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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Period: 1950s
Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig, Teakwood & Oak, 1958
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage highback lounge chair from 1958 by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. The chair is known as "Model 58" and was manufactured by "Rolschau...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, oak, Denmark, 1950s.
Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in oak woo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Modern Easy Chair with Exotic Wood Arms and Oak Legs, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Danish cabinetmakers' annual exhibitions began in 1927 and continued through until 1966, for almost the whole of what is now seen as the classic period of early modern Danish des...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Pair of Swedish Wingback "His & Hers" Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transport yourself to the golden era of Swedish design with this exceptional pair of wingback "His & Hers" lounge chairs, dating back to the enchanting 1950s. A testament to masterfu...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An icon of 20th century seating design still celebrated 72 years after its introduction—the Sawbuck chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs with sculptural frames of stained beechwood, c. 1950's. With curves and angles inspired from the Atomic Age of design, these moder...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard France & Daverhosen Beech Teak High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard for France & Daverhosen Teak & Beech FD-146 Lounge Chair. Featuring an assembled framework, comfortable spindle high back, curved bentwood solid Beec...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Beech
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1953
This distinct design is by Danish master Arne Vodder, and manufactured by Ivan Schlechter The exterior of...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from Italian label, Loro Piana. We chose this particul...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1960. This o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking high profile, Danish armchair designed by Alfred Christensen, 1950, made at Slagelse Mobelvaerk, in dark stained wood and new upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Finn Juhl Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic chair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1957 and relaunched in 2007. The chair is part of Juhl's Japan line and takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Arne Vodder for Kircodan Danish Teak and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Angelo, TX
This teak framed lounge chair of Danish origin from the 1950s is organically shaped and is signed by Arne Vodder for Kircodan. The wooden frame is based on curved lines and round edg...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modernist Lounge Chair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge or armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, made in walnut and upholstered with linen. Beautiful carved decor around the base of the seat and lines of wood following the curves o...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called Emma chair got its name in 1821 after a reddish-brown colour in Sweden, called the “Emma colour”. Since 1830 it has been a term for upholst...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in a yellow fabric with tufted back. The ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair by Vik & Blindheim
Located in Littleton, CO
"Muslingestolen", aka "the clam chair" lounge chair designed in 1944 by Danish architect Philip Arctander.
The chair was first produced in Denmark by Nordisk Staal & Mobel Centra...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Lilla Eva” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The nam...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Børge Mogensen Pair of 'Spanish Chairs' in Oak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of 'Spanish Chairs,' oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1958
This well-known design by Børge Mogensen has a very strong appearance....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak & Black Leather by Hans Olsen, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare lounge chair designed in the early 1950s by Danish designer Hans Olsen and executed at cabinetmaker Poul Dinesens workshop in the mid 1950s. Made in solid patinate...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
savoy armchair by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland
Located in 東御市, JP
A Savoy armchair, designed by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo, early 1950s.
original condition.
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Mahogany
Arne Tidemand-Ruud "Holmenkollen" Lounge Chair for Norcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1950s by Arne Tidemand-Ruud for Norwegian company Norcraft. The solid teak frame is wrapped with a black leather sling seat. The lounge chair is adjustable to recline...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Lounge or Armchairs with Teak legs and Armrests, 1950's.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of 1950's lounge chairs with teak legs and armrests. We are not sure of the maker and designer. We like the tall elegant legs and the way that the armrests extend into the fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in off-white fabric with tufted back. The...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Bulky Danish Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This bulky armchair features a sturdy yet inviting look. The wide seat with armrests and the backrest with wings, create a comfortable exper...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Easy Chair in Cognac Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, lounge chair, model BO361, chrome-plated steel, suede, wool, brass, leather, Denmark, design 1953
This design by Erik Jørgensen epitomizes a splendid construction featuring a ball-shaped seating that is attached to a stabile frame...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux is an iconic midcentury modern chair. This iconic chair has a wooden frame that is upholstered in a variety of fabrics. It h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chair Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful midcentury lounge chair model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden. Malmsten's work is in...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240
Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs.
