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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair, Designed by Bent Møller Jepsen, Dedar fabric
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic lounge chair originally named the "TV Chair" was designed in the 1950s and produced by Danish manufacturer Simo. Clean very elegant lines raised on solid ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Teak and Velvet by C.B Hansen, 1950s
By C.B.Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in oil finished teak and velvet. Designed and made by cabinetmaker C.B. Hansen. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of round arm modern 1940s Danish style armchairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Margas LC2- Zero 0011 - Lounge Chair by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lovely and large Scandinavian Red and Black Wingback Armchair 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and comfortable mid-century Wing Back chair reupholstered in a beautiful red and black Norwegian Hallingdal wool fabric designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel.
This vintage...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Butterfly chair in pine and leather Sweden 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Butterfly chair in dark brown stained pine and leather made in Sweden in 1960. Though we may not know the designer, the chair's top-notch quality speaks for itself. It's a ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chairs in Red Brown and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chairs model ‘Ox’, leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s
Due to the prominent horizontal headrest this lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is nicknamed ‘Ox’. In a way,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Merivaara 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara(1914-1999) was an internationally renowned Finnish designer best known for his furnishings and textiles.
In WW2, Tapiova...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963
Very rare easy chairs and ottoman by Danish designer ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1952. This elegant side chair features lacquered metal, wicker and brown leather straps. Excepti...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Such an exquisite and rare pair of Art Deco lounge chairs with armrests made in solid oak. The chairs have been expertly reupholstered in a luxurious Icelandic sheepskin, which adds ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Rare Pair of 'Pirate' Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent pair of easy chairs designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken and Co. in Norway during the 1960s. A very interesting design with frames made of chromed flat stee...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne J...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Lounge Chair in Oiled Oak& Black Danish Cord
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chair FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Contrasting Original Black Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is a noble Eco lounge chair with a timeless aesthetic that emanates the warmth of the handcrafted and the tactility of natural materials.
It features a beautifully hand-sculpted solid oak frame with subtle curved armrests, classic hand-woven surfaces in black Danish cord with British naturally tanned saddle leather detail and solid brass fasteners, offering an unexpected manual reclining function.
The Eco lounge chair FENDRIK delicately interweaves finest natural materials with exquisite craftsmanship like wood carving & turning, bespoke metalwork and hand-weaving.
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted to sustainable and circular design principles in Studio180degree’s London atelier.
Customers can choose from:
- Solid oak: Natural or blackened, finished with 100% natural oil
- Seat/Back/Footrest weaving: Natural undyed or black Danish cord, undyed natural cane
- Additional cushion set with healthy 100% natural cushion pads: Naturally tanned Eco leather in col. natural or black (the natural undyed colour will develop a beautiful darker tone over time)
- Additional sheepskin: British organic sheepskin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Custom-Made Reclining Lounge Chair in Blackened Oak and Natural Danish Cord
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree Shown in Sustainable Solid Natural Blackened Oak and Contrasting Original Natural Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is a noble Eco lounge chair with a timeless aesthetic that emanates the warmth of the handcrafted and the tactility of natural materials.
It features a beautifully hand-sculpted solid oak frame with subtle curved armrests, classic hand-woven surfaces in undyed natural Danish cord with British naturally tanned saddle leather detail and solid brass fasteners, offering an unexpected manual reclining function.
The Eco lounge chair FENDRIK delicately interweaves finest natural materials with exquisite craftsmanship like wood carving & turning, bespoke metalwork and hand-weaving.
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted to sustainable and circular design principles in Studio180degree’s London atelier.
Customers can choose from:
- Solid oak: Natural or blackened, finished with 100% natural oil
- Seat/Back/Footrest weaving: Natural undyed or black Danish cord, undyed natural cane
- Additional cushion set with healthy 100% natural cushion pads: Naturally tanned Eco leather in col. natural or black (the natural undyed colour will develop a beautiful darker tone over time)
- Additional sheepskin: British organic sheepskin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Margas LC2- Karakorum 007 - Lounge Chair by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Reclining Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Natural Cane with Leather Cushion Set
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chair FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Natural Undyed Cane
Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Custom-Made Handwoven Reclining Lounge Chair in Solid Oak& Natural Danish Cord
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chair FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Original Natural Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is a noble Eco lounge chair with a timeless aesthetic that emanates the warmth of the handcrafted and the tactility of natural materials.
It features a beautifully hand-sculpted solid oak frame with subtle curved armrests, classic hand-woven surfaces in natural undyed Danish cord with British naturally tanned saddle leather detail and solid brass fasteners, offering an unexpected manual reclining function.
The Eco lounge chair FENDRIK delicately interweaves finest natural materials with exquisite craftsmanship like wood carving & turning, bespoke metalwork and hand-weaving.
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted to sustainable and circular design principles in Studio180degree’s London atelier.
Customers can choose from:
- Solid oak: Natural or blackened, finished with 100% natural oil
- Seat/Back/Footrest weaving: Natural undyed or black Danish cord, undyed natural cane
- Additional cushion set with healthy 100% natural cushion pads: Naturally tanned Eco leather in col. natural or black (the natural undyed colour will develop a beautiful darker tone over time)
- Additional sheepskin: British organic sheepskin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice example of this classic chair, freshly uphosltered in Mocha coloured Boucle fabric.
The frame in Oak and all in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair "Model No.56" by Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern lounge chair "model no. 58" in patinated oak made at Slagelse Møbelværk in the late 1940s. Beautiful organic curved armrests that elegantly extends backwards into the f...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970s, Pair of Two Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Brown leather lounge chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Loose cushions in brown leather,...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Custom-Made Handwoven Reclining Lounge Chair in Blackened Oak& Black Danish Cord
Located in London, GB
Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable Solid Natural Blackened Oak and Black Original Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is a noble Eco lounge chair with a timeless aesthetic that emanates the warmth of the handcrafted and the tactility of natural materials.
