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
1960s Lounge Chair by Leif Hansen for Kronen Denmark.
By Leif Hansen, Kronen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant 1960s lounge chair by Leif Hansen, crafted by Kronen Denmark, exemplifies timeless Danish design. The chair features a beautifully sculpted frame with solid oak legs, of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Swedish Modernist Leather Swivel Lounge Chair from Selig Imperial, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist swivel armchair was manufactured by Selig Imperial in Sweden during the 1970s. The armchair is made of black natural leather. The base is a chrome star-shaped base cov...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,905 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Tidemand-Ruud Lounge Chair Model Holmenkollen by Norcraft in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair model Holmenkollen designed by Arne Tidemand-Ruud. Produced by Norcraft in Norway.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henry Schubell Easy Chair Model Ms-6 Produced by Madsen & Schubell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model MS-6 designed by Henry Schubell. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Teak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and walnut lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Repair to one armrest.
Seat height 17”.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set Mid-Century Modern OY BJ Dahlqvist AB Finland
Located in Wayne, NJ
Finish leather and Bent wood Lounge Chair & Ottoman. Mid-Century Modern by OY BJ Dahlqvist AB Finland . The ottoman measures 17" high, 23" wide...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Poul Kjærholm PK-22 easy chairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Aulanko Hotel, Finland, 1930s.
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Armchairs for the Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s.
In 1936, architects Matti Lampen and Märta Blomstedt were commissioned to design the Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna, Finland. This hotel was in its time a luxury hotel of international relevance. Here Finnish functionalist elegance was conveyed at its best. The armchairs in the hotel's entrance hall are today the subject of varying questions among design experts.
There are claims that the prototype of the model made for the Aulanko Hotel was Fleming Lassen's "Tired Man" armchair from 1935.
"Aulanko" itself became known all over the world. Most notable is the voluminous body that stands on four bun-shaped feet.
While this model originally had tubular steel legs,today there are many variations of this chair, such as a 1941 model with wooden legs.
Available in abundance in Finland, wood was used by many furniture makers as a substitute for metal, which was banned for furniture during the war.
Until the late 1940s, Artek marketed a version of the armchair with round wooden legs. In the 1950s, similar but smaller models were produced by different manufacturers, including Kantosen Puutyö. This craze explains the appearance of many variations with slight differences.
Armchairs are very comfortable and impressive. Through their streamlined and round shapes, they literally invite the user to sit in them and check if they are as comfortable and cozy as they look. For upholstery, we used the highest quality, premium sheepskin, which, apart from being very pleasant to the touch and cozy, is also durable. Furthermore, the warm brown colour of the wooden feet nicely contrasts to the soft, light color of the upholstery, creating a cosy look, not to mention that wooden bun feet make a long-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair.
* Price per piece, Euro 35 000 per set of 2
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The armchairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium sheepskin.
At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery offers a re-upholstery service in a fabric of choice. We guarantee the originality and authenticity of each of our items. The process of renovation and reupholstering is performed by experienced craftsmen with great attention to originality. Our team makes sure that each element retains its value and is ready for many years.
Dimensions:
Width 100 cm / 39.37 in.
Depth 95 cm / 37.4 in.
Height 90 cm / 35.4 in.
Seat Height 40 cm / 15.7 in.
About the Designer:
Märta Blomstedt (1899–1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat
Frame of oak. With armrests.
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen "Sled Chair" and ottoman for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1960
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This pair of Børge Mogensen model 2256 lounge chairs and ottomans was designed in 1956 for Fredericia Stolefabrik — the Danish workshop where many of Mogensen’s most iconic designs t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Alpaca, Oak
Brutalist pine lounge chairs by Stig Sandkvist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big set of five brutalistic lounge chairs designed by Stig Sandkvist in Sweden during the 1950s.
Chunky model in solid Swedish pine.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine, Fabric
Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Mohawi 21/Lacquered Walnut-Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed for HAY by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker, Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet timeless take on the ever-relevant moulded plywoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in black Elegance aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New upholstered.
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
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$5,372
Canada Lounge Chair by Christian E. Hansen, by Fritz Hansen, 1944 Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful "Canada" Lounge Chair designed by Christian E. Hansen, produced by Fritz Hansen in 1944. The chair was designed by the son of Fritz Hansen after a journey to Canada and thu...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Danish Wingback Chair in Teak and Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on elegant shapes and clean lines. The slightly wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Lounge Chair with Stained Beech Legs by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern evolved from the craft traditions of cabinetmaking in Denmark, bolstered by the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibitions from the 1920s onwards. It was further energi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo in the 1970's upholstered with beige / creme leather and in allover good and very c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
$1,082 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Chair, 1956, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chairs designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints.
