather and Suede Chair by Thams Kvalitet
Located in Nashville, TN
Deep red leather and suede chair by Thams Kvalitet. Features a wooden frame. In excellent condition with minimal age-consistent wear. Labeled.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Suede, Leather
Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
Located in DK
This unique chair bench by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938-1991) was made as a prototype for The Royal National Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark ca. 1983 when architects Eva and Nils Koppel d...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Located in Nashville, TN
This 'Apollo' easy chair is comprised of a bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s and is labeled. In excellent vi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Solid pine sculptural chair by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare architectural chair designed by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, Sweden in 1970's. Crafted from sturdy pine wood, this piece was manufactured by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden d...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic status in the canon of Scandinavian modern furniture, Hans J. Wegner's "Wishbone chair" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight dining chairs, bent plywood oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric Denmark, 1970s.
Set of eight Danish dining chairs made in the 1970s. The whole constru...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Unique Modern Finnish Design Armchair
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is most definitely an unusual design for a Finnish armchair. It is the only piece we have seen, and even though we did extensive research to identify the designer, we couldn´t. ...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
'Ekstrem' by Terje Ekstrøm, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage.
Produced in Norway during the 1990s.
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Children chair by TON
Located in Brno, CZ
A Mid-Century children’s chair made entirely of beech wood in a lovely light honeycomb colour . This piece was produced in the 1970’s by the renowned TON Furniture Company. Despite b...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Swedish 1970s Pine Ladder back Chairs with Rope woven seats -- Pair
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful pair of Swedish Pine wood 1970s Ladder back rope chairs. The wood grain is fantastic throughout all chairs. The woven rope is beaut...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, 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
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A si...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown lounge chair with brown faux-leather cushions and canvas back.
Attributed to Ingmar Relling for Westnofa and in the style of Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Faux Leather, Plywood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark 1970s, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of black painted oak and cow hide seat. This was the most popular option when the chairs was produced.
Refreshing design with bold ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
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
Teak, Papercord
Ekornes Stressless Magic Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Appropriately named the "Magic" chair and ottoman for its 360 degree swiveling ability and reclining features, this Ekornes Stressless lounge epitomizes cozy comfort. A slightly curv...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Bentwood Woven Accent Chairs by Kvist Møbler
By Kvist
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item. Woven polyester on bentwood frame.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester
Set of 3 chairs "grand prix" of Arne Jacobsen in teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 3 “grand prix” teak chairs. Edition dated November 1972. Very beautiful patina.
The Gand Prix chair, or "3130" was designed by Arne Jacobsen and presented at the "Designers' ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Swedish Dining Chairs in Pine and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, pine, cognac leather, Sweden, 1970s
A set of four beautiful and natural dining chairs produced in Sweden in the 1970s. The design of these chairs displays...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs in great vintage condition. Measures 19.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Maple
Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare Trinidad teak dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, circa 1995. The seat cushions in red f...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair with Detailed Back in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful organic and natural looking chair in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating and ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik
By H.W. Klein, Brahmin
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 FCH1A Dining Chairs Edited By Seltz, circa 1980, France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs for Seltz, France, circa 1980.
Solid beech.
Dimensions: 95 cm H, 46 cm W, 55 cm D, seat height: 45 cm.
Good original condition.
Another pair available.
All purc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Eight Arne Jacobsen 3207 and 3107 Chairs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1973
Located in Dronten, NL
Matching set of 6 arm chairs model 3207 and 2 side chairs model 3107 designed by Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1973. Cream colored lacquer with some wear as o...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Oak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik.
Solid oak frame with papercord.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of Four Birch Dining Chairs Model 66 by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Dining set of four chairs in birch, model 66, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1980s.
These chairs are part of the iconic 66 Chair series designed by t...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Kastrup Chair In Cognac Leather Model AP40 By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP40 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a remarkable part of the minimalist Kastrup series, which is still in use in the welcoming interior of Copenhagen Airpor...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Safari Chair « Diana » by Karin Mobring
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Karin Mobring
Safari chair « Diana »
1970
Leather, linen, Pine
70 x 63 x 60 cm
The frame is made in wood and upholdery is made in Swedish ecru linen.
These Safari chairs are a design by Karin Mobring for the well-known Ikea department store and they were produced in the 70s. This model is also called the "Diana Chair...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
"Tapiolina" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
Located in Conversano, IT
"Tapiolina" chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
Superb chair in solid ash wood model "Tapiolina" designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina in 1974, Italy.
I...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A simpli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
Olavi Hänninen, Unique Gallo and Gallina, 1985
Located in Helsinki, FI
These unique neo funk chairs Gallo and Gallina or "Rooster and Chicken" are designed by Finnish designer and interior architect Olavi Hänninen (1920-1992).
Postmodern design influenced interior design in the 1970s till 1990s and landed 1980s in Finland. The design of the chairs screams form over function.
The bold color scheme of the chairs black, white, yellow and red are characteristic of that style period.
These whimsical chairs...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen Armchair 5331 Model in Ash by Magnus Olesen 1970s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This rare armchair model 5331 was designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen and produced in Denmark by Magnus Olensen in 1970s.
It is composed of a solid ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pine Dining Chairs “Rantasipi” by Arnold Lerber for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1970s
By Laukaan Puu
Located in Denventer, NL
Excptional set of 4 sculptural Finnish dining table chairs designed by Arnold Lerber and produced by Laukaan Puu Finnland, 1970s. The entire chair is made of solid fir wood (silver f...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fir, Pine
Bentwood 'Koivutaru' Chair & Ottoman Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
This absolutely exquisite 'Koivutaru' armchair with matching ottoman from the 70's in the rare combination of afromosia and oxblood red leather was ahead of it's time. Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko in 1977, this chair model would later inspire the ubiquitous POÄNG chair...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Two '2' Swedish Modern Ikea Swivel Chairs in Birch and Original Fabric
By IKEA
Located in Deland, FL
A stunning Swedish design that is exceptionally comfortable and a must have statement for your living area or office space. They are constructed from birch and are found in their ori...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen 1952 for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern set of 2 vintage black stairs, which was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1952 and executed for Fitz Hansen, 1970, Denmark. It is marked underneath.
The stacking chairs ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of six dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Sculptural Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Adrian Pearsall Iconic Grasshopper, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect combination of contours and angles create this exceptional c. 1960 chair and ottoman after Adrian Pearsall. The arms and legs are sc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, set of 4 Charlotte dining chairs, ASKO, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 4 black lacquered dining chairs designed by Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist who mainly worked for Swedish furniture manufacturer NK but the Charlotte dining range (t...
Category
1970s Finnish 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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