Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
The designers of Scandinavian modernism created the warmest and most human iteration of modernist ideals. Their work was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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 Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarapaneva.
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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable Scandinavian modern designs — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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Style:Scandinavian Modern
Pair of GE 671 Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare pair of GE 671 easy chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1967. This pair is made out of solid oak, original papercord and freshly re-upholstered cushions. Masterpiece.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Papercord, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker, Side Chair, Carved Solid Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A side chair, designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s-1940s. In solid carved oak.
Other designers of the period include Axel Einar Hjorth, Frank Lloyd Wright, Emile Jacques Ruhlm...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Tila Upholstered Green Sled Base Chair in Beech, by Christoph Hindermann
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The ultra-slim Tila is a clever, filigree, and innovative multipurpose stackable chair, with a sled frame and outstanding stackability up to 30 chairs. It is an optimal solution for ...
Category
2010s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten ”Lata Greven” Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern ”Lata Greven” chair designed by Carl Malmsten during the mid 20th century, 1953. Produced by O.H Sjögren. The name translates to the ”lazy count” and is a classy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
Danish Cabinetmaker, Side Chairs, Carved Solid Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of side chairs, designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s-1940s. In solid carved oak.
Other designers of the period include Axel Einar Hjorth, Frank Lloyd Wright, Emile Jacq...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Danish Modern Teak Wood Cow Horn Chairs in the style of Hans Wegner 1960s
Located in National City, CA
Cow Horn Chairs
Danish Modern Teak Cow Horn Chairs, a Pair, in the style of Hans J Wegner. 1960s
Dimensions are: 29.63 H x 18.75 x 21 .5 W, Seat 18 H , Armrest , 26.5 H inches
Ref: S...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Black Leather 'Oxford' Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swiveling 'Oxford' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen featuring a low black leather back on a cast aluminum five point base. Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Borge Mogensen Pair of Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchairs for Fredricia
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Very elegant pair of armchairs model 3242 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ah...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Linen
Pair Of Eric Wørts Model 112 Rosewood Cow Horn Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, Danish modern, model 112 chairs by Erik Wørts for Vamo Møbelfabrik feature rosewood frames with cow Horn backs and floating leather seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Goma with Thomas Sandell, Unique Scandinavian Design Armchair
By Thomas Sandell
Located in Halikko, Finland
Goma armchair with Thomas Sandell.
Thomas Sandell chief architect (Born 1959 in Jakobstad, Finland)
Thomas Sandell founded Sandellsandberg Architects in 1995. He is an award-winn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Nordiska Kompaniet Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful chair made by Nordiska Kompaniet, the Swedish manufacturer best known for the designs by Axel Einar Hjorth.
Nordiska Kompaniet also produced furniture designed by Florence...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Gilbert Marklund Chair, Furusnickarn AB Manft., Sweden, c. 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gilbert Marklund chair, Furusnickarn AB Manft., Sweden, c. 1970
Pine, original black patina
Measures: H: 30.25 D: W: 16.74 D: 20.5 in.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored 1960s rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant desig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Set of Eight Restored Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight Danish teak dining chairs from the 1960s
The well designed set has been fully restored and refinished by our cabinetmaker and are in very good condition and will be r...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Danish Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs in Teak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak by Chr. Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
The comfortable organic designed chairs features carefully shaped teak frame with lots o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 3233 Oak Armchair by Fredericia Stolefabric, Denmark
Located in Voorburg, NL
Solid and stylish oak armchair from the 1960s designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik of Denmark. Clean open profile with a solid oak frame. Overall excellent condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape.
The chairs are from an early production of the chairs in the 1960´s made of pressure mo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pine Occasional Chair by Gilbert Marlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool occasional chair by Gilbert Marlund, made from pine in a constructed design. Large open spheres in the back and sides add to the interesting silhouette.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Danish Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Danish Chairs. I Have 4 of Them
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Henning Kjaernulf for Bruno Hansen Teak Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen, Denmark. Solid teak frames with curved backrest and a beautiful splined detail. Paper cord seat has some wear and some frayed ends by t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Chrome and Leather Klinte Easy Chair by Tord Björklund for IKEA
By Tord Bjorklund, Ikea
Located in TORONTO, CA
Beautiful chrome and patinaed black leather Klinte Easy chair by Tord Björklund. A stunning piece in overall great vintage condition, with minor wear and amazing patinaed leather, sh...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Danish Wengé Armchairs by Thorup & Bonderup, 1970s
Located in Nibe, Nordjylland
Pair of Danish Wengé armchairs by Thorup & Bonderup, 1970s
Set of two very rare armchairs designed by Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup exclusively for display at the Georg Jensen s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wenge
Unique Set of Eight Oak and Saddle Leather Scandinavian Chairs
Located in Voorburg, NL
Set of 8 unique Scandinavian chairs. With a solid honey colored oak base and a strong black saddle leather seat and backrest. The chairs are completely made of wood with the use of u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome set of four model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and made by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The sculptural teak frames and woven paper cord seats have a beautiful...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Chair, Danish Design, 1960s Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
A Danish chair from the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat and backrest are upholstered with new natural leather.
