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
Recognized Seller Listings
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
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
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
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Lovely set of four dining chairs designed by Bertil Fridhagen for the Danish manufacturer Bodafors in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare chair was manufactured by Sigfrid Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was named the model Ving/300 and it was produced in 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
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
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
Jacob Kielland-Brandt Sculptural Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kielland-Brandt, chair, solid pine, Denmark, 1960s
This remarkable chair designed by Jacob Kielland-Brandt holds a strong expression. The backrest has an organically shaped su...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960
Additional Information:
Material: Solid rosewood and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Cane
Colonial Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Original Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Mahogany, woven cane and original fabric
Style: Mid century...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Cane
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
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
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Rosewood and Black Leather by Johannes Andersen, 1961
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Rosewood and Black Original Leather by Johannes Andersen, 1961
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and black original leather
Style: Mid century, Scand...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Niels Kofoed, 1961
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain (by Tove Kindt Larsen) by Niels Kofoed, 1961
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and reupholstere...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Wool
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Tri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and newly reupholstered in wool fabric
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
These characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, leather, metal, Denmark, 1950s
Imbued with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with strai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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
Pair of Easy Chairs with Side Table in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of easy chairs with side table in beech, leather and brass by Arne Norell, 1960s.
Additional Information:
Material: beech, leather, brass.
Style: Midcentury, Scandinavia.
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Easy Chairs in Black Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed pair of easy chairs in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'O...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s.
This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of chairs ‘Juliane’, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This pair of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen and produc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Johannes Andersen Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of ten dining chairs, pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These dining chairs belong to the Scandinavian Modern style and were designed by Joha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid desi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
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
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
Large Set of Ten Danish Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Set of ten beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
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
Easy Chair in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Dark stained beech, original green leather and brass
Styl...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
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
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
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
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Göran Malmvall, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Göran Malmvall, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Solid pine
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden
Dimensi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
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
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
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
"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
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s.
These...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Spindle Chairs in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of chairs, birch, Scandinavia, 1950s.
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian chairs. These chairs radiate elegance and beauty. This well-comp...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962
This industrial set of four chairs was designed by the Swedish de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair shows, their furniture generally united form and function; in every design, they p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Dark stained beech, original green leather and brass
Style: mid...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s.
These dining ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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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Wegner Woven
Mid Century Italian Plywood Chair
Baroque Style Chair
Arts And Crafts Oak Chair Antique
Ribbon Back Chairs
Used Steel Folding Chairs
Gold Italian Dining Chairs
Geometric Office Chair
Mahogany French Art Deco Chair
Hollywood Regency Velvet Chair
Heart Chair Retro
Ponti Style Dining Chairs
Modern Circle Chair
Low Back Side Chair
Ear Chair
Ornately Carved Chairs
Red Patterned Chair
Mid Century Wood Square Chairs