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
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
This majestic chair surrounds you with its curved backrest and it is just as comfortable as i...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish 1950's His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Mohair
Ryo Lounge Chairs in Moss Green Velvet by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar Ryo Lounge Chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in luxurious...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman by Fritz Hansen recovered about 5 years ago in a red Fabric. Chair is in great condition, showing no real wear! Chair retains Original label. Ch...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
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
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK80' Daybed for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 4)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmansh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Salen / Seal Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden. Teak, Black Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Excellent pair of Salen 799 / Seal Chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden, 1950s. These have been expertly refinished and reupholstered in black leather. Stunnin...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Ekornes
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in excellent condition with a minor crease on the ottoman. Chrome is bright and shiny. M...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Boho Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Zero
Located in Paris, IDF
Boho Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Zero col. 0012
Chair
W 65 cm / D 94 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Scissor Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of sleek lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Dux. These feature solid teak framing with charcoal grey tweed cushions. Very good ready to use condition. Sta...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Ekornes Stressless Norway
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous iconic Stressless Recliner lounge chair by Ekornes. Chair is not signed but has the Made in Norway tag. Two piece set with Swiveling ottoman , Size is 21.75 x 18 x 15h. Lea...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
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
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and comfortable Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model number FD 136 was designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1960s.
It features a curved backrest and and s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in brown wool fabric. Handles with oak details at the ends.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair with Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Eva lounge chair with patinated saddle leather
Frame in beech.
Made by Karl Dux.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950’s Dux Lounge Chair With Vintage “Fern” Upholstery
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s High back lounge chair by Dux. Vintage upholstery with Ferns. Beech legs. Made in Sweden
We offer delivery to NYC for $350. Please inquire.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Rosewood Anniversary Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Anniversary Rosewood Shell Chair. Design dates to 1963 and this limited edition model is from 2023. Brand new condition! Rosewood ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs and produced by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 37.75” H x 26.25” W x 29” D
Seat ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair, Model PJ112, rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in green full grain leather.
Made of solid rosewood
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Price per chair
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
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: Barnum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chairs
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” lounge chairs was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. These two chairs have been fully reupholstered...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Style Large Club Chair in Wool with Channel Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair in the style of Fritz Hansen's model 1518 made in the late 1930-early 1940s. This chair has higher backrest and a straighter front whi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Mohair
Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Chair Model 2207 in Natural Patinated Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning Børge Mogensen Style designed lounge chairs made in a supple natural vegetable tanned beige leather. Almost identical to Borge Mogensen's model 2321. One of the most elegant...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Oak and Leather by Nils Roth, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare Swedish lounge chairs in oak with linen cushions and leather accents, designed by Nils Roth in the 1960s. These chairs embody the c...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hoop Chairs, A Pair, by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Denmark, c. 1964
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare Pair of All-Original IB Kofod-Larsen Hoop Chairs in Walnut & Cobalt
Offered here is a rare and exceptional pair of IB Kofod-Larsen’s iconic Hoop Chairs, crafted in solid walnut and featuring their original cobalt blue patterned cushions...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
A Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern lounge chair / armchair and ottoman. Beech frames and sprung seats. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in Englan...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of 1930s Art Deco danish lounge chairs reupholstered in natural sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This solid, elegant pair of 1930s Danish lounge chairs represents the sophisticated influence of Art Deco on Danish cabinet-making during the early 20th century. Professionally resto...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Scandinavian Lounge Chairs Model 1590, Fritz Hansen, Elm & Velvet Mohair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and magnificent "Model 1590" lounge chairs produced in 1940 by the famous Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen. The frames are made of solid elm tree with a beautiful grai...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
Rare Rattan Lounge Chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen, Wengler, Denmark 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
TOVE KINDT-LARSEN & R. WENGLER
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
Small lounge chair / fireplace chair in rattan designed by Danish architect Tove Kindt-Larsen for R. Wengler, Denmark 1940...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in Lamb Wool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with lamb wool.
Legs and armrests of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1970s High Back Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel
Located in Turners Falls, MA
High Back Falcon lounge chair by Sigurd Ressell. Made by Vatne, Mobler, Norway. 1970’s
Steel frame with suspended canvas and black leather cushion. Chair Unmarked.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poul M. Volther, “Corona” Easy Chair, Special Edition for Arken Art Museum
Located in Odense, DK
A pair available of the classic Danish design icon "Corona" chairs in orange fabric and frame. Designed by Poul M. Volther for Erik Jørgensen in 1964. These were made as a custom ord...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish 1950's His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Mohair
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in En...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
1938 Flemming Lassen for Georg Kofoed Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Lounge chair by notable Danish architect and designer Flemming Lassen, handcrafted by cabinetmaker Georg Kofoed in 1938, Denmark. This classic piece features a button-tufted back, su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Custom Made Mohair 54 Lounge Chair and Luupo Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman
The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
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 ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar design
Model 54 lounge chair & ottoman
A custom made lounge chair and matching ottoman developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair + 'Little Big' Pouf by Norr11, Barnum col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered + Little Big pouf
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Models shown on the picture:
Fabr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with boucle.'
Armrests of stained oak, legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed mark to wood underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined with a natural oak, dark stained oak or walnut...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Swedish designer elegant lounge chairs, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by unknown Swedish designer and cabinetmaker.
Generous proportions and beautiful details on legs.
Original fabric with signs of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Modernist Oak Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, reupholstered.
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed Modernist lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European oak with inset teak armrests. Professionally reupholstered in Isle Mill ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Sigurd Ressell Lounge Chair, Model Falcon, Leather and Steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sigurd Ressell lounge chair upholstered with patinated leather.
Frame in steel.
Model Falcon, made by Vatne Møbler.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge chairs. Elegant beechwood frames. Vintage Upholstery. Warm patina.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
CH25 Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have had quite a few of these over the last 25 years, but this one is particularly good it's a nice early example in great condition with the makers stamp and the Danish furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
1970s Set of Leather Cantilever Chairs with Footrest "Poäng by Noboru Nakamura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s originally iconic set of vintage Ikea leather cantilever chairs with footrest ( Poäng by Noboru Nakamura ) in excellent conditions; these vintage it...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs.
This "Easy" model comes with armrests. It is made from beechwood legs and structure with a beautiful weaved seating made of patinated leather straps. Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Black Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in black aniline leather.
Made of solid oiled mahogany.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
By Bruksbo
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of very rare safari chairs by Brukso / Stranda, Norway.
These chairs are not only a pleasure for the eye, but also very comfortable. They are uphol...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
1940s Style Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Pair of Swedish Oversized Lounge Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of oversized Swedish lounge chairs, 1960, with original beige floral upholstery with colorful accents and fluted teak legs, the hazelnut brown fabric on the sides of t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Armchairs by DHS Design Denmark 1980
By Dhs Designs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chairs from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS Design from Denmark. Only the best materials and techniques are used for building th...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made by ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert
Located in New York, NY
1930s Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert. Beautifully exposed wooden frame with organic curves and a generous wing like back. Currently upholstered in a pale blue wool fabric. Fra...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Borge Jensen in Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Danish lounge chairs designed by Borge Jensen Sonner and produced by Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S in the 1960s. Solid rosewood frames with tweed charcoal grey cushions. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Ib Kofod Larsen Teak and Beech Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen crafted of a beech frame with curved teak backrest, upholstered seat in sheepskin.
Measurements
W 21.75’’ x D 24.75’’ x H 29.50’’
Seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
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