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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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
Four Elegant Danish High-back Dining Chairs of Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant Scandinavian high-back dining chairs hand-sculpted of solid Brazilian rosewood with fine joinery throughout; lightly restored preserving original patina and variation of wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
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
Rosewood, Leather
Set of Six Hardwood Dining Chairs in the Style of Møller 77 Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame, seat upholstered in synthetic leather, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Construction is similar to Niels Otto Møller model 77 chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
1960s Set of Six Black Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 fully restored customizable model 42 oak dining chairs in black varnish with swivel backrests by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The very comfortable chairs with sw...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Six Fully Restored Model 42 Customizable Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Hans J Wegner Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three available, inquire within. Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. Patinaed Danish oak frame has been gently restored, and the...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,800 / item
Four Helge Sibast for Sibast Møbler Teak Oak Dining Chairs
By Helge Sibast
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Helge Sibast for Sibast Møbler dining chairs with dramatic curved backs of teak, on solid white oak frames. Newly upholstered in black and white stripe wool.
Measurements
W ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill set of four dining chairs, Denmark 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill set of four dining chairs crafted from solid pine, originating from Denmark in the 1970s.
These chairs exemplify a beautiful organic design, s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of three modernist chairs was designed by H.W. Klein for the Danish manufacturer Bramin during the 1960s. The frame of the chairs is made of dark brown rosewood. The backres...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$1,221 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Six Danish Ejnar Larsen, Axel Bender Madsen Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Six Danish rosewood Ejnar Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen dining chairs by Willy Beck
The dining chairs feature a modest yet sophisticated design with their squared seat and wh...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of four fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1960's Set of Six Danish Oak Dining Chairs in Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Style
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Set of Six Danish Oak Dining Chairs in Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Style
The set of 6 chairs in Henning Kjærnulf's characteristic brutalist style where he combined a modern l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,337 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '122', teak, beech, Denmark, design 1952
Børge Mogensen designed a harmoniously proportioned Danish Modern chair featuring...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Erik Buch Eight Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch Eight Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s
The chairs have a simple appealing construction that is becoming increasi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of three Carl Malmsten dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of three dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, design Carl Malmsten.
Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner,
Sweden 1960s
Vintage condition, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
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 Six Arne Wahl Iversen Dining Chairs, Model GS61
Located in Vienna, AT
Arne Wahl Iversen. Set of six hardwood chairs, seats upholstered in blue fabric.
Measures: H. 79/45, B. 48 cm. Made at Glyngøre Stolefabrik, with stamp from here. Model GS61. Traces...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Rare Rosewood Armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are rare rosewood armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Larsen + Madsen, c1955. Fully restored in beautiful Italian leather. Allow 3-4 weeks if upholstery servi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s, set of 4 Danish dining chairs, original condition, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, set of Danish dining chairs in oak wood. Green furniture velour. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Black powder coated base.
Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$648 / item
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Six fully restored Customizable Erik Buch oak dining chairs.
The set consists of 4 oak dining chairs and two oak armchairs with floating seats
The chairs have a simple yet solid c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Original 3100 'Ant' Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
1995 set of 4 Arne Jacobsens iconic Model 3100 "Ant" chair. The Ant chair’s visual expression is delicate and artful, much like the curves of a musical instrument. Designed by Arne J...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine, Denmark 1970s
The dining chairs in question were designed by Rainer Daumiller during the 1970s and produced by Hirtshals Savværk. They boast a seat and backrest made of rustic pine wood, lending them a robust and natural appearance. Rainer Daumiller was a renowned Danish architect and designer who specialized in functional and sculptural wooden...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of six teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in 1949.
The chairs have a simple yet solid construction with elegant lines a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare and important set of six teakwood dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen and made by cabinetmaker Ove Lander, Denmark in 1939. Sea...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1970s, Danish design by Hans J. Frydendahl, pair of chairs model "Cleopatra".
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Hans J. Frydendahl for Boltinge Stolefabrik. Pair of chairs model "Cleopatra" in lacquered beech wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-31 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining chairs model CH-31 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Danish Teak Dining Chairs in New Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Six mid-century dining crafted of solid old-growth teak, with sturdy joinery, comfortable curved backrest and newly upholstered seats in black leather. Manufactured in Denmark during...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$5,900 / set
Mid century oak and wicker dining chairs, set of 4 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Scandinvian oak and wicker dining chairs.
