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
Pair of Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Swedish Modern Lounge chairs in the style of Otto Schulz. Round and plum shape that echos the Swedish Modern design era in...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$7,500 / set
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
Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952
Located in High Point, NC
A rare black-lacquered tubular steel and rattan lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in 1952 and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, 1950s.
Missmatched caps on front lets, one in r...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The swan chair, new upholstered in white Linea Semi aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
New upholstered.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$5,375
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 vintage tan full grain aniline leather.
Frame of solid oak
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model 72-C Teak Lounge Chairs for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two easy chairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. The easy chairs are named as 'model 218', have a teak frame and the original beige cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
'Japan Chair' by Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Japan chair by Finn Juhl, made by France & Dvorkesen. Upholstered in a soft black Tonus wool by Kvadrat. Old growth teak finished in oil, exposed brass hardware detailing.
P...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made from teak and high quality aniline leather and come fully restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$5,973 / set
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Bentwood Black Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Black Leather Beech bentwood lounge chairs by Skippers Mobler. Tags on back and underneath. Very clean chair with light beech bentwo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut- Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3
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 co...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 4410, by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson produced this striking lounge chair, model 4410, and ottoman for Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in 1957. The chair's wide angular frame creates a dee...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3 / T-108 by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge chair model Pernilla 3 / T-108 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Vintage Arne Norell Velvet and Chrome Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Buffalo, NY
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 an amazing color / ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '4698' Sofa with Ottoman in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4698’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1933, made late 1970s
This sofa is designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen and w...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Black Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Stunning easy chair in patinated black leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkap...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Oak Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak adjustable lounge chair by Alf Svensson. seat position cab be adjusted to the upright or reclined position by lifting the back and adjusting where it rests on the rear ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, velvet, beech, Denmark, 1940s
Meet the ultimate comfort piece: this large, generously shaped wingback armchair in a warm moss green colored velvet. This lovely loung...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner
Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion
1960s
Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, flagline, sheepskin
Style: midcentury, Scandinavia
Very Rare Lounge Chair M...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and floral printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 35.5” H x 31.5” W x 35” D
Seat Height: 15.5”
All upholstered furnitur...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Easy Chairs "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous pair of “Arbetsstolen” lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s.
This early pair is made with paper webbing, due to loss of hemp during the Second World War.
Condition: Great original condition with perfect patina. No damage to the webbing, and all original parts.
We at 1st Modern...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
lllum Wikkelso Capella lounge chairs in teak Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of lounge chairs model Capella designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs feature a solid teak wooden frame and has ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner JH517 "Buck" Golden Oak Frame Lounge Chair - Holland and Sherry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH517 "Buck" Lounge Chair in oak, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. The robust oak frame is features broad sculptural armrests and a gracefully curved backrest, o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s.
The chair shows very eleg...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5" deep and 16" high. Chair measures 34.5" wide, 30" deep and 41.5" high. Seat he...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Lounge Chair, Model FK 86
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm tulip lounge chair in indian red leather
Frame of brushed steel.
Made by Walter Knoll.
Price per chair
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinet maker white colored shearling - sheepskin 1940s lounge chair. A modern classic chair design with wide armrests that invites you to sit and watch as it has beautiful li...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$5,543 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of "Formula" by Ruud Ekstrand & Christer Norman, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of "Formula" chairs by DUX. Designed in 1968 by Ruud Ekstrand and Christer Norman.
Original corduroy fabric and white lacquered steel frame. Very...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-22 easy chairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin/Honey & Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s.
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$8,541 / item
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition.
Dimensions: 35.5” H x 30.5” W x 38.5” D
Seat Height: 15”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Modern Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish lounge chair, circa 1960s. Jet black leather and contrasting oak legs. Sleek modern lines, piped edging, loads of life in it yet! Original upholstery with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
PP Møbler Circle Chair by Hans Wegner in Tannic Tint Black, New Original
Located in Miami, FL
The idea of making a chair based on the most simple and elegant shape of all, the circle, remained a distant dream until Danish icon Hans J. Wegner eventually completed the design at...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Manner of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Danish modern armchairs, teakwood frames and upholstery. Stunning lines, design... retains original green wool fabric, usable...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height 16”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten & Yngve Ekström 'Caryngo' Armchair in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 'Caryngo' armchair, oak, canvas, Sweden, 1955
This Caryngo lounge chair by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström features an oak frame and can...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, 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
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Black Leather & Chrome Base Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek, simple modern lounge probably Scandinavian circa 1990's. It features fine black leather with large chrome X base. Very good condition and ready for use.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm Easy Chairs Model PK-22 Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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
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
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions: 38.75"H x 25.875"W x 38.375"D
Seat height: 15.625
All upholstered fur...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner
GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956.
Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s. Sculpted teak frame with exposed, bespoke brass fittings. The frames have been carefully ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$11,189 / set
Lounge Chair with Stained Beech Legs by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern evolved from the craft traditions of cabinetmaking in Denmark, bolstered by the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibitions from the 1920s onwards. It was further energi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Egg Chair in Walnut Leather & Silver Grey Base by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design.
Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage.
Today, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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.
white molded fiberglass seat shell, with original black leather upholstery. Equipped with...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
Located in Culver City, CA
Could they be designed by Marta Blomstedt? Maybe. Are they fabulous? Absolutely!
We ship internationally! Please see our shipping rates!
This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is g...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A Very nice clean example of the classic Spanish chair by Mogensen, this is one of the earlier examples with the double rear stretchers. The Oak and leather are both in very good con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Alvar Aalto Model 406 Lounge Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Highland, IN
Aalto's 1936 design, the model 406 lounge chair is a perfect example of understated Finnish design. The bent wood cantelivered frame of laminated birch and n...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
$4,200 / item
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta".
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Light brown furniture leather, bent beech wood, canvas. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is upholstered in cognac colored patinated leather and is in great condition.
Arne...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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