It features a beautifully hand-sculpted solid oak frame with subtle curved armrests, classic hand-woven surfaces in black Danish cord with British naturally tanned saddle leather detail and solid brass fasteners, offering an unexpected manual reclining function.
The Eco lounge chair FENDRIK delicately interweaves finest natural materials with exquisite craftsmanship like wood carving & turning, bespoke metalwork and hand-weaving.
Reclining Eco lounge chair FENDRIK is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted to sustainable and circular design principles in Studio180degree’s London atelier.
Customers can choose from:
- Solid oak: Natural or blackened, finished with 100% natural oil
- Seat/Back/Footrest weaving: Natural undyed or black Danish cord, undyed natural cane
- Additional cushion set with healthy 100% natural cushion pads: Naturally tanned Eco leather in col. natural or black (the natural undyed colour will develop a beautiful darker tone over time)
- Additional sheepskin: British organic sheepskin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Margas LC2- Gentle 133 - Lounge Chair by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Poul Volther Lounge Chair by Erik Jørgensen, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Beautiful and rare lounge chair designed by Poul Volther and produced by Erik Jørgensen in the early 1960s. Wonderful combination of oak and patinated leather.
The chair is in good o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chair, C1960s
Located in London, GB
Henning Kjaernulf - Razor Blade Chair, 1960
Unique lounge chair manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. The chair features razor blade shaped carved backs and thick, wide a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Scandinavian modern asymmetrical lounge chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A Scandinavian modern asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by Arne Norell in the 1950s.
Re-upholstered with high quality white wool with brown wool buttons.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter 'Fireside' Wingback Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter, 'fireside' wingback lounge chair and ottoman, model MK50, mahogany, leather, Denmark, design 1936, production 1964-1979.
Mogens Koch's wingback c...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Bengt Ruda by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Bengt Ruda. produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the early 1950s. Dark grey lacquered four pod steel base and organic spring and foam sea...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
MargasLC2-Karakorum 007-Ecume Lounge Chair by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
PK 20 easy chair by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen. 2 pcs. in stock.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 easy chair by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen. 2 chairs in stock.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
This majestic chair surrounds you with its curved backrest and is just as comfortable as it...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish modern, Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen Swivel 'ML214' Lounge Chair
Located in København K, DK
Organic shaped easy chair in patinated black leather with a beautiful contrast of materials leather and steel. Designed in the early 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø. Manufactued by A. Mikael...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Little Petra vb1 & Pouf in Sheepskin M & 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. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs. Made in Denmark by PJ Furniture in the 1960s. This is Wanschers take on the Briti...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Pair of Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chairs by Dux, Sweden
Located in Balen, BE
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1935, model Eva upholstered with full grain leather, produced in the 1970s by Dux in Sweden. Functional, elegant and v...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
While his mid-century Danish peers were working with wood, P...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of CH 28 Sawbuck easychairs by Hans J. Wegner.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Sawbuck easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig, Teakwood & Oak, 1958
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage highback lounge chair from 1958 by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. The chair is known as "Model 58" and was manufactured by "Rolschau...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair, 1960s Sweden
Located in Balen, BE
Early lounge chair, model Eva by Bruno Mathsson with full grain leather upholstery.
Produced in the 1960s by Karl Mathsson in Sweden.
Functional, elegant and comfortable armchair.
Ma...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H.W. Klein for Bramin Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
H.W. Klein for Bramin leather Swivel lounge chairs, Denmark 1970s
This vintage leather swivel lounge chair, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin in Denmark during the 1970s, is a beaut...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood, upholstered in blue wool. Manufactured by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, model 134/55.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mats Theselius Limited Edition Lounge Chair in Woven Birch Bark
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, beech, birch bark, Sweden, 1990
This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminum on four scu...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, oak, Denmark, 1950s.
Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in oak woo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic chair design with wide armrests that invite you to sit and look at as it features beaut...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Ryo Lounge Chairs in Moss Green Velvet by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Ryo Lounge Chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in luxurious...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinet maker white colored shearling - sheepskin 1940s lounge chair. A modern classic chair design with wide armrests that invites you to sit and watch as it has beautiful li...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen, produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark in 1968. Dark brown lacquered metal tube frame with the original natural linen canvas slip-on seat. There...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hans Wegner Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240
Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs.
This exam...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Rare Authentic Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell. This chair is a genuine vintage chair made in Denmark during the 1940s. It has recently been completely restored and upholstered with sheepskin from Skandilock.
The clam chair is a modern classic with generous proportions and luxurious lines. The chair has many of the characteristic of the Scandinavian modern design period while doing something completely unique which has made them known all over the world. The new sheepskin upholstery on this authentic vintage clam chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
Located in Balen, BE
Rare high back Eva lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941.
This example is an amazingly well kept example of the first edition of this chair and is produced in the first yea...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Three Seat Sofa 'U' Frame Arms and Back with Tapered Slats in Style of Ohlsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Swedish sofa in the style of Ohlssen with 'U'-shaped frame continuous in the armrests, a modern style with slats from the 1960s, gives a very special accent to the Mid...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Alvar Aalto set of Armchairs for Artek, circa 1960
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden.
Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation.
And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön.
Mats Theselius rattan an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with black butter aniline leather.
Four star base profilated base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Easy Chair with Exotic Wood Arms and Oak Legs, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Danish cabinetmakers' annual exhibitions began in 1927 and continued through until 1966, for almost the whole of what is now seen as the classic period of early modern Danish des...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
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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