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
Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s
The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern rustic lounge chair in solid Nordic white oak and original green strip...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Re-Edition Sheepskin 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 Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Original first edition ‘Egg’ armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, DK 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne J...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Brown Leather + Chrome Frame Lounge Chair #1, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Danish lounge chair, defined by its modernist silhouette and meticulous craftsmanship. The chair’s angular chrome frame contrasts beautifully with the rich, chocolate brown l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage Arne Norell Leather and Chrome Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern 'Ari' Lounge Chair and Ottoman Footstool designed by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden circa 1966. Features a sleek profile that comes in the original chestn...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden.
Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair
The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made upholstered range.
This obscure design originated from the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s.
These majestic chairs surround you with their curved backrest and are just as comfortable as they look.
They...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1950’s Swedish Highback Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Highback Swedish Lounge Chair. Beechwood sculpted arms have simple elegant lines. More recent upholstery with bottom back and weighted headrest
Delivery available to NYC area...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Kastholm & Fabricius BO-561 Lounge Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather by Bo-Ex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful lounge chair designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius model Bo-561 and produced by Bo-Ex in Denmark. Polished stainless steel frame with seat and back panel upholster...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Samsö Produced by OPE in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, C1960s
Located in London, England
Henning Kjaernulf - Razorblade Chairs, 1960.
Unique lounge chairs manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. The chairs feature razor blade shaped carved backs and thick, wide...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Sheepskin
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
1970s Pierre Paulin for Artifort F303 Lounge Chair, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Model F 303 chairs by legendary French furniture designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa the 1970s. This stunning pair showcases a hard polyurethane molded shell, clear leg glides and a newly reupholstered seat. This low-slung chair...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa. Lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Camel brown furniture leather, bent woo...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Sand Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, beige / sand, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. F...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen 1950s / New Upholstered
By Finn Juhl
Located in Handewitt, DE
Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, easychair „Japan Series“ in teak 1950s. New upholstered with fine creme colored Savak from Gabriel fabrics.
NOTE: the shipping cost we offer are j...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair - New Edition
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded the furn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood types available: n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair 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 Chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Pair of Rare NV-53 Lounge Chairs, 1953
One of Finn Juhl’s most rare and sought after designs. The NV-53 was produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl’s long-tim...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chairs for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chair designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This high back model 2254 a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cane, Oak
Mid-century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair in Original Green Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a Danish mid-century modern lounge chair, characterized by clean lines, organic shapes, and functional design. It features a solid wood frame with tapered legs and a hand-tie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Restored Scandinavian Lounge Chairs by Chresten Findahl Brodersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish lounge chairs designed by Chresten Findahl Brodersen for Findahl Mobelfabric, Denmark. The chairs feature a sculpted oak frame with teak armrests, and has been new...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height 16.5”.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-119 Lounge Chairs, c1960
An extremely rare and collectible pair of Wanscher's much-loved, elegant lounge chair for France & Daverkosen. The FD-119 was produc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A folding chair model Oscar, designed by Swedish architect Olle Pira in 1955 for the manufacturer String Design. This is a rare version of Pira’s Piraten chair, which was launched by...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folke Ohlsson Pair of Lounge Chairs by DUX
Located in Highland, IN
These beautiful open frame lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX have gracefully sculpted arms which join the tapered legs and sweep around to support the back.
They retai...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
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
Finn Juhl "FD141" Teak Easy Chair, for France & Sons
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish "FD141" easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons, circa 1950's. Sculpted teak frame with beautiful, smooth joinery. Iconic lounger features an elegant floating seat, the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Lounge Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Coveted pair of lounge chairs by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in brutalist style. Kjaernulfs style is very unique and instantl...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Åby Möbelfabrik, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained pine, black-painted iron and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.9“ H x...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chair designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This high back model 2254 a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cane, Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Jens Houmøller Klemmensen - 1939 Armchair
This armchair is a variant of the model first presented at the 1936 Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Mid Century Modern, Highback Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A Swedish Mid-Century Modern highback armchair, attributed to Yngve Ekström and crafted in the 1960s, embodies the timeless elegance and functionality of Scandinavian design. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Jean Gillon Jangada armchair and ottoman were completely disassembled and each piece of rosewood was stripped, sanded and refinished in multiple coats of hand-buffed finishing o...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Low-back lounge chairs manufactured in Sweden ca 1940.
Cozy lounge chairs with exceptional proportions and design.
They have been reupholstered i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
An Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A modern lounge chair / armchair upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Beech frames and sprung seats. Handmade in England. Also available in COM. The d...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Verner Panton 'Welle' 3 Piece Landscape for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Welle' Three Piece Landscape for Verpan. Designed in 1969. New, current production.
To call Verner Panton’s Welle series “lounge furniture” is almost an understatement. Like so much else of Panton’s extensive oeuvre, these wildly imaginative organic forms land like a colourful bomb in the sleepy world of traditional furniture – and leave us anything but indifferent.
With the 'Welle' pieces you can create a large seating or lounging landscape. For this listing we combined the 'Welle' 1, 3 and 4.
- Welle 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Pair of Rare NV-53 Lounge Chairs, 1953
One of Finn Juhl’s most rare and sought after designs. The NV-53 was produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl’s long-tim...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s.
Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
Set of 4 available. Listed price is for a pair.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare safari lounge chairs by Ivar Opsvik, Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Bruksbo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare pair of safari lounge chairs designed by Ivar Opsvik and produced by Bruksbo, Norway, during the 1970s.
Made in beech with brown leather with beautiful details.
In the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
The clam chair was first designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated lea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige bouclé fabric and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height 15.5”.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This example is in very good, clean, ready to use co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather.
Made of massive oiled mahogany.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, rare midcentury lounge / armchair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson. Acquired from the estate of a midcentury Architect in Anchorage Alaska! Many ite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Hans Wegner CH-22 for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early pair of easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark. Model CH22. Designed in 1951. Made in solid oak. Seats in original papercord. Produced 1950s. Untouched cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Georg Kofoed Danish High-back Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare 1940's Danish high-back lounge chair designed by George Kofoed, circa 1940, Denmark. this exquisite armchair features a dramatic rounded back and sculptural form, with button tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Original first edition ‘Egg’ armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, DK 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne J...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Also ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Foldable Safari Lounge Chair in Beech wood and Blue fabric
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern Folding Safari Lounge Chair by an unknown designer, Sweden 1950s. Sleek and elegant beech frame with leather armrests and cushions in newly upholstered blue fabri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing “JH512” folding lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with rattan back and seat. Elegant handles for easily moving the chair around.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rattan
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattru...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare hand produced and retains original paper labeled remnants, hunting chair. Handmade by Erhard Rasmussen in 1948-1950 for Borge Mogensen. Retains most of original labels, t...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brown Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Krona' By Ake Fribytter For Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Krona", in bentwood and upholstered with brown leather designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
All original and in good conditio...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Bentwood
Haimi Oy Karuselli Lounge Chair Designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very comfortable and futuristic Karuselli Lounge chair designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1965.
Black molded fiberglass seat shell, with original cognac-brown leather upholstery, colour ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish teak and vinyl 'Ox' lounge chair.
Measure: Seat depth 20".
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Teak, Fabric
Dux, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 30.7” H x 18.5” W x 26.5” D
Seat Height: 18”
All upholster...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Re-Edition Sheepskin 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-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Illum Wikkelso lounge chair and foot stool in leather Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped lounge set designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark 1960. This exquisite lounge chair and foot stool set is a fine example of Danish modern design, merging comfort with c...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, 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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