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
A pair of 1960s Swedish Modern Club Chairs in Merlot Velvet and Lavender
Located in Charleston, SC
An absolutely stunning pair of newly upholstered Swedish modern club chairs in a Merlot velvet with lavender piping (they photographed more red than they actually are). This color ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Kaare Klint Deck Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint deck chair in teak with brass fittings. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs by Erik Worts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful pair of simple and elegant safari lounge chairs by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen. Black Enameled with canvas upholstery, chairs are in very good condition with some water s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Gold Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Discover timeless elegance with this Scandinavian-Modern lounge chair from the 1950s. Meticulously restored and reupholstered in luxurious gold mohair, it ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Poul Kjærholm PK20 lounge chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Poul Kjærholm PK20 armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Flexible frame of matte chrome-plated spring steel with black leather upholstery and a neck cushion. Very good original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs and ottomans. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak f...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge or Armchair, leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, lounge or armchair new upholstered with vintage tobacco full grain aniline leather.
Frame in solid beech.
Model 1788, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
$2,104 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$18,240 / set
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Cloud Master Reclinner Chair 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Ib Kofod Larsen "Cloud Master" recliner chair. Designed in 1954 and produced by Carlo Garhn Denmark 1950s. Made in solid teak and with the first red fabric. Incl. the matching ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Walnut Campaign Safari Chair with Black or Brown Leather or Suede Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari chair is a reference to Danish furniture mid-century design from the 1960s with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Gösta Jonsson lounge chair , Swedish modern 1940
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Very elegant lounge chair by the Swedish furniture designer and architect Gösta Jonsson.
Beautiful modern design and comfortable seat. Fully upholstered with curved back that embrac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
$5,800 Sale Price
44% Off
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Produced by Karl Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare early lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair - Lacquered Oak for 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Lounge chair by Nils Enström for Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great Swedish Modern lounge chair attributed to designer Nils Enström for Bodafors in the late 1940s.
Rare design with dark lacquered beech with sculptural armrests and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Three Rare "Yoga" Chairs by Erik Magnussen, Kevi Denmark, Ca. 1972
By Kevi, Erik Magnussen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of three "Yoga" lounge chairs designed by Erik Magnussen and produced by Kevi, Denmark. Chrome-plated formed tubular steel, painted moulded plywood...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Yrjö Kukkapuro Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Fiberglass and Black Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
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...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Swedish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lounge Chair, Lambskin
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish cabinetmaker lounge chair new upholstered with lambskin.
Legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
$3,826 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Olive Green Upholstered Armchair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Danish Modern armchair newly reupholstered in striking olive green fabric. The sculptural silhouette features a softly curved bac...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original Vintage Clam Chair, Danish Modern, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair with round armrests and legs of patinated beech. Seat and back in original upholstered. Designed and made in Denmark, 1940s
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE, easy chair, model 'Läckö', leather, beech, Sweden, 1965
The Läckö armchair is designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE and can be considered as a true icon o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Sangria Leather, Denmark, C. 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite set of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs by renowned Danish designer Ole Wanscher for Cado. Crafted from rich mahogany, these chairs exude sophistication and elegance. P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of 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
Set of 2 Wulff Atd2 & Pouf Atd3 in Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. First produced in a traditional Danish workshop in the first half of the 20th century by Cabinetmaker Jørgen Wolff, the Wulff lounge chair is a striking example of the ‘Danish Modern’ design movement.
The intricacies of hand-made, small-scale production are readily apparent in its form: the boundary-pushing sculptural armrests, which join to an expansive, wing-shaped backrest, are underpinned by the finest craftsmanship.
Reissued by &Tradition for modern audiences, the chair's timeless architectural shape adds a stylish statement to any interior.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with luxuriantly soft upholstery that covers its seat and backrest. Intended as a lounge chair for the living room or bedroom, its architectural shape will add a stylish statement to any interior.
Pouf: Based on the signature aesthetics of the sculptural Wulff lounge chair, the Wulff pouf is handcrafted with solid walnut legs. Whether you use it as a footrest for the Wulff chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with black leatheer.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$3,826 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak 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 Kof...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Custom Made Model 54 Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Model 54 Lounge Chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality mate...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool
$7,216 / item
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Pair of Lounge Chairs, patinated leather
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chairs, frame of black lacquered wood.
Original lambskin.
