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
Danish Easy Armchair in Pine and Flagline in style of Poul Kjaerholm, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century easy armchair in pine and flagline in style of Poul Kjærholm produced in Denmark, 1960s. in good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 70 cm / 27.55" W: 51 cm / 20" D...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
1950s Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Danish Pickett Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Missing Back Cushion.
All original with original finish. The Frame is Excellent, Strong, Level and Sturdy. Original seat cushion a bit dingy. Imported from Denmark by Selig. No back...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
'Lamino' Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with new seat cushions.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Brown Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian made designer lounge chair & ottoman set circa 1972. It features rosewood stained solid wood chair frames with chocolate brown leather upholstery. Price includes the set ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
The Spanish Chair in Cognac Leather/Soaped Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the world over. Combining function and comfort with style and innovation, the model AP...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Red Leather Ekornes Stressless Recliner with Ottoman
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair by Ekornes ASA Stressless features beautiful red tufted leather seat and bronze tinted frame with swivel base.
Dimensions: 32.5w 28d 39.5h 17sh ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Recliner with Ottoman
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair & ottoman set by Ekornes features beige leather upholstery, bentwood base with swivel function, reclining seat back, and matching ottoman.
Dime...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak. New leather cushions. Designed in 1953. Produced by Getama, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carl Axel Acking Trienna Lounge Chairs in Brazilian Cowhide
Located in Saint Louis, US
These characteristic lounge chairs were designed by the Swedish architect and furniture designer Carl-Axel Acking in 1957.
The chair's name "Trienna" derived from the fact that it w...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Reupholstered 'Laila' Armchair by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
An elegant armchair model 'Laila' designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The chair has been reupholstered with high quality white sheepsk...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen with Leather Headrest
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen with Leather Headrest.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Da...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stools model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish original vintage lounge chair and stool by Madsen and Schubell, Denmark.
Located in København K, DK
High back easy chair, model Pragstolen - designed by Henry Hans Schubell in 1961.
Manufactured by Madsen & Schubell, Denmark.
Seat height 42cm.
Stool measures 56x40x35cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
1960s Side Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulf, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage side chair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and wonderful vintage wool upholstery. This model was designed in the 1960s and is ascribed to Henry Kjærnulff, Denmark. T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Gösta Jonsson Attributed Lounge Chair, 1950s, Sweden, Pure Alpaca Fabric
Located in LEWES, GB
Gösta Jonsson attributed lounge chair, 1950s, Sweden, newly upholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Chair White Ash + Olive Leather
Located in Bend, OR
This chair is exactly the same as our Classic sling chair with one exception: the arms connect to the back supports. This listing includes one chair.
This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is upholstered in cognac colored patinated leather and is in great condition.
Arne...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Number 596 lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Selig. Professionally reupholstered in full grain flaxen-yellow leather. These timeless lounge ch...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Sculptural Carl Edward Matthes Bicolor Lounge Chair with Footrest, Denmark, 1956
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare lounge chair with a matching footrest was designed by Carl Edward Matthes in 1956. It was produced as Model No. 44 by his company, Matthes Polstermøbelfabrik,...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Lounge Chairs in Oak by Kjaernulf, 1960'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 style seeking inspiration from art & ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler.
This rarely seen model was in production for only a few yers in the early ’70s...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, “Model 4488”. Made from mahogany with elegant rosewood inlays and feet. Rattan seats, backs and sides, loose cushions with original cog...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Magnus Olesen Lounge Armchairs
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome pair of open arm lounge chairs, model KK161, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by high-quality furniture maker, Magnus Olesen. These very comfortable c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, new upholstery in Kvadrat fabric designed by Paul Smith, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
Comfortable Scandinavian lounge chair with a wingback and sculptural armrests. With t...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic "Karuselli" lounge chair with matching foot stool designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Produced in Finland by Haimi during the 1960s. Fiberglass shell with white lacquer and original b...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Black Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Finish: Mirror Chrome Steel
Back: Leather, Spectrum, Black 31320
Chair
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern high back armchair. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwi...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Danish Spindle Armchair by Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Farstrup, armchair model 180, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Modest Danish armchair designed and manufactured by Farstrup. The wooden frame features an elegant backrest with slim, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with black leather in very good condition. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industries, later known as DUX, made in the 1950s. Black lacquered steel frames with removable cushions upholstered in luxurious cogn...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
A pair of early Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen 'Mix' chairs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare and early pair of Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen ‘Mix chairs’, designed 1930 and executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen in the early 1940's.
