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
Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. A bold organic design that still allures 70 years after its release in 1952.
This chair is an early production and comes wit...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of low lounge chairs with frames of solid oak. The seat and back with patinated brown grain leather. These examples were manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Two of th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic low-profile recliner with matching ottoman designed by the influential Fredrik A. Kayser for the lauded Vatne Møbler. Designed and produced in the late...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970s Swedish Pine Chair and Ottoman
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Swedish Pine Chair and Ottoman. Made of solid pine with turned wood supports. Beautiful wood grain details.
Chair dimensions: 33.25” wide x
35.5 high x 38 deep. Seat 14
Otto...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en teak dans le gout de Finn Juhl et Fritz Hansen. Les patins en laitons sont fissurés et il y à diverses traces d'usage mais tout à été vérifié par un ébéniste. L...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$861 Sale Price
20% Off
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'Paper Knife' chair in teak by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Cushions have been newly upholstered in a vintage grey Maharam Hallingdal wool textile by Nana Ditzel. Marke...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Torben Lind & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Easy Chair in Oak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for Fritz Hansen, slipper chair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
A well-constructed lounge chair that has a modern and clear appearance. The tilted bac...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Hunting Chairs Model 168 by Kurt Østervig 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of hunting chairs in solid oak and patinated cognac saddle leather by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler Denmark 1960s. Model 168. „Jadtstol“.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Pair of Midcentury Slipper or Cocktail Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool matching pair of Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the situation and guests require ex...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s.
Iconic lounge chair mod...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
Located in Pasadena, TX
Westnofa Scandinavian rosewood lounge chair & ottoman by Ingmar Relling
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman made in Nor...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Halyard chair model GE225. Executed by GETAMA, Denmark.
White laquered steel frame with cushion in original blue fabric.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Safari Lounge Chairs by Karin Mobring for IKEA – Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA in the 1970s, this rare set of four safari-style lounge chairs showcases the elegant balance of Scandinavian functionality and modernist aesthetics...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
David Blomberg designed Swedish Art Deco pair of elm lounge chairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Swedish art deco elm wood lounge chairs detail with strips of mahogany veneer, designed by David Blomberg and made by Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm, circa 1930.. Thi...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair in Style of Arnold Madsen, in Sheepskin
Located in Oslo, 03
This striking vintage Danish lounge chair is heavily inspired by Arnold Madsen’s iconic “Clam” and "Prague" design (circa 1944), originally produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark. ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Rare Børge Mogensen "Slædestolen" Easy Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen armchairs and side chairs for Soborg Mobler, 1954. Made from white oak, We have three side chairs in stock. Upholstery services availa...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,500 / item
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chair produced by O. H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair & Pouf in Oak/Karakorum 003 for &T
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
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1940s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood grain.
The "CH28" Saw Buck chair...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in a luxurious creamy/white leather from Maharam.
M...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Esko Pajamies 'Bonanza' Leather Sofa, 1970
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized three-seater sofa 'Bonanza' by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970, with thick dark brown, tufted leather on a dark stained wood frame, marked.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bertil Behrman Lounge Chair in Oak and Velvet, Engen Möbelfabriker, Sweden, 1956
By Bertil W. Behrman, Engens Fabriker AB 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Bertil Behrmanand produced by Engens Möbelfabriker in Sweden, 1956. The model is numbered 233 and is part of the designer’s “Presens” series. T...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Oak
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
By Morten Olsen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic Danish scissor folding chair in solid oak by Preben Thorsen for cabinetmaker Morten Olsen & Son. This chair was made in very limited num...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner ox chairs with tubular steel frame upholstered with light canvas fabric and leather piping’s.
Designed 1960 and made at AP Stolen, Denmark model AP46 and AP...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Barnum Bouclé
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Barnum Boucle Col.24
Chair
W 65 cm /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Midcentury Space Age Lounge Chair in Teak and Naugahyde
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool 1960s lounge chair covered in vinyl or Naugahyde raised on solid teak legs and made in Denmark in an era when 100% vinyl was the real thing. Very good condition with very m...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Beech Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk - John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Beech Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for John Stuart. Cushions are fairly new and in excellent condition with very little wear. Wood frames we...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Beech, Lacquer
Hans Olsen Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1959. Chair crafted of a solid teak frame, sculpted armrests, and blue green wool upholstery over natural latex foam and raised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$3,800
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. Manufactured in 1967. T...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair for AP Stolen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design Papa Bear chair for AP Stolen, Denmark. Simply the most comfortable chair ever made, completely restored including refinishing, new foam, webbing and strengthen...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair Model 83 / Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nanna Ditzel design lounge chair model ND83, Denmark. Early production edition manufactured by Søren Willadsen (early label) with new blue boucle wool fabric upholstery, Classic des...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored Kai Kristiansen teak paper knife lounge chair custom repholstery
Model 121 known as the paper knife due to the shape of the armrest was designed by Kai Kristiansen in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s.