Model Lamino, made by Swedese.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin
$4,782 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lounge Chair in Rattan, Teak and Metal
Located in Goteborg, SE
Elegant and rare lounge chair in rattan, teak and metal.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Frame of soap treated beech.
Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$3,347 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Petra Lounge Chairs- Vidar 554 Fabric Kvadrat & Walnut- by Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort.
The Petra lounge chair follow...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Natural Oak
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Dunes Dark Brown 21001
Wood types available:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of GE-375 Easychairs in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of easychairs in solid oak. Model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner for by Getama 1969. Early production c. 1970. Cushions in purple wool fabric. Seats with new belt covering. Price for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian-Modern Lounge Chairs in Wool, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of lounge chairs, original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored and reupholstered in heavy wool by Kravet, walnut supports, redone in our dark walnut fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
$12,000 / set
Scandinavian Edvin Helseth Lounge Chair in Pine Model "Trybo" Norway 1960s
By Trybo, Edvin Helseth
Located in Almelo, NL
Edvin Helseth Lounge Chairs in Pine, Model "Trybo" Norway 1960s
This exquisite Scandinavian modern lounge chairs, known as the "Trybo" model, was designed by renowned Norwegian des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Scandinavian Wingback Chair from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A highly expressive and well scaled upholstered wingback chair having sculpted knuckled arms and an exposed oak wood frame.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Kurt Olsen lounge chairs in rewool and leather. Denmark 1960's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Olsen lounge chairs with legs of oak and nails of teak.
New upholstered with grey rewool from Kvadrat, seat and details of black Nevada full grain aniline leather from Camo.
M...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak, Teak
$3,826 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 grey 130 Hallingdal from Kvadrat.
Frame of solid oak
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$3,156 Sale Price
20% Off
Original 1965 Arne Jacobsen 3318 Pot Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
An Arne Jacobsen Pot chair, model 3318, designed in 1959 for the SAS Royal hotel Copenhagen.
This low, comfortable lounge chair embraces everyone who sits in it without ever taking o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Fabric: large variety...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Verner Panton Heart Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish chair designed by Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl, model Heart K3, circa 1959, Germany. The chair is upholstered in the original blue wool textile raised on a steel pedestal b...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. New cushions upholstered in Kvadrat Hallingd...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
$18,621 / set
Willy Beck Lounge Chairs, Model 4401
By Willy Beck
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of large impressive high back lounge chairs designed by Madsen, Aksel Bender and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck. Perfectly refinished teak and newly upholstered in Danish wool. Eac...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
$12,500 / set
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
Easy Chair Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare wingback easy chair by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Denmark
This listing is for one chair. We do have a similar chair that was paired with this chair originally in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-Century Scandinavian Model Teve Lounge or Easy Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Zaandam, NL
A lovely Swedish lounge or easy chair for Bra Bohag, Studio, Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö, mid 20th century by Alf Svensson. As can be seen this chair has been reupholstered in sheepsk...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
Located in LEWES, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handcrafted beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Handmade in E...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Hallingdal
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Hallin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007 "Papa Bear" Chair, model AP19, produced for A.P Mobler and designed in 1951, epitomizes luxurious comfort and timeless craftsmanship. Upholstered with Ma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Swedish 'Etcetera' Lounge Chair in Original Yellow Upholstery by Jan Ekselius
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Chicago, IL
An early example of the sculptural 'Etcetera' chair by Jan Eskelius, crafted in the 1970s. This iconic Swedish design has a Space Age influence, combining an organic shape and bold c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs in Oak
Located in Denton, TX
Great pair on Danish modern in white oak with gray fabric by Hans Wegner.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,000 / set
Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Princess Armchair, 1958
The Model J2883 designed by master-designer Ole Wanscher in 1958, acquired its nickname thanks to a Danish princess...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$13,724 / item
“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious, ambitious concept, executed with expert technical prowess—here we have an all original vintage condition “Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stig Poulsson, lounge chair, model 'Bequem', leather, aluminum, ash, Denmark, designed 1968-1969
This 'Bequem' lounge chair is designed by Stig Poulsson. The most striking feature o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
The Papa Bear Chair is absolutely stunning. The AP-29 is a truly iconic chair newly upholstered in a soft beautiful grey Maharam wool. The chair features beautiful oak legs and tea...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Wool
Wingback Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather upholstered lounge chair with tufted wingback, having a finely joined exposed frame supporting a floating sculptural s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle 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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
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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Stickley Morris Recliner
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