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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Niels Otto Møller
1960s Niels Otto Møller Six Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed with straight lined legs and an ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Original Blue Cord
Located in London, GB
This set of six dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original blue cord was designed in 1951 and made during the 1970s. The cord is in excellent condition despite 45-50 years of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 78 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak
Located in London, GB
This set of four teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. Round label dates these chairs as made between 1964 and 1969. Chairs require new black leather, which is included in listing...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chairs with Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
This set of eight dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original black leather seats is made up of two sets of four chairs. The uploaded video shows that the match of the rosewood ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs of Cherry Wood
Located in London, GB
Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair have been made continuously since 1962. These chairs were made in the period 2010-2020 of cherry and black w...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of 8 Niels Otto Moller 1958 Dinings Chairs with Original Blue Wool Cord
Located in London, GB
This set of eight rosewood dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord seats. The round label dates these chairs as made between 1958 and 1969.
The blue...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Danish Modern Set of 6 Jl Moller Dining Chairs, circa 1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 6 Niels Otto Moller dining chairs in teak. Wool fabric appears to be original and has some stains but no tears. Teak is in excellent vintage condition with minimal we...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Mod. 57 Teak and Papercord Armchair by Niels Otto Moller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Modern Mod. 57 teak dining armchair was designed by Niels Otto Moller 1959 and manufactured by his own company: J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark, in the 1960s.
T...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Vintage Pair of Maple JL Moller Model 62 Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
great Pair of maple JL Moller model 62 arm chairs. they have the original black danish cord. beautiful tiger maple or also called curly maple grain pat...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Maple
Set of 12 Niels Otto Moller 1958 Dinings Chairs with Original Grey Wool Cord
Located in London, GB
This set of twelve dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original grey wool woven cord seats is made up of two sets of six chairs. The round label dates these chairs as made betwee...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Green Wool
Located in London, GB
This dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original green wool seat is especially beautifu, I think. The round label dates these chairs as made between 1962 and 1969.
Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight amazing dining chairs by Niels O. Møller. Made from wood that is beautifully sculpted with seamless joinery. The woodgrain follows the lines of tall backrests. Natural l...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 78. Original condition. Delivery time about 1-...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Leather
Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord
Located in London, GB
This dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord seats is in especially good condition. The round label dates these chairs as made between 1962 and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Modern Armchair Model 56 by Niels Møller in Oak and Papercord
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 56 oak dining chair / desk chair with sculpted arm rests designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller.
Conservatively refinished condition, retaining its origin...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 78. Original condition. Delivery time about 1-...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller
Model 77 dining chairs, 1959
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The seats h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1962 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 78.
Used but still in a perfect condition.
Seats have to be...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
Located in London, GB
NNiels Moller
Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The seats ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord
Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Fully restored, oiled wood surface with new foam and ne...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Six Danish Niels Moller Hardwood Dining Chairs Model 79
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremal rare set of 6 dining chairs model 79 designed 1966 by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Hardwood frame with a leather upholstery, this can...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 2 Niels Moller Model 62 Teak Dining by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model 62 dates to 1967 and is an exceptional chair offering a very comfortable posture and the warm modern look typical of great Danish design.Makers mark stamped on each chair.
We currently have 4 matching...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
6 Scandinavian Upholstered Dining Chair Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabin Chalet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of six, 4 sides and 2 armchairs in original upholstery is in fair condition, without rips or tears, but does have some light soiling. Upholstery is original.
1981 Upholstered ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome set of four model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and made by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The sculptural teak frames and woven paper cord seats have a beautiful...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962
Set of 8 iconic model 78 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1962. The frames are made fr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood
10 Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model 71 dates to 1968 and is an exceptional chair offerin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Niels Otto Møller Six Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in rosewood designed with straight lined legs and an ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Papercord Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of eight dining chairs with woven Danish papercord seats. Designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord
Set of 10 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962
Set of ten rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered with prem...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 10 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 dining chairs, 1962
Set of ten rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered with ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 78 Rosewood and Papercord 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 rewoven in undyed, natural Danish...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord
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
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
Niels O. Møller Set of Six Rosewood Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller set of six rosewood chairs, seats upholstered with black leather. Manufactured by J. L. Møller, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 79 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 79 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Papercord Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs with newly woven Danish papercord seats. Designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord
Set of 10 Side Chairs by Niels Moller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of ten (10) teak ladder back dining chairs with papercord seats.
*New seats included + lead time.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Set of Four Niels Moller for JL Moller Teak Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four teak dining chairs, Model #86, designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller, Denmark, circa mid 1980s.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Design By Niels Otto Möller, Denmark 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Möller, made in Denmark in the 60s.
In very good vintage condition with minor traces of use and age.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Four Danish Modern Dining Chairs Model 71 for Niels Otto Moller, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful set of four teak model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik, circa 1960s. This set of four would work well with a smaller dining ro...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Niels O. Møller Pair of Rosewood Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller pair of rosewood chairs, seats leather. Manufactured by J. L. Møller, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Niels O. Møller Set of Six Rosewood Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller set of six rosewood chairs, seats with grey yarn. Manufactured by J. L. Møller, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Yarn
Niels Møller Model 82 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Made from solid rosewood with luxurious, exotic grain. Seats reupholstered in black aniline leather. Rarely seen set.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Niels Moller Rosewood Armchairs Model #62
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Niels Moller rosewood armchairs model #62 designed in 1962 and produced by J. L. Moller Mobelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 82 Chairs, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik. Made from solid rosewood with luxurious, exotic grain. Seats reupholstered in black aniline leather. Rarely seen set.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Six Niels Møller Model #77 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Niels Møller model #77 dining chairs designed in 1959.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Teak Niels Møller Model No. 71 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Teak Niels Møller Model No. 71 Dining Chairs Designed in 1951 and Produced by J. L. Moller Mobelfabrik
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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