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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1940s
Josef Frank stool model 972 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 972, a 1940 design by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features rich red leather upholstery and decorative brass rivets along the sides...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs in Beech and Striped Wool Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century Swedish modern armchairs in beech and newly upholstered brown / gray striped wool fabric. In good matching condition.
Dimensions: H: 85 cm / 33.5" W: 67 cm...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair, designed by Werner West, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Orsetto 012- fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear on the frame con...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Josef Frank stool model 2009 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 2009, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid walnut with vibrant red leather upholstery, it features ornamental brass rivets adorning its legs...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Frits Henningsen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen sofa.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Josef Frank stool model 1034 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 1034, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Its versatile design makes it suitable for use as both a stool and a low organic side table. Crafted from solid maho...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Josef Frank stool model 972 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 972, a 1940 design by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features rich red leather upholstery and decorative brass rivets along the sides...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Stools
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These vintage 1940 Fritz Hansen stools made from rich mahogany and leather, are early examples of Danish design excellence. Their sleek, curved lines and minimalistic form showcase t...
Category
Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark.
The chair shows an interesting combination of original Windsor chair construction and joinery. The chair is ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Set of Four Armchairs with Original Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, set of four 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning set of 'UN' chai...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Carl-Axel Acking for Nk Hantverk Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet Hantverk, lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Beautiful set of chairs with an important provenance. These chairs are designed and ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern, Eric karlén ‘NR 86’ Sheepskin Armchair
By Eric Karlén
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair in beech wood, model ‘NR 86’ designed by Erik Karlén for Raumsinteriör. Sweden, 1960s
This design features a curved shape that reminds us of natur...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric. Legs of stained beech.
Designed by Finn Juhl 1941, manufactured by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark.
Very fine ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Mid Century Pine Stool Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare mid century four legged "Visingsö" pine stool model by Carl Malmsten and produced by AB Karl Andersson & Sönder Sweden in the 1940s.
In good original condition. Original manuf...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
10 Jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Knoll Studio classic, Jens Risom's designs were the first pieces manufactured by Knoll. Due to war-time restrictions on materials, this style chair was originally constructed of si...
Category
American Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1920s Bottle Green Sewing Box / Foot Stool By Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful foot stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg in Sweden.
This foot stool is upholstered with bottle green faux leather and studs.
It has a storage compartment so ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige bouclé fabric and dark-stained birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Cabinetmaker Large curved 1940s Banana Sofa in Natural Sheepskin & Oak
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
Category
Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Stools, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 16”
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish "Banan" Curved Sofa from the 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Danish curved sofa made in the 1940s. These charmers were made with variations from the 1930s up to about 1950. These design with the beefier legs were generally from th...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wool
Rare pair of loungers by Flemming Lassen, Denmark.
Located in København K, DK
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Flemming Lassen. Produced by cabinetmarker A.J Iversen, Denmark. Reupholstered in sheepskin. Designed and prodiced in the 1940s, Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s.
This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful lines, especially on the folded armrests. The tufted back with buttons contributes to...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen, armchair, teak, niger leather, brass, Denmark, designed in 1948 and manufactured in the late 1940s
Early designed lounge ch...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s and is typi...
Category
European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Birch, Bouclé, Finland, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height 16.5
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Birch
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A model 1669 sofa by Fritz Hansen in the style of Mogens Lassen which can seat three comfortably. A timeless Art Deco inspired design. Legs of beech and teak. New upholstered with la...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Beech, Teak
David Rosén "Berga" Armchair & Sofa in Stained Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Berga" mid century armchair & sofa in solid stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced in the 1940s. Good original condition acquired from the original ow...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
David Rosén "Berga" Pine Low Stool Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Berga" mid century low stool in solid stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced in the 1940s. Good original condition acquired from the original owner.
...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42 For Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Very soft and comfortable seat. Light oak feet.
Perfect condition.
Original piece from the 1940s newly...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 15.7"
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus`Armchair , Keravan Puuteollisuus Ltd.
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947.
This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in stained pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 86 cm / 34" W: 61 cm / 24" D: 56 cm / 22" SH: ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
1940s Danish Lounge chair reupholstered in long haired Icelandic sheepskin.
Located in København K, 84
1940s Danish easy chair reupholstered in premium long haired Icelandic sheepskin with original kobber springs and historical refinish. A masterpiece from the realm of mid-century Dan...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Finnish Designer, Curved Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic curved dark-stained birch and light pink bouclé fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height: 15”
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
George Kofoed, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and light pink bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced by George Kofoed, Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.5”
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and beige brown bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 19"
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chair in Pine, Made in Sweden 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in solid pine designed and made in Sweden. Original condition.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s.
Seat height: 18.75”
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
David Rosén "Berga" Armchair in Solid Stained Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Berga" mid century armchair in solid stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced in the 1940s. Good original condition acquired from the original owner tog...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
David Rosén "Berga" Sofa in Solid Stained Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Berga" mid century sofa in solid stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced in the 1940s. Good original condition acquired from the original owner togethe...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian High Back Chair in Oak and Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back chair, oak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
This high back chair strongly resembles the design vocabulary by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. The unique lines and curves of...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Alfred Christensen High Back Easy Chair in Beech with Open Armrests 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish High back lounge chair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice slim elegant s...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Danish adjustable orchestra musician chairs with backrests
Located in DK
This pair of very rare chairs was designed in 1942 by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the iconic Radiohuset building in Copenhagen. They are designed for the musicians / the orchestra. They ha...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Brass
Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Linen and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegan...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 12.5”
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
Finnish Designer, Stool, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and fabric stool designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish modern solid elm stools with sheepskin, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of Swedish modern stools made ca 1940s. Curved and slightly tapered legs in solid elm. New upholstery in longhaired sheepskin with natural co...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Original Bruno Mathsson ‘Pernilla’ Chaise Longue in Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, chaise longue ‘Pernilla’, sheepskin, leather, beech, fabric, brass, Sweden, design 1944
The ‘Pernilla’ chaise longue is one of the most vibrant des...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Einar Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant lounge chairs by Einar Larsen. Contemporary look, upholstered with white bouclé fabric. Designed in 1945.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Pair of lounge chairs in Boucle, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with boucle,
Legs of stained beech and stained oak.
Made in the 1950s.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Oak
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 Wartime Version, Artek, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more.
A war-time stoo...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
1940s Swedish Lamb Leather Wing Chairs Armchairs
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exquisite in their condition for their age, great patina to arm rests showing their antique age, they look quite modern. From the estate of a local judge. A rare find in this conditi...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather
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