Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1950s
Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century Lounge chair in original vintage blue wool and teak tapered legs, Denmark 1950’s. Very comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Adam Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Adam Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, created in the mid 1950's for Nordiska Kompaniet and part of the Paradiset collection. This Swedish mid-century icon bears her...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered in luxurious putty colored curly textured sheepskin from Garrett Leather. The design...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, light blue furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Hand-carved armrests. Original light blue furniture velour. Mahogany wood, brass springs ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
1950s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, red furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original multi color furniture wool fabric. Brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs with wheel...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Expertly Restored - Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson 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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s
This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Leather
Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design NV-53 lounge chair for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Sophisticated and elegant looking chair with sculpted solid teak arms and frame produced by Niels Vodder in 1953. Newly...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Danish Modern Upholstered Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Finn Juhl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century Danish Modern lounge chairs
Attributed to Finn Juhl
Denmark, 1950s
Sculpted teak frames and brass accents, with green upholstered seats and tufted b...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
JH 106 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare easy chair JH 106 in ash with the original patinated flag halyard.
Designed by Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj in 1952.
Manufactured by Thorald Madsen.
Unrestored all original cond...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
Pair of Safari Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of safari chairs, patinated leather, oak, Europe, 1950s.
This elegant pair of safari chairs features wonderful patinated leather on both the seat, the arms and back. The patin...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A pair of Nanna Ditzel chairs, model ND83 for Søren Willadsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Nanna Ditzel oak easy chairs upholstered with light wool fabric.
Designed by Ditzel in 1952, manufactured by Søren Willadsen, Denmark model ND83.
Very fine condition.
...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in oak, OW149
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair and ottoman original upholstered with premium aniline leather.
Made in oak.
Model OW 149 colonial chair, made by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Lounge Chair with ottoman, patinated leather
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chair with ottoman, frame of oak
Original patinated leather.
Model Lamino, made by Swedese.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Norwegian Lounge Chairs with Patinated Leather, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
These Norwegian armchairs from the 1950s exude timeless elegance and charm with their patinated leather and solid oak frames. Each chair is meticulously crafted with a combination of...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This iconic chair, made with 250 metres o...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s, Danish lounge chair, furniture velour, original condition, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish lounge chair in cherry-red furniture velour. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish f...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Poul Kjaerholm 1953 Molded Aluminum Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Very important molded aluminum chair designed in 1953 by Poul Kjaerholm.
This chair was owned by the sister of Poul Kjaerholm and the chair is pi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called Emma chair got its name in 1821 after a reddish-brown colour in Sweden, called the “Emma colour”. Since 1830 it has been a term for upholst...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner "CH28" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, Carl Hansen & Sons, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Alvar Aalto, Birch Plywood Cantilever Chair, Model 31, Huonekalu-ja, Finland
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model 31 chair of moulded birch plywood, cantilevered one-piece seat and back suspended from bent supports painted black.
Designed in the 1930s and produced by Huonekalu...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman 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, Teak
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
1950s, a pair of Danish armchairs in original condition, velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, a pair of Danish armchairs in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh. Springs in the seat cushions. Manu...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Velvet
Teak Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair, circa 1950's. High back on lounge chair provides extra support for your neck. Sculpted teak frame with beautiful and smooth joinery. Original fabric is very...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Teak Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Japan chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1957. Simple, elegant frame inspired by Japanese temple doors. Tapered legs, brass hardware and horizontal back rest with recessed cir...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Rare Pair of Erik Bertil Karlén Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Completely restored.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Restored Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Totally restored Mid century lounge chair with adjustable ottoman foot rest attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen. All new fabric with new foam on both pieces. Vintage retro looking fabric i...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171..Stunning design, Amazing patina, color , finish. Extremely comfortable,,side dowels have been removed,, screws ex...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair with Tan Suede Leather by Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair in Tan Suede Leather. Wood is Very Nice Condition! This one saw a lot of use so leather sling is well ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Henry Kjærnulff Oak & Green Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Very charming and rustic large easy chair designed by Henry Kjærnulf and manufactured in the 1950s. The chair is made of solid oak and the loose cushions are upholstered in green moh...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish 1950s Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Boomerang Chair, France & Son
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Designed by Architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen in 1954 the Boomerang chair is one of the most elegant chair designs of the Mid Century period.
Often looking more Italian...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Teak Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Japan chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1957. Simple, elegant frame inspired by Japanese temple doors. Tapered legs, brass hardware and horizontal back rest with recessed cir...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in London, GB
Kurt Olsen - Model 215 Chair
A gorgeous teak framed lounge chair, clearly inspired by the work of Olsen's contemporary: Finn Juhl. This example was produced by cabinetmakers Slagels...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958.
Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer.
seat height 16.75”.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahagony frame with original beige alcantar...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Edmond Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Black lacquered hardwood lounge chairs by Edmond J. Spence c1955. Beautiful Sculptural armrests with a tilted back for maximum comfort. Fantastic updated cushion in ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto, Padded Paimio 44 Lounge chair, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium. Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in t...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Broderna Anderssons Arm Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge club chairs from Swedish heritage brand Broderna Anderssons. Broderna Anderssons has been manufacturing furniture for over 100 years. They are a fa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Muslin
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak & Tweed “Scissor” 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, Wood
Danish Peter Hvidt Style Lounge Chair in Light Blue Striped Wool
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of 1950s small scale lounge chairs i the style of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard made in Denmark between 1940-1950. The chair exhibits a high somewhat squared armrests co...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Ljungs industrier during the 1950s in Sweden. Rare early metal version with original flag hal...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bent Møller Jepsen 'FN' Lounge Chair in Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bent Møller Jepsen for Simo Møbler, wingback chair, model 'FN', teak, reupholstered in “Sonar 3” by Raf Simons Kvadrat, Denmark, 1956-1959
Furniture designer and upholsterer Bent Mø...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair 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, Wood
Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A TeVe lounge chair, designed by the Swedish architect Alf Svensson in 1953 for the manufacturer Ljungs Industrier (Dux). Crafted from solid beech with brass details and featuring or...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen armchair Willy Beck Denmark 1949
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning armchair designed by EjnarLarsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark 1949. This very comfortable wide armchair or lounge chair is upholstered with high quality bla...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1950s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture velour, ash wood legs with brass wheels on the front legs. Springs in the seat. Man...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
The Papa Bear Chair is an absolutely stunning AP-29. A truly iconic chair newly upholstered in the most beautiful grey Maharam wool The chair features beautiful oak legs and teak p...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Wool
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair. The chair is signature stylestyle of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen. Simple yet very refined design lines and ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Armchairs designed by Carl Edward Matthes
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Nordic armchairs with white fabric designed by Carl Edward Matthes in the 1950s.
A pair of armchairs expressing timeless elegance, characterized by a refined color scheme. ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early Nanna Ditzel 'Basket chair' for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950
Located in Copenhagen, DK
First edition Nanna Ditzel 'Basket' easy chair with frame of teak, upholstered with wicker. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950's with makers mark.
Very...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early rare midcentury livingroom set composed of one lady-chair, one highback reading chair, attached neck pillow, and one sofa.
Beautifully sculpted teak frame and original amber-or...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Grete Jalk PJ-56 Rosewood Lounge, Chair 1950s
Located in London, GB
Grete Jalk Model PJ-56 lounge chair
A beautiful lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark, circa 1956. This examples come in stunning rosewood ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish mid-century Easy Chair Teak and original Striped Wool, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish mid-century armchair in teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Made by Er...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, 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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