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
2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Black Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH33T Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted black. This chair dates to circa 20...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red Painted Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak frame, painted red (we believe. it to ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Variant of Model JH507 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 16 dining chairs variant of model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Eight Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Anders...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in White 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) CH33T Chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green & Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame, painted mint green, and a green Chagrin leather seat (ordered COL or Customers Own ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Set of Four Danish Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs in Teak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak by Chr. Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
The comfortable organic designed chairs features car...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Six Black Arne Jacobsen Dining chairs Mod. 3107 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
The Series 7 chairs, also known as Model 3107, are a masterpiece of mid-century design. Created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955, these chairs h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Blue Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) CH33T Chairs designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted st...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950´s Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather by Carl Hansen & Søn
The iconic "Sawbuck chair" was designed by Hans Wegner...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model CH34 for Carl Hansen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare set of six CH34 armchairs designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960s. Sculpted teak and adjustable backs. Original black leather seats (one ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak & Oak Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish chair, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved teak backrests and generous seat provides support and comfort. Solid oak legs with cross br...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of 4 scandinavian dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant scandinavian dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik.
Unique backrests that run all the way down to form the back legs.
Reupholstered seats in white bouclé.
Very good conditi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Vestervig Eriksen, 1960s, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of four dining chairs by Vestervig Eriksen from 1960s, made by Brdr. Tromborg’s Eftf., Møbelfabrik as the original stamp says. It is still preserved on the back side of the seati...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH47 Dining Chair in Oak w/ Natural Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH47 Dining Chair made with a solid oiled oak frame and natural paper cord seat. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Silver Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH33T Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted Silver Grey (we believe ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chairs, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This armchair is designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk and epitomizes comfort and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2021 Set of 7 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of seven Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
2021 BA003T Preludia Sled Dining Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BA003T Preludia Sled Dining Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak seat and black powder-coated st...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, mahogany, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s
High back chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This chair is made in a warm mahogany, with a bea...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson for Balzar Beskow, 1970
By Axel Larsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of eight 1970s dining chairs by Axel Larsson for Balzar Beskow, with arms, in birch with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Birch
2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Beech Natural Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two are available, though the price listed is for each chair) CH37 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame, painted black with a natural paper cord seat. The chair dates to circa 2020 and is guaranteed as authentic. Condition is excellent with some light wear from use. See photos. The chairs came directly from Carl Hansen and appear to have never been used in a home or office setting.
The CH37 chair...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An ebonized and upholstered dining chair, the waisted curved back, above a tight seat and padded arms, on square tapering legs. With a performance fabric and antiqued steel nailheads...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Danish Dining Chairs in Walnut by Th Schmidt 1940's
By Hans J. Wegner, H. Schmidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare set of dining chairs produced by Master Furniture Maker, TH. Schmidt in Copenhagen Denmark in 1946 (we have a copy of the original receipt). The chairs are show simil...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Teak Dinning Room Chairs, 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period set of 4 dining room chairs made in 1960s, Denmark.
This set is in a great original condition.
Frame is made of curved solid teak wood.
And very comforta...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, 'Pinguin' dining chairs, mahogany plywood, fabric, coated iron, Denmark, design 1953, production, 1960s.
The 'Pinguin' chair by Ib Kofod-La...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design.
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1980s Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Captain Chairs by Benny Linden Design.
Feature a solid teak frame in a minimalist Scandinavian Modern Design, and upholstered seats a...
Category
1980s Thai Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Farstrup Set of Dining Chairs in Teak and Aniline Leather. Denmark, 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Farstrup set of six dining chairs with frame of solid beech, backrest of veenered teak.
Upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Made by Farstrup.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Beech
2020 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Grey w/ Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame painted grey, and a black Thor 301 leather seat. The chair dates to circa 2020 and is guaranteed as authentic. Condition is very good with some scuffs on the paint. We can touch-up and further clean it up if the customer desires. See photos. This chair came directly from Carl Hansen. This was used as a floor model in one of their showrooms.
The CH20 chair...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
2021 BA002F Preludia Dining Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA002F Preludia 4-Leg Dining Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black powder-coated steel fra...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Borge Rammeskov Set of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, c1960s
Located in London, GB
Borge Rammeskov - Set of 8 Dining Chairs, c1960s
Set of 8 dining chairs with beautifully grained, sculptural rosewood frames with steel details on the back legs. The seats have been...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These Danish dining chairs display a convincing aesthetic typical of the 1960s Danish furniture style, reminiscent of the work of ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchair in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chair, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This armchair is designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk and epitomizes comfort and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
4 x Bernhard Pedersen & Son No. 140 chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Extremely rare early set of model 140 chairs by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, circa 1950s. The No. 140 chair was original designed in 1956 and discontinued some time in the 1960s. Bernhar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
2021 CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech, Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair made with a black beech frame and black leather seat. The seat leather appears to be Loke 7150. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Beech
Set of Seven "SH41" Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wood is the most traditional material for furniture, it is organic, elemental, sturdy, and has become very stylish. The Swedish efforts to create applied art attuned to modern man an...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Brown Upholstery and Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight armchairs, fabric, stained beech, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This Danish set of dining chairs features an elegant profile with cur...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carl Malmsten Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of four dining chairs, walnut, velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Designed by Carl Malmsten in the forties, these dining chairs have a beautiful elegant silhouette executed wi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 6 Swedish Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Designed by Göran Malmvall.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Palle Suenson Dining Chair with Teak Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen, dining chair, teak, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
Palle Suenson conceived this modern Windsor-style chair. The chairs are produced by Fritz Hansen in the 19...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
"Cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight “Cowhorn” dining chairs by Knud Færch, made from teak with dark cognac leather seats. Beautifully sculpted backrests in a distinct, ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Modern Italian Design Beech & Leather Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made in the 70s.