This exam...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Rare Erik Ole Jørgensen for Chris Sørensen Lounge Chair in Beige Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Chris Sørensen, easy chair, wool, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1954
This extremely rare armchair is designed by Erik Ole Jørgense...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Lounge Chair by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs, 1950s
Rare lounge chair model Trienna by Carl-Gustav Hiort af Orna¨s, Finland, 1950s. Walnut, leather covered armrests, back with braided ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early set of "Cigar" lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of the iconic GE-240 series. This set has only had one owner who bought the set in the m...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Finn Juhl SW96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Finn Juhl SW-96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s.
Danish modern lounge chair model SW 96 designed by Danish architect Finn Juhl for c...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early rare midcentury livingroom set composed of one lady-chair, one highback reading chair, attached neck pillow, and one sofa.
Beautifully sculpted teak frame and original amber-or...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak and metal, Norway, circa 1957.
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Br...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic pair Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Modern Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, woven wicker seats and backs ..All original and untouched.wonderful original pat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Illum Wikkelsøe Capella Series Armchairs, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable pair of easy chairs from the Capella series, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark, designed in 1959, solid teak wood frames with loose cushion...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Beech Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. Charming chair with original textured scalloped upholstery, solid beech wood frame with splayed legs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Beech Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. Charming chair with original textured scalloped upholstery, solid beech wood frame with splayed legs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Beech Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. Charming chair with original textured scalloped upholstery, solid beech wood frame with splayed legs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Swedish Modern Duxello Wing Back Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson
Located in Hanover, MA
Duxello wingback lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden. This was one of his early designs, dating to 1955. The wings have such a dramatic profile along with the ti...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen
The Spanish Chair, c1958
Manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Copenhagen, Denmark. Solid oak frame with original, patinated tan saddle leather seat and back and b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Easy Chair in Oak & Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk. This stunning chair has aged beautifully and the original velvet upholstery and wood finish has the perfect patina.
Clean and pure lines define this armchair that are coupled with expert craftsmanship. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this armchair has a beautiful, warm look with rounded edges and an open look. The only ornamentation is the piping cord that runs along the edges of the body. The unique colour of the original velour upholstery in combination with the stunning Scandinavian oakwood legs and arms create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space.
While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans Asplund, NK, Sweden, 1955
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing lounge chairs by Hans Asplund, made in mahogany with leather seats and backs, and a leather detail on the armrests. Striking silhouettes, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This pair of lounge chairs, ‘model 137’ designed in 1957 and manufacturerd by furniture manufacturers France & Son. The Japan serie takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques. Defined by a visible, solid horizontal backrest, which sits elegantly upon the slightly tapered legs, the teak frame is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door, with brass brackets and details. With an open, spacious seat, finished with Bouclé upholstery, the Minimalist design truly invites you to sit back and relax. A stunning addition to a contemporary living room, the Japan Lounge Chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that float within a spare, elega...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Danish 1950s Highback Easy Chair with Teak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish midcentury armchair in stained beech covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Fr...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish lounge chair model 2254 and matching ottoman model 2248 designed by worldwide known and appreciated furniture designer Børge Mogensen for manufacturer Fredericia, 1950's Denma...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Lovely and large Scandinavian Red and Black Wingback Armchair 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and comfortable mid-century Wing Back chair reupholstered in a beautiful red and black Norwegian Hallingdal wool fabric designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel.
This vintage...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Bamboo, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking lounge chair in bamboo. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low, Danish lounge chair by husband-and-wife design team Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son. This example from 1958 has a teak frame around fixed cushions, upholstered i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Finn Juhl #45 Chairs by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
Once described as the most beautiful chair in the world, the number 45 chair is certainly one of Finn Juhl's most important designs. Acknowledged as the father of Danish modern desig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Blue Olof Ottelin 'Jumbo' Armchair, Keravan Stockmann Finland, Late 1950s
By Dedar, Olof Ottelin
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Olof Ottelin in 1958. The model was named 'Jumbo' and was produced under model number 174 by Keravan Stockmann in Finland. The Jumbo was not only O...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Linen, Beech
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samsas Chairs in Off-White Boucle
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Samsas Lounge chairs, 1950s
Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the 'Samsas' lounge chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's finest works. These examp...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “CH 27” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak and rattan. Beautiful pattern in the rattan and whimsical carved “horns” at the tops of the backs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Arne F. Tidemand Ruud for Nocraft 'Holmenkollen' Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne F. Tidemand Ruud by A/S Inventar, Gjövik for Norcraft, 'Holmenkollen'/'3030' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, brass, fabric, steel, Norway, 1959
This easy chair with o...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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