Scandinavian Modern Dining Room 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.
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Brown
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Scandinavian Modern, Series 7, model 3107 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Perfect for dining or office/desk use. 6 stackable chairs ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six Danish vintage dining chairs in oak with the original green and beige striped fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 199...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Svend Åge Eriksen Dining Arm Chairs, Glostrup - Dedar 'Karakorum' Bouclé Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
Set of 4 solid oak arm chairs by Danish designer Svend Åge Eriksen designed in 1962 for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
The floating back support of this design is a striking and bea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 8 Grete Jalk oak & teak dining chairs, 6 side, 2 carvers
By Sibast, Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare set of 8 dining chairs by Grete Jalk.
Model 32-42 designed by Grete Jalk in 1962 and produced by the fine furniture maker Sibast. This striking Scandinavian Moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of Four Teak Eye Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson for Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik
By Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Dorchester, MA
These fantastic teak dining chairs, designed by Ejvind A Johansson as model 84 for Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, exemplify Danish craftsmanship in the joiner...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Eight Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sleek chair with an artistic appeal, that was inspired by the architecture of New York City buildings in this case The Essex Building in Central Park sou...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Six Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Custom Reupholstry
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six original fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather, Fabric
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Including Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik with custom upholstery.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs by SAX, Circa 1960s
By SAX
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six teak dining chairs (two arm and four sides) by SAX (Saxkjobing Savvaerk Stolefabrik), made in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Arm chairs measure 20.75" wide, 20" deep, 30.5" hig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen Dining Chairs Set Of 6, Reupholstered
Located in Bunnik, NL
Unique set of 6 particularly elegant vintage dining room chairs, the well-known scissor chairs, designed in the late 1950s by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe. Beautiful organically shap...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 Oak Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Bovenkamp, The Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A nice set of oak dining chairs with new green upholstery.
We think it is a design by the Dutch midcentury furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp, since the oak frame and the shape of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Teak Chair From Pynock Netherlands
Located in Bunnik, NL
A beautiful teak chair with an organic form. Teak frame renovated, upholstery replaced. Stylish accent
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Diningchairs by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four dining chairs in teak with patinated cane, 1950s. Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen / Willy Beck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
1950's Set of Six Fully Restored Danish Alfred Christensen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1950s Danish boomerang dining chairs in teak by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik.
The comfortable chairs feature a simple but elegant boomerang shaped frame in...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Moller for J.L.Moller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs in oak by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller. The model 85 chair is one of Moller's stoutest designs in their large variety of chair designs, perfect constructed chairs wi...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dinning Chairs for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen set of six chairs of oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Benedikte Chairs for A.J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher "Benedikte". A set of six mahogany chairs. Seat upholstered with wool. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Reverse with maker's pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 6 dining chairs, CH-29 (sawhorse chair) by Hans Wegner
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs, model CH-29, also called Sawhorse chair. Designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen in Odense, Denmark. Early set from the 50`s totally i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Niels O. Moller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 78 dining chairs, 1962
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Rare early productions ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Teak
Oak and Cane Weave Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Swedish Modern, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining chairs model "Jöns" designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden by O. H. Sjögren during the 1950s. Very light but sturdy frame of solid oak with woven cane seats. The seats have been repaired and the new cane strands have been colored to blend in with the original weave. Very good vintage condition with light age related patina.
Carl Malmsten, an iconic figure in the realm of Swedish furniture design, has left an indelible mark on the world of interior aesthetics. Renowned for his exquisite creations, Malmsten's legacy continues to resonate as his designs have become cherished modern classics.
Among his notable works are the famed cane chair "Lilla Åland...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of 8 Niels O. Møller Model 82 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1970
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller
Model 82 dining chairs, 1970
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1970. Features distinctive curved ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs.
Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark".
Originally designed in 1953.
Wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Teak Frame Danish Modern Armchairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Rare form, teak frame arm chairs with vinyl seats and backs, designed by Grete Jalk. Both chairs are in very fine original condition, one has slight damage to the vinyl seat, as show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Göran Malmvall Dining Office Chair in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur in the 1940s. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Perfect as side or office ch...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak in a warm shade of brown. The seat is...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs.