Dimensions: height ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Christian Linneberg Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Christian Linneberg Dining Chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Møbelfabrik Denmark, Set 4
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 stylish teak spindle back dining chairs model 1102 by Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S in Denmark.
Fully refinished condition and ready for Your Home.
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Telephone Table and Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern conjoined side chair and telephone table is made of Scandinavian rosewood. Unique design features a sculpted seat and base with tapered legs. Functional...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chairs in the Style of Niels Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four (4) classic Danish Modern teak side chairs in the style of Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The teak frames with curved seat backs are elegant and sophisti...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Post-War Beige Leather Chairs
Located in New York, NY
3 Scandinavian Post-War design (1970s) "Falcon" bentwood maple ply frame low slung chair stretched with brown canvas & beige leather cushion, One without cushion. Priced each (by SIG...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Maple, Bentwood, Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Danish Modern Kai Kristensen Style Teak Side Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage set of 4 teak side or dining chairs. They are in decent vintage condition, but will need to be reupholstered or restored. Back of one chair needs to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Erik Wørts in Teak and Leather
By Erik Worts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6 teak dining chairs by Erik Worts with leather seats and teak frames. Includes 2 captains chairs. Allow 2-3 weeks if upholstery service is desired.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes itself by the use of a plywood molding technique. The chair consists of two wide an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arne Vodder & Anton Borg, Teak Side Chair for Sibast, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Teak chair designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg for Danish manufacturer Sibast in the 1950s. Most likely original fabric in a dark charcoal coloured back and a light grey seat. Good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
N. O. Møller Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
N. O. Møller set of six dining chairs in rosewood.
Seat new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 71, made by J. L. Møller, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Classic Set of Four W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of four W2 dining chairs by Hans Wegner / Denmark, oak and teak construction,, Stamped C M Madsens, made in Denmark, Hans Wegner, nice original condition, patina.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Set of Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chairs for Mogens Kold
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of six dining chairs in teak designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, circa 1950's. Features sculptural teak frames with the original papercord seating ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Jørgen Møller Set of 6 Danish Modern Cherry Bentwood M Stools for Askman
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of six Danish Modern cherry veneer bentwood stacking Taburet M stools designed by Jørgen Møller (1930-2009) for Askman Wood & Furniture, with labels found on the underside...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Bentwood
Large Sheepskin Bean Bag Chair, Aqua Shaggy Fur Long Wool Made in Australia
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine sitting back and relaxing into this eco-friendly and super lush, aqua sheepskin bean bag. This large and long wool shaggy bean bag chair is handcrafted from the finest and ve...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Ansager Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural chair made in solid maple by Ansager Møbler, Denmark.
Danish craftsmanship, marked with stamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen "BM62" Armchair by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern armchair in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. Lauritsen & Søn". This chair is from the very ea...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Danish Side Chair in Oak and Leather by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural and well crafted side chair in solid oak with original dark brown leather upholstery
Designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1960. Made by master cabinetmaker Thora...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs in Teak of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs in teak and light wool fabric of Danish design from the 1960s. The chairs are in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 model 42 teak dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Side Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nk, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant side chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from black lacquered wood with a rattan back. Black leather seat. Strict lines with curved details, beautiful contrast between dark and ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Birch
Campaign walnut safari Dining Chair with Brown or Black Leather
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari dining chair is a reverence to midcentury Danish furniture design. Meticulously crafted from solid walnut, the dining chair combines design and extreme comfort. U...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of six teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in 1949.
The chairs have a simple yet solid construction with elegant lines...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Side Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful side chairs by Carl Malmsten. Made from stained wood with rattan backs, contrasting elegantly in color. Lovely, flowing lines, light expression.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1950s Danish Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen in Teak and Beech
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a solid beech frame and a seat and back of molded teak plywood. Most bear makers mark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish Modern Folding Chair by John Hagen and Cabinetmaker I Christiansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish folding chair designed by John Hagen in 1958. Produced by Cabinetmaker I. Christiansen in Denmark ca late 1950-1960s. Made from black lacquered beech wood with lightly padded ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Hans Wegner Teak and Cane Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH501 teak dining chair with cane seat, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The Chair.” Elegant curvilin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Lovely Side Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A classic example of 1930s elegant design by Fritz Hansen. Side chair with stained beech legs in new grey mohair velvet.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Mohair
Kaare Klint Side Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint side chair designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Note: We have three chairs available. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, Scandinavian Modern, Series