Frames of solid oak, uphol...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Yrjö Kukkapuro Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Fiberglass and Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Hiami, lounge chair model '418N' with ottoman model '812J', leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Organic shaped lounge chair with ottoman by Finnish designer Yrj...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Leather, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and black leather lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 36.75” H x 31” W x 35” D
Seat Height: 15.75”
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Ringstol Hoop Lounge Chair By Illum Wikkelso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern Ringstol hoop-shaped lounge chair from the 1950s was designed by Danish designer llum Wikkelso for Neils Eilersen. This iconic chair features a circular beec...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge Chair in Black and Birch, Artek 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola. Manufactured by Artek in the 1960s, stamped "Artek, Aal...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by Otto Schulz, upholstered with luxurious dark green velvet. Loose cushions. Generous, elegant design, gr...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Poul Kjærholm Easy Chairs Model PK-22 Produced 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
Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of danish lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Teak wood frame with upholstered cushions. The cushions ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Carl Malmsten Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Danish Customizable Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein
By H.W. Klein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henry Walter Klein for Bramin, lounge chair, black leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s.
Robust and comfortable lounge chair by the Danish designer H.W. Klein. The slightly curved shap...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Haimi Oy Karuselli Lounge Chair Designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very comfortable and futuristic Karuselli Lounge chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1965.
white molded fiberglass seat shell, with original black leather upholstery. Equipped with...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bruno Mathsson Mid Century Lounge Chair "Model 36" Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare lounge chair model " Vilstol 36" designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson i Värnamo, Sweden. Original condition with a newer cushion upholstery. Original w...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Paper
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chairs model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Den...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s.
The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Rare Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs Model 1582 in Sheepskin, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Fritz Hansen rare pair of large wingback lounge chairs model 1582 with beech wood frame and luxurious sheepskin upholstery, Denmark, 1930s. These incredibly chic early Danish period...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler
Located in Odense, DK
Set of early edition rattan lounge chairs designed by Tove Lindt-Larsen and made by Wengler, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Wonderful cushions with floral motifs. One chair retains original brass plaquette from Wengler, Copenhagen,
Tove Kindt-Larsen (née Reddersen, 1906-1994) was one of the first female designers to emerge during Denmark’s ‘Golden Era’ in the mid-twentieth century. She is well-known for working with her husband, Edvard Kindt-Larsen (1901- 1982), but her own influence should not be underestimated. Her furniture was characterized by a fine sense of quality and a design language that responded to evolving tastes of the time. She was an early pioneer in rattan chairs and the use of molded plywood and well as moving away from designing room sets and instead conceiving individual pieces of furniture so that homeowners could curate their own spaces.
An architect by training, with several years of furniture design under her belt, she embarked on a furniture design course at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, under the ‘godfather of Danish design’ Kaare Klint, where she met her husband. Edvard had already gained recognition for a grand-scale hotel project by the lakes of Copenhagen and, during their studies, the pair discovered their collaborative spirit and shared affinity for high-quality natural materials and complementary contrasts. They married in 1937 and established a joint design studio in 1945. Together, they broke the connection with Victorian furniture and designed everything from furniture to silverware, jewelry, rugs, textiles, wallpaper and even exhibitions and buildings, with a focus on functionalism throughout. Examples of their furniture include the Fireplace Chair (1939), the Pagoda Sofa...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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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