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
Danish lounge chairs "FD 145" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "FD 145" designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1953. Produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s. Solid beech frame with teak a...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Teak
Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of danish lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Teak wood frame with upholstered cushions. The cushions ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of sheepskin lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt, DENMARK, 1940S
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt. Designed and produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker. Legs in oak and off white sheepskin upholstery. Upholstery is new and...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing chair
A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Co...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Samspel Chairs in Moss Green Velvet
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Lounge Chairs, 1950s
The Samspel chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's most well-loved and sought after designs. These examples were produced in the...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Ragnar Östman, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Ragnar Östman, Sweden, c. 1920s.
Dimensions: 34.25” H x 30.75” W x 26” D
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Very solid Pair of Fully Restored and reupholstered 1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs with contemporary Sacho/Kvadrat fabric designed by Vincent van Duysen and Anna Vilhelmine ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Arne Norell Ilona Oak and Cognac Leather Campaign Safari Chair, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Ilona campaign safari chair rendered in a turned oak frame with cognac leather back, side, buckle straps and button removable loose cushions. Designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Haimi Oy Karuselli Lounge Chair Designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
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...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
FH 4283 China chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Leather (Spectrum)
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Finish: Mirror Chrome Steel
Back: Leather, Spectrum, Mineral
Chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H.W. Klein for Bramin Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
H.W. Klein for Bramin leather Swivel lounge chairs, Denmark 1970s
This vintage leather swivel lounge chair, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin in Denmark during the 1970s, is a beaut...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and walnut lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Repair to one armrest.
Seat height 17”.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and purple fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 37.25” H x 29” W x 36” D
Seat height: 16.5”
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, model "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen (Denmark) for OPE Möbler (Sweden) 1958.
This is a timeless classic design and is constructed with a high sen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Natural Sheepskin
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seats, with solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in premium, soft, natural Australian sheepskin. Fast s...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Seat height: 15.75
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an additional 1-3 weeks from receipt of fabric. Please message us to request a quote...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with stamp in the wood underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Danish Modern Scoop Arm Walnut Lounge Chair with Adjustable Ottoman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern scoop arm walnut lounge chair with adjustable ottoman. Solid walnut construction with very stylish swooped arms.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, Modern Brutalist Solid Teak Set of Two Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, beautiful rare set of 2 lounge chairs in solid teak with a nice grain and thick black buffalo leather 1960s made in Denmark. Also a three seat sofa available...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Sälen / Seal Produced by OPE in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Sälen / Seal designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, DENMARK
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, MADE IN DENMARK.. wonderful example of classic Danish Modernist design.. Beautiful solid walnut frame, retains origi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
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
Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Scandinavian Modern armchair was designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Mobler Fenmark in the 1960s and echoes the design of Hans Wegners famous Papa Bear chair as a sma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Green Mohair Velvet fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern easy chair made in Denmark in the 1940s and attributed to Fritz Hansen. Legs in stained beech. The chair has been reupholstered in green mohair velvet.
...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with light blue/turqiose wool.
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
Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson, a rare pair in rattan accompanied by a footstool for DUX. This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in upholstered in fabric. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s. Great original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1970s, Danish lounge chair, wool, oak, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original olive green furniture wool. Oak wood legs and armrest...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Henry Schubell Easy Chair Model Ms-6 Produced by Madsen & Schubell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model MS-6 designed by Henry Schubell. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Teak
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
Finn Juhl Danish Rosewood Spade Chair, circa 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Spade Chair, 1954
Designed in 1954 the Model 133 ‘Spadestolen’ was Juhl's first collaboration with Danish producer France & Son. The frame was originally made in teak wi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. A bold organic design that still allures 70 years after its release in 1952.
This chair is an early production and comes wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940's
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often attributed to master Danish designer Viggo Boesen has been completely restored with...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood
Pair of Oak + Camel Leather Razorblade Armchairs Attributed to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Razorblade’ armchairs attributed to Danish furniture designer Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler in the 1970s. The Scandinavian Modern frames are crafted of solid oak and feat...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing chair
A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Co...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ib Kofod Larsen Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare Danish lounge chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for G. Laauser, 1955. Finely sculpted frame of nut wood with a steamed back structure, and inne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Esko Pajamies 'Bonanza' Leather Sofa, 1970
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized three-seater sofa 'Bonanza' by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970, with thick dark brown, tufted leather on a dark stained wood frame, marked.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and shearling lounge chair attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s.
For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland.
...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural 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: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Brown Oak Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Brown Leather lounge chairs with oak frames. Leather show nice patina w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1955
A pair of lounge chairs produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark in the 1950s. The Paper Knife is one of Danish designer Kai Kristianse...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959. This is model N°4 Capella easy chair made out of a solid teak frame with a fresh wool blend upholster...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam, Little Eva set of lounge chairs 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of Little Adam and Little Eva armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in beech and Linen/synthetic grey upholstery. Belo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with black leatheer.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Natural Sheepskin
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seats, with solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in premium, soft, natural Australian sheepskin. Fast s...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
Pr. Ari Lounge Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Norell Made in Sweden c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of Ari lounge chairs with ottomans, in nicely patinated brown leather upholstery. Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Mobel AB, Made in Aneby Sweden 1960's. These vogu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
Category
1960s Colombian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Leather and Aluminium Lounge Chair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair / Lounge Chair, Leather, Aluminium, Wood
Elegant leather and aluminium armchair with walnut wooden accents, Denmark, 1960.
Wonderful compact Danish Mod...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø made at Søren Willadsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of early Danish Modern lounge chairs "model 10" from the 1950s by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark. Handmade at cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in the most amazing solid Bangkok Teakwo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Beech Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk - John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Beech Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for John Stuart. Cushions are fairly new and in excellent condition with very little wear. Wood frames we...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Beech, Lacquer
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model 36 Produced by Karl Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare early lounge chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural 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: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in Denmark, a pair. Comprised of chrome tube frames and n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Josef Frank Easy Chair Model 508 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model 508 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cane
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair by Michael Laursen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy / Club Chair by DHS Design Denmark 1980
By Dhs Designs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chair from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS Design from Denmark. Only the best materials and techniques are used for building thi...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern sofa from Berga Möbler, with rounded lines and fun sculpted legs. Original mole colored plush upholstery.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Renzo Zavenella Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of purple velvet and wood lounge chairs attributed to Renzo Zavenella, Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 40.6” H x 31” W x 35” D
Seat Height: 19”
All upholstered furniture can b...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Stylclair, lounge chair, beech plywood, braided straw, France, 1930s
We present a rare lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto, produced by Stylclair under the license...
Category
1930s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech, Plywood
Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern easy chairs, made from wood with flowing lines and elegant details. Upholstered with linen fabric.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959.
The GE290 lounge chair is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within a simplistic construc...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish Designed Lounge Chairs. Carved oak frames. Nail head details. Micro Sued Upholstery. 1970’s, Denmark
Delivery to NYC for $450.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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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