Beautiful, elegant design
Very good condition
1970s - Denmark
Dimensions:
Height: 90cm
Width: 50cm
Depth: 40cm
Seat height: 45cm
*Pric...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Eight E.W Bach Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight mid-century rosewood dining chairs designed by E.W Bach for Skovby Moblefabrik Model 57. The chairs are crafted of solid Brazilian Rosewood and upholstered in vintage bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$11,200 / set
1960s Niels Otto Møller Six Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Paper Cord Seats
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller six rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and veneered backrest in rosewoo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs OD-49 by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of hardwood dining chairs designed by Erik Buck in the 1960s and produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
Price for both.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$1,598 / set
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
Set of Ten Danish Fully Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs, Inc. Re-Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten Danish fully restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of four vintage First Chair PP201 by Hans J Wegner for Pp Furniture, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
The pp203 First Chair by PP Møbler, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1969, is a masterpiece that elegantly merges the aesthetics of the pp701 Minimal Chair with the robust construction ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
$8,486 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage pine wood dining chairs by Rainer Daumiller - 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pine wood dining chairs in the style of Rainer Daumiller.
Nice and solid chairs.
Timeless and can be combined in lots of interiors.
Good condition
1980s - Denmark
Dimen...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 12 Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Teak Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 button plugs for the Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak dining chair and other dining chairs with similar plug holes.
The button plugs have the original dimensions and shape to...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rainer Daumiller Armchairs in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, armchairs, beech, Denmark, 1980s.
This design by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller showcases elegant organic features. The subtle grain of s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$650 / item
Vintage pine wood dining chairs - 1980s - set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pine wood dining chairs in the style of Rainer Daumiller.
Nice and solid chairs.
Timeless and can be combined in lots of interiors.
Good condition
1980s - Denmark
Dimen...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Four oak dining chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
High quality oak dining chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. Made in Denmark during the 1960s.
Great craftsmanship. Original fabric on seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Grete Jalk Teak Armchairs
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Danish modern teak frame armchairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Denmark. One seat cover has small tears, as shown. Offered an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,000 / set
1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs have a simple solid construction with elegant lines and a comfortable seatin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Twelve Fully Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored Danish dining chairs inc. reupholstery designed by Erik Buch in 1949.
The chairs have a simple solid construction with elegant organic curves and corner...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Erik Buch Set of Eight Fully Restored Tanned Oak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored and refinished dining chairs in tanned oak with floating seats designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s
The chairs have a simple appealing...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Borge Mogensen Customizable Armchairs in Oak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two fully restored Danish Borge Mogensen customizable armchairs in oak
The elegant comfortable chairs feature a relatively simple straight lined frame combined with a large c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Mid-Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Mid-Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs. Lacquered a creamy off white with original burgundy red plaid upholstery. Price in...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Midcentury Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood construction (walnut) upholstered seat and backrest. Excellent restored with new upholstery.
Up to 10 pieces available.
Delivery time about 3-4 weeks.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$790 / item
Set of Six Mid-Century Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame, seat upholstered in blue fabric, produced by in Denmark in the 1960s. Wood in excellent condition, new upholstery is of course on request possible in any kind of leat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$2,490 Sale Price / set
23% Off
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
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
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
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Frit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$707 / item
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather 3107 Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Basildon, London
A true design icon, the Series 7 has become one of the best selling chairs in history. Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for the H55 exhibition in Sweden, the Series 7 Dining chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,502 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Danish modern six-leg table and eight matching chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Measure: Oval table expands from 78" to 117" with two leaves. Perfect large-scale dining set wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,900 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Leather Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Grand Prix' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Partial Leather Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining tim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four PE Jorgensen Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Sky Blue Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik crafted of Brazilian rosewood with dark figured grain, and a comfortable backrest, newly upholstered in a du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Børge Mogensen Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes itself by the use of a plywood molding technique. The chair consists of two wide and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with nubuck semi aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$707 / item
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Dining Chairs by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Willy Beck in Denmark.
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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