The design is characterized by rounded lines that flow organically from the backrest to the sides an...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair Model 'ML91' 1950s / New Upholstered!
Located in Handewitt, DE
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, Danish organic shaped lounge chair with ottoman. Model ML91. Legs / base in solid oak wood. New upholstered with grey Kvadrat Hallingdal by AP P...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair
Made in 1940-50s
Beautiful shape and character,
similar to the clam chair made by Arnold Madsen
Height: 82 cm
Width: 57 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Seat Height: 39 cm
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
Hans Olsen Club Chairs & Ottoman, 1960
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of stunning green leather armchairs and ottoman by Hans Olsen, fluted arms upholstered in leather, original soft leather upholstery with loose feather down cushions on rosewood ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$5,800 / set
Vintage "Luna" Chair by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Mobler, Norway
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage "Luna" Chair by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Mobler, Norway
Offered for sale is a vintage 1970s chocolate brown leather "Luna" lounge chair by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1940's Danish lounge chair upholstered in the original brown leather with button tufted back, raised on stained walnut legs. Eight-way hand-tied copper springs under seat, hors...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,800 Sale Price
28% Off
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in rosewood. New cushions upholstered in soft grey wool fabric.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Walnut and Leather Petite Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of diminutive Scandinavian Modern lounge/armchairs (ca. 1960s).
Composed of sculptural walnut frames supporting compact seats newly reupholstered in green leather, distressed by...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Reform chair
Located in Göteborg, SE
The Reform Lounge Chair carries an innovative yet organic expression, with its sculptural and bold design, bringing the beauty of nature to mind. Entirely made from premium biocompos...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Birch, Scrap Wood
$3,000 / item
Pair Of Curved Back Finnish Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of Finnish mid-century armchairs in the style of model "Laila" designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen. Made of wood and features a green textured fabric upholstery....
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,628 / set
Hans Olsen, Pair of Lounge Chairs, Yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Model 187
By Hans Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen. Pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat.
Legs of teak.
Made in the 1960s.
Made by Jørgensen Møbelfabrik, model 187 Cantharel ch...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$4,783 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1942 Fritz Hansen High-back Lounge Chair #1672 in Original Mohair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early Fritz Hansen high-back lounge chair, circa 1942, model #1672, features a solid wood frame, with eight-way hand tied copper coil springs and horsehair padding covered in the ori...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Kaare Klint Safari Chair in Black Leather and Ash for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair Safari armchairs (model KK 47000) designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Ash wooden frame upholstered with black leather seat, back a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Leather "Z Down" Chair By Erik Magnussen For Torben Ørskov
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish Modern leather and chromed steel folding chair known as the "Z Down" chair was designed in 1968 by Erik Magnussen. It was then produced throughout the 1970s by the Danish...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated red oxhide and solid ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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
Pair of Göte Mobler Mid-Century Leather Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A lovely pair of Swedish midcentury lounge chairs by Gote Mobler Nassjo, with labels underneath. These lounge chairs were built for sty...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Off-White Fabric
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one of...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Globe, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Globe, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair in light brown faux leather/vinyl. Tapering round legs in solid teak.
Made by Globe Denmark...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
A pair of pine armchairs, openwork back tray, manufacturer Vemdalia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Founded around the mid-1950s, Vemdalia specialized in handcraf- ted wooden pieces like chairs, stools, and armchairs, often intended for cabin-style interiors. Their work is characte...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1940s lounge chair by Kai Kristiansen, with clean lines. Upholstered with sheepskin that adds extra comfort to this beautiful chair.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Pine Lounge Chairs by Uno and Osten Kristiansson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of solid Pine lounge chairs by Uno and Osten Kristiansson produced by Luxus, Vittsjo. Rustic and modern with sculpted detail. Sweden, 1970’s
Original upholstery needs to be rep...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair
This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Copenhagen upholsterer Christian Sorensen in the early 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$8,168 / item
PP Møbler Circle Chair by Hans Wegner in Tannic Tint Black, New Original
Located in Miami, FL
The idea of making a chair based on the most simple and elegant shape of all, the circle, remained a distant dream until Danish icon Hans J. Wegner eventually completed the design at...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Svend Age Eriksen Genuine Shearling Lounge Chair for Glostrup Møbelfabrik 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend Age Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The solid teak chair frame has been refinished and is in excellent condition. The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
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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