They feature a beech wood structure and a brown woven leather seat.
The s-shaped backrest, linked with the squared legs, is the ma...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Eight Mid Century Danish Rosewood Ladderback Dining Chairs by Niels Moeller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 8 Rosewood Ladderback Dining chairs by Niels Otto Moeller. Spectacular graining in these Brazilian Rosewood chairs. Ladderback styling. Splines in joints on chair bac...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs model 430, teak, black leather, Denmark, 1960s.
The basic and linear design gives these chairs a feel of lightness. The wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six dining chairs in teak and upholstered in green striped wool, of Danish design from the 1960s. The chairs are in great vintage condition.
*Only sold together as a set of 6...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Skovby Møbelfabrik Set of Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Skovby Møbelfabrik set of four dining chairs in partly solid rosewood.
New upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Made in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Alvar Aalto for Artek Stackable '11' Chairs in Birch Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Artek, dining chairs, model '11', birch, plywood, Finland, design 1929
Lovely pair of stackable chairs designed by Alvar Aalto in 1929. This set is manufactured by A...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Moller, Model 79
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice set of six teak dining chairs designed by Nils Moller, circa 1960s. The chairs are solid teak construction with black Naugahyde upholstered seats. The set is in very good...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Göran Malmvall "501" Pine Dining Chairs for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Svensk Fur produced line of Göran Malmvall furniture is a nod to modernist design with traditional Swedish craftsmanship. The design of these chairs relays an insight about the society and culture in which it was produced: closeness to nature, the appreciation of a clutter-free environment and the value of quality handiwork.
Göran Malmvall’s Swedish pine designs often get compared to the designs of Axel Einar Hjorth, even though its pieces are exceptional designs on their own merit. Self-taught, Göran Malmvall was a highly skilled cabinetmaker with considerable technical expertise, and was renowned for the boldness of his innovations. This set of dining chairs holds a strong expression with its sturdy shaped, organic design, which is dominated by the natural beauty of the material. The backrests are formed by straight lines that slightly curve near the edges. This curvature is followed by the seats that are carved ergonomically, creating visual interest. The joinery is visible throughout the chairs, and features both bolts and seamless wooden joinery which is always a sign of quality craftsmanship. The wide backrests showcase the solid pinewood’s beautiful pattern, reinforcing the rustic feel of the design along with the conical legs that are gently tapered and tilted to support stability.
The simple design of these chairs is in line with the Swedish ideals of functional furniture. However, it also portrays a sense of tranquillity that is unique to Scandinavia. This set is sure to bring this sense to any space while providing stability, sitting comfort, and natural beauty via the Swedish pine.
Condition:
In vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Items have scratches and marks on the wood.
Dimensions:
16.14 in W x 17.32 in D x 31.88 in H; Seat height 17.71 in
41 cm W x 44 cm D x 81 cm H; Seat height 45 cm
?About the Designer:
Göran Malmvall (1917–2001) was the youngest son of the manufacturing company’s founder, Karl Andersson. He studied furniture design under Carl Malmsten and was involved with the family business from an early age until 1982, mainly in the capacity of an in-house furniture designer.
Self-taught, he was a highly skilled cabinet-maker with considerable technical expertise, and was renowned for the boldness of his innovations. His most notable designs include Svensk Fur, Svitjod and, not least, the KA 72 cabinet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Light Smoked Oak
Seat: Natural Rattan
Available as well with paper cord, french rattan or various upholsteries
Dimensions:
W. 58,5 cm
D. 57,7 cm
H. 79,5 cm
S.H. 45 cm
Arm rest 65 cm
A modern interpretation of the ancient Chinese Horseshoe Chair. The Shanghai Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
"Dynasti" Mid-Century Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
8 Contemporary Modern Danish style Solid Walnut "Dynasti" Dining Chairs. Crafted from FSC-Certified environmentally sourced walnut. The chair\'s unique design is a fusion of Danish m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Dining Chair No. 1 - Fluentum Series, by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This is the Dining Chair No. 1 of the Fluentum Series of works.
The Dining Chair No.1 has a free-form design; the wood bends and curves with beautiful flows to create the design. ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Bentwood, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool hunting chairs by Kurt Østervig, model 168. Made from oak with distinct lines, cognac colored leather with decorative straps in the back.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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