The button plugs are made og beech tanned in 3 rosewood variations - a bright colore...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
4 Neils O Moller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs by J.L. Mollers
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Neils O Moeller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 teak dining chairs by J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have repaired damaged rope in the seats and reglued all of the joints. New cord has a slightly lighter color but should age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
WOW!!!! We have an INCREDIBLE set of four Neils O. Moller Scandinavian Modern Model #71 teak dining chairs by J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik to offer to you!!! They are comprised of four straight tapered legs with the front two stopping at the seat top and the back two continuing up as the back-support posts. The back is a simple bowed band of teak between the two posts. The seats are comprised of a beautiful natural colored basket weave paper cord. When viewed from the side, they have kind of a swoop dimension… They’re FABULOUS!! The smooth clean lines of these Scandinavian Modern dining chairs will beautifully blend with many interior design styles from Danish Modern to modern country or a mountain rustic house, and from mid-century modern to industrial or a home with a western flair. Whether at a dining table, breakfast nook, or game table, this set of four dining chairs will be incredible around whatever table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching Scandinavian Modern dining tables just in case!!
In 1944, Neils Otto Møller founded J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a company that has received many awards, including the Danish Furniture Prize in 1974 and 1981. He designed with no compromise and a work ethic that would take him years to complete. His work ethic is why the Møller collection is relatively small for a company that’s been around for more than 70 years, but that’s what makes Møller so special. Their designs are clean, simple, and timeless. In the 1960s, Niels’ sons Jørgen Henrik Moller...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razorblade Dining Chairs Danish Rustic
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 oak Henning Kjaernulf dining chairs. Known as Razorbacks or Razorblades. Original red cushions.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
4 Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn Chairs for Johannes Hansen in Oak
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Restored Oak Cow Horn chairs by Hans Wegner with new olive green leather seats.
This set of Cow Horn Chairs are rarely seen and extraordinarily crafted with inlays of Braz...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage J.L. Moller 78s Chairs, Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 12 moller chairs, model 78 with new black danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. There are some scratches and gouges in parts of the wood that give the excellent vintage patina while having the benefits of being completely refinished. The model 78 is in my opinion the best niels moller design and highly collectable.
This set of teak JL Moller Model...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henrik Tengler armchairs in steel and backrest of ash.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Hansen & Sørensen.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs By Torsten Claeson
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Sett of six Scandinavian Modern dining Chairs By Torsten Claeson by Steneby. ca 1930s Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Model 316
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs model 316 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark.
These chairs feature a teak frame with cognac-colored aniline leather sea...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
10 Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Knoll Studio classic, Jens Risom's designs were the first pieces manufactured by Knoll. Due to war-time restrictions on materials, this style chair was originally constructed of si...
Category
1940s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Oxbend Chair, Dining Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
The original inspiration for the entire Oxbend collection, this modern dining chair was designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking. Born from a desire to create a dining chair...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of twelve fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the A-frame chair is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its modest appearence but advanced design with curved backrest, crooked angles, straight yet at the same time curved and bended lines... and on top of that as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use.
The chairs have been checked, restored and reglued if needed, sanded and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and and will be reupholstered in fabric from a wide list of "Kvadrat" / Romo fabrics of your choice or a list of standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leater".
Kai Kristiansen who is still alive was born in 1929 and raised in Thy, North Denmark. Originally a carpenter, Kristiansen was educated as a building architect at the Royal Academi of Arts in Copenhagen and graduated from here in 1954. His father was the propritetor of at furniture production company, so his interest in furniture was founded early.
Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who died in 1959 and is considered the founder of modern Danish design. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and designer and cabinetmaker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of the are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Model 50 Rosewood Armchair by Erik Buch
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Model 50 armchair by Erik Buch for Domus Danica, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted frame with stunning wood grain, comfort without an imposing footprint! Elegant floating b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Swedish 1930s dining chairs in solid pine, style of Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of 4 dining chairs in solid pine, style of Axel Einar Hjorth's "Sportstuga" furniture.
Made by Swedish cabinetmaker 1930s.
Frame in solid pine, seat in pine plywood, backtest sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak designed for Ørum Møbelfabrik in 1965
The chairs were designed in 19Set of six elegant organic shaped dining chairs in te...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Grand Prix” chair is a model with graphic edge. It was introduced at the Designers’ Spring Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in 1957. Later that year, the chair wa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak by Mogens Hansen Denmark 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb set of six dining chairs designed in the 1960's by Mogens Hansen and made on his own factory. Made from Dark solid teak with a nice deep color and great grain. Many very cool ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962.
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered in pre...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Set of 4 Solid Teak Dining Chairs produced by Mahjongg, 1960's
By Johannes Andersen, Mahjongg
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
These lovely organic shaped dining chairs are by Danish designer Johannes Andersen and produced by Dutch company Mahjongg in Vlaardingen The Netherlands in the 1960's
The chairs h...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 dining chairs, 1962.
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller, Fritz Hansen, and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. 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 dining room 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 $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,465.
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