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
- 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: Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design NV-53 lounge chair for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Sophisticated and elegant looking chair with sculpted solid teak arms and frame produced by Niels Vodder in 1953. Newly...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl France lounge chair in sheepskin, walnut
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl lounge chair in solid walnut.
Upholstered with white shearling.
Model France, made by Onecollection.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'Fireplace' chair designed 1946 and executed at cabinetmaker Bovirke, Denmark.
Frame of teak, new upholstery in light fabric by Tove Kindt-Larsen. Very fine condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl France Lounge Chair FD 136
Located in Minneapolis, MN
the france lounge was designed by Finn Juhl in the 1950's and produced in Denmark by France & Daverkorsen. this chair is an earlier example of the design and it is in excellent con...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Teak Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Japan chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1957. Simple, elegant frame inspired by Japanese temple doors. Tapered legs, brass hardware and horizontal back rest with recessed cir...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Teak Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Japan chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1957. Simple, elegant frame inspired by Japanese temple doors. Tapered legs, brass hardware and horizontal back rest with recessed cir...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early 'Bwana' Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1962
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare ‘Bwana’ lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1962. This is a very early production by France and Son in fully original condition. The frame is made of solid teak and has except...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, armchair model BO-59 ‘Westermanns Kaminstol’, teak, fabric, Denmark, design circa 1946, production 1950s
Static armchair designed by Danish designer Finn Juhl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Arms are removable. You can use as armless lounge as well. (See final pho...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Gorgeous rosewood base. maker's label underside: "Cado Made in Denmark 7416...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953. Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cop...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Finn Juhl Model 138 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An outstanding Model 138 solid Teak lounge chair designed in the late 50’s by Finn Juhl.
This is one of our own personal favourite chairs and we often think this design has a strong...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl. As a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen FD 136, Teak Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Model FD 136 is skillfully handcrafted from beautiful old-growth teak wood. The chair boasts elegant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, Mod. 112 France & Søn Denmark 60s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare easy chairs by Finn Juhl. Teak frame, newly upholstered and covered with fabric from "Kvadrat". The chairs can be bought separately.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic chair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1957 and relaunched in 2007. The chair is part of Juhl's Japan line and takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Teak Japan Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are beautiful, original Finn Juhl chairs from the early 1960's.
Originally designed in the 1950's, this pair retaln the France & Son metal badge and just to be sure they are also stamped on the frames which are made from solid Teak and are both in undamaged original condition.
They have been totally reupholstered in a, just, off white Boucle woolen material, and the fabric and foam ar both up to current fire safety...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that float within a spare, elega...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Finn Juhl SW96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Finn Juhl SW-96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s.
Danish modern lounge chair model SW 96 designed by Danish architect Finn Juhl for c...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This pair of lounge chairs, ‘model 137’ designed in 1957 and manufacturerd by furniture manufacturers France & Son. The Japan serie takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques. Defined by a visible, solid horizontal backrest, which sits elegantly upon the slightly tapered legs, the teak frame is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door, with brass brackets and details. With an open, spacious seat, finished with Bouclé upholstery, the Minimalist design truly invites you to sit back and relax. A stunning addition to a contemporary living room, the Japan Lounge Chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl Danish Rosewood Spade Chair, circa 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl - Spade Chair, 1954
Designed in 1954 the Model 133 ‘Spadestolen’ was Juhl's first collaboration with Danish producer France & Son. The frame was originally made in teak wi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair model 53 was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and is one of the most appreciated designs from his oeuvre. It's an extravagant piece of furniture. It integrates the ligh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of no. 138 lounge chairs, teak, leather, Denmark, design ca. 1959
These easy chairs are designed by Danish master designer Finn Juhl in 1959. Define...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midentury "Japan" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant “Japan” lounge chairs, made from teak with clean lines. White wool upholstery. Shared ottoman with cognac colored leather.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Teak Lounge Chairs by France & Søn 1950s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" teak lounge chairs manufactured by France & Søn of Denmark and retailed at Illums Bol...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Easy Chair with Stool Model Bwana Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair with stool model Bwana designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. Dimensions stool (W x D x H): 63 x 47 x 41 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV 45 - Rare easy chair in Rio rosewood (Brazilian rosewood) and new, light 'Savak' wool with natural leather finishes. Stamped from the workshop. First exhibited at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of lounge chairs early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn J...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model 138 Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare easy chair model 138 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Son in Denmark. Retains original John Stuart badge, Wonderfull original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl "Spade" Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Spade" lounge chair designed in 1955 and produced by France &
Daverkosen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model 'Spade' Produced by France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 'Spade' designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model Bwana Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Bwana designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl NV-45 Teak Armchair for Niels Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl all original NV45 armchair. Black leather with it's original black suede seat cushion. Often said the most beautiful chair ever designed and probably Juhl's masterpiece! Ch...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl "FD141" Teak Easy Chair, for France & Sons
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish "FD141" easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons, circa 1950's. Sculpted teak frame with beautiful, smooth joinery. Iconic lounger features an elegant floating seat, the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
Located in Highland, IN
This Finn Juhl model 133 or "spade" lounge chair is not only beautiful and comfortable, but historically important. Designed in 1953, it was the fi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons is a rare model fd141. It shares qualities with many of his famous chairs including the Chieftain, the #45 chair, and the Dele...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen Model SW96 Lounge Chair
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a really beautiful original example of this scarce lounge chair, designd by Finn Juhl and produced by Soren Willadsen. The frame of the chair is Oak, the arms are Teak and th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and comfortable Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model number FD 136 was designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1960s.
It feature a curved backrest and and se...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Spade Chair Model 133 for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design spade chair model 133 for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Newly refinished teak frame with new cushions upholstered in Danish wool.
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Teak Bwana Chair + Footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son Model 152
By Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl Danish modern, model 152, "Bwana" lounge chair & footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1950's. High back lounge chair provides exceptional support for your ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Teak & Leather Lounge Chair, Model FD136, by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this elegant lounge chair, model FD 136, for France & Daverkosen (later known as France & Son). The slender teak frame with its sculpted armrests complements the g...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Fine Pair of NV53 Chairs by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a very fine pair of NV53 chairs designed by a master of chair design, Finn Juhl and made by a master cabinet maker, Niels Vodder.The beautiful sha...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
Finn Juhl's 1949 masterpiece, the chieftain chair, employs iconography of tribal forms and Juhl’s innovative approach to design which accentuates the separation of the seat, back, an...
Category
1940s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
Located in Highland, IN
We feel that Finn Juhl's delegate's chair (or FJ51) is one of his most under appreciated designs. Perhaps overshadowed by the sexy #45 chair, with which it shares many qualities, it ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This 1991, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, thi...
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Finn Juhl model Bwana lounge chair France and Son Denmark 1962
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and very rare lounge chair “Bwana” model 152 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1962. It was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chieftain" chair. As we k...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" chairs designed in 1958 and produced by France and Son. I have more that needs reupholstering. Send us your fabric. Store ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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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