Scandinavian Modern Lounge 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
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather.
Four star base with tilt function.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with walnut aniline leather.
Four star base with tilt function.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s
This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Ole Wanscher chair for Fritz Hansen 1940's Mahogany. Decorative and comfortable
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en acajou réalisé par Fritz Hansen et vendu par illums bolighus un grand magasin réputé. Il porte la plaque de l'enseigne au dessous du siège. Il a été complètemen...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered in a Olive Green Linen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless pair of comfortable Danish modern lounge chairs with armrests in solid oak and body reupholstered in a great quality olive green linen. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Linen
Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Outstanding quality and very comfortable. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. With ottoman.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Rare Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen Woven Lounge Chair Danish Modern
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare ILLUM WIKKELSO for Niels Eilersen woven lounge chair. original paper cord on seat and back
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Fabric: large variety...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Golden Velour, Danish Carbinetmaker, Art Deco, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in golden/bronze velour showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of a Danish cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs exude an air ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Lounge Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style.
Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments. Low to the ground, open and embracing, it embodies the essence of a lounge chair, allowing for all kinds of seating positions in any cosy setting imaginable.
For the Pouf, it's soft and nurturing, an ideal companion. With sheepskin and rounded legs in oiled walnut, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.
Material:
sheep skin 17 mm sahara, oiled walnut
Dimensions:
Little Petra VB1 lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H. W. Klein for Bramin Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern swivel leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by H. W. Klien for Bramin furniture company in Denmark. Nice patina to the leather that you would expect on a piece of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Yngve Ekström for Swedese Pine Dymling Lounge Chairs from Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Yngve Ekström Dymling lounge chairs
Swedese Möbler AB
Sweden, circa 1970
These uncommon lounge chairs are made from solid pine and have ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Karu lounge chair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic desi...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P Stolen) imported by George Tanier. This rare model chair features teak wood with stunni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
1940s Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Moss Green Velvet Fabric
Located in London, England
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen Denmark
This design from Danish masters Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen is effortlessly classic yet contempor...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen Easychair "Spidse Arm" 1930s / Original Condition
Located in Handewitt, DE
Absolutely original easychair in beautiful patinated Indian red / brown leather by the popular danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen 1930s. Provenance: Frits Henningsen's environment....
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjearholm for Fritz Hansen, Oxblood Leather
Located in San Diego, CA
Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, model PK22 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold Christensen. Brushed steel frame covered with durable oxblood leather upho...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Yngve Ekstrom Lamello lounge chair in black leather Swedese Sweden 1960
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of lounge chairs model “Lamello” designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden 1960. Wonderfully curved frame made of solid beech with the high-quality original...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Acrylic, Leather
Odd Knutsen Ruby Leather Scandinavian Modern Luna Sling Chair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Ruby leather Luna sling chair by Norwegian designer, Odd Knutsen for International Mobel Group (IMG). The Luna chair first premiered in 1970 and has r...
Category
2010s Thai Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Canvas, Leather
Danish Midcentury Cocktail Lounge Chair, 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require extra seating. Wel...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of 'Klinte' Easy Chairs by Tord Björklund for IKEA, 1980s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A nice set of funky vintage Ikea easy chairs designed by Tord Björklund around 1980. These come with the original patinated natural leather upholstery which has aged beautifully. Com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern lounge chair designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered linen fabric. Marked with paper tag.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with red leather.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Matching three seat, two seat sofa and ottomans avai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in London, GB
A super modern Nordic style lounge chair / armchair. Beech frame and sprung seat. Newly upholstered in a golden brown, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Hand crafted in England. ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Oak and Leather Aarhus ‘Town Hall’ Chair designed by Hans Wegner for Plan Mobel
Located in Winnipeg, MB
A rare and absolutely incredible ‘Town Hall’ lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Plan Mobel, Denmark. This piece, one of Wegner’s earliest works, was designed for the Aarhus Cit...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian modern 'Teve' chairs by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Model is called 'Teve'.
Body in beach lacquered black and upholstered in l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Hans Olsen Club Chairs & Ottoman, 1960
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of stunning green leather armchairs and ottoman by Hans Olsen, fluted arms upholstered in leather, original soft leather upholstery with loose feather down cushions on rosewood ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, reupholstered lounge chair.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel. Lounge chair model "Kurul". Reupholstered in quality natural/nubuck furniture leather. Renewed oak wood. Manufactured ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in London, England
Jacob Kjaer - Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s
A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in Moss green c...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Märta Blomstedt, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko in 1939, produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 16"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alvar Aalto Highback Cantilever Chair Model 36/401 Birch & Rusty Red Wool, 1930s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage birch highback lounge chairs model 36/401 by Alvar Aalto. Upholstered with original rusty red wool and with an amazing honey coloured patina to the bent birchwood. Designed 1933 and manufactured in the 1950s by Artek, Finland.
The high-back cantilever Armchair 401...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Birch
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair
Made in 1940-50s
Beautiful shape and character,
similar to the clam chair made by Arnold Madsen
Height: 82 cm
Width: 57 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Seat Height: 39 cm
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, patinated nature leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. Original upholstered with patinated nature leather.
Four star profilated base.
Made by Fritz Hansen with old white stamp.
This iconic chair ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Organic sheepskin lounge chair in the style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hägersten, SE
Organic lounge chair in the style of Finn Juhl. Made in Denmark by Unknown designer and craftsman during the 1950s. Large rounded shape and great comfort. Solid teak legs and new uph...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Odd Knutsen Luna Lounge Chairs by Hjellegjerde Mobler Norway 1970's 6 available
By Odd Knutsen
Located in New York, NY
Incredible lot of six vintage mid century Luna chairs designed by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Mobler circa 1970's, made in Norway. The chairs feature a leather sling seat, which is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Midcentury Lounge Chair and stool, Margareta Köhler, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful lounge chair by Margareta Köhler, made from mahogany with a very decorative rattan back and sides. Voluminous bouclé seat.
Footstool also made from mahogany with a rattan ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 36.625” H x 39.5” W x 36” D
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in Lamb Wool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with lamb wool.
Legs and armrests of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern Nordic style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in an ivory, premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric. Handmade in England...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Alpaca
Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more common loose pad...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century restored lounge chair by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, Sweden 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century lounge chair. It has a teak frame with sculptural designed armrests that flow through to the back and front legs. The seat has a wooden frame with rubber and fabric strap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Teak
Vintage Rope Woven Lounge Chair in the style of Hans Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rope woven lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner gorgeous natural solid teak wood frame with rope seat and back. Excellent vintage condition minimal signs of wear. Chair b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949
A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design: The Colonial Chair. Produced by master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark in th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Lounge. Stained Birch legs. Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Lounge Chairs in Oak, 1970's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after pair of lounge chairs by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in brutalist styles seeking inspiration from art &...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beech & Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of curved lounge chairs, reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, designed by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of sturdy beech wood and adorned ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-119 Lounge Chairs, c1960
An extremely rare and collectible pair of Wanscher's much-loved, elegant lounge chair for France & Daverkosen. The FD-119 was produc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Pulkka designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1967
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Asko Pulkka faux leather sling arm lounge chair in black with birch bentwood, in very good condition. The upholstery has square quilting pattern and is in very good condi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Faux Leather
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Samsas Chairs in Moss Green Velvet
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samsas Lounge Chairs, 1950s
The Samsas chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's most well-loved and sought after designs. These examples were produced in the 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $473 and tops out at $107,244 while the average work can sell for $5,453.
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