New upholstered with black full gr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Elmwood and Chromed Metal Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern armchairs with chromed metal and solid elm wood arms and feet. These modernist chair have a low profile and combine details from Bauhaus designs with more...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$7,475 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Style Classic Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1950s. The chair bear close resemblance to Peter Hvidt's designs for Fritz Hansen The chair is not marked similar to the vast majority ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s.
The chair shows very eleg...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Mats Theselius Sven lounge chairs Sweden 1998
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This pair of 'Sven' armchairs, designed by Mats Theselius in 1998 and produced by Källemo in Sweden, epitomizes the seamless blend of modern industrial design and classic Scandinavia...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$8,536 / set
1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery.
Produced by AB Record
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. The armchair is upholstered in a fine...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Ole Wanscher Model PJ112 Rosewood Lounge Chair For Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Elegant lounge chair crafted from solid Brazilian Rosewood, designed by professor Ole Wanscher in the mid 50’s for Poul Jeppesen.
The design references classical forms while adherin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960.
Danish master Ib Kofod...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
$17,906 / set
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Scimitar Easy Chair by Ivan Schlecter
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Scimitar designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm. Produced by Ivan Schlecter in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish mid-century Easy Chair Teak and original Striped Wool, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish mid-century armchair in teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Made by Er...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair
The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made upholstered range.
This obscure design originated from the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$8,188 / item
Danish Leather Lounge Chairs by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish leather lounge chairs 'Model BEO' by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970 with dark stained beech wood frame, upholstered in brown leather and the back in nubuck leather, ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Scandinavian Danish black leather Safari sling lounge chair with ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modernist safari chair with a teak frame featuring sculpted arms straight rounded stretchers and straight round supports. Has a thick black leather sling seat and a matc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is rarely seen and was only made directly for export to the US market. Made from solid w...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Original lounge chair by Flemming Lassen, Denmark.
Located in København K, DK
Original 1940s easy chair in green velvet. Similar to "den trætte mand" with original upholsery.
Danish Cabinet maker Flemming Lassen, Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$7,999 / item
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.
Seat height 16”
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Little Petra Lounge Chair in Sheepskin with Oak Frame by & Tradition
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibi...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco Highback Lounge Chairs Carved Wood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained Birch with g...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern lounge chair with large proportions in the style of Märta Blomstedt and Flemming Lassen. Manufactured in Scandinavia around ...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Made Ryo Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Ryo armchair
The Ryo is a new edition of a design first produced by cabinetmakers Hans Hansen & Son in the early 1940s at their workshop in Odense, Denmark. Ryo encaps...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
$6,600 / item
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1960, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
For a limited period in the 1960s, a small number of Swan chairs were p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery, Teak
Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962. Birch, green fabric and leather. Great original condition with age related wear. Stamp...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set Little Petravb1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Plank Chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for Getama in Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An immaculate example with original upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Ryo Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Custom-made Ryo Lounge Chair
The Ryo chair has been developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The Ryo is a new edition of a des...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$15,106 / set
Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A TeVe lounge chair, designed by the Swedish architect Alf Svensson in 1953 for the manufacturer Ljungs Industrier (Dux). Crafted from solid beech with brass details and featuring or...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
lllum Wikkelso Capella lounge chairs in teak Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of lounge chairs model Capella designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs feature a solid teak wooden frame and has ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Little Petra & Pouf-Walnut & Kirkby Design Loop Oyster/09 Fabric 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 Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Lounge chair by unknown designer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lounge chair made by anonymous Swedish designer during the middle of the 20th century.
Lovely design with a low, curved seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
$14,500
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and completed in 1958. Lots of patina and traces of use but th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$17,908 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of original loungers in sheepskin by danish cabinet maker - 1950s.
By Gustav Thams
Located in København K, DK
Pair of easy chairs with teak paws and legs. Designed and produced in Denmark in the 1950s. Restored with new sheepskin.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Lamino' Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Karis, Nyland
Lamino lounge chair frame of steambend plywood of beech and original smooth white colored leather seat.
The chair is designed by Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) in 1956 and manufactured by...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$2,298 Sale Price
30% Off
Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Circle’ rocking chair by Yngve Ekström – Sweden, 1960s.
Designer: Yngve Ekström
Manufacturer: Stol AB Sweden.
Country: Sweden
Mo...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid century black leather Sirocco Safari sling lounge chair Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish modern Sirocco safari lounge chair by Arne Norell. Lovely soft black leather sling seat with brass hardware. Has sturdy dark rosewood hardwood frame with woven black leather ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Pair of Rare NV-53 Lounge Chairs, 1953
One of Finn Juhl’s most rare and sought after designs. The NV-53 was produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl’s long-tim...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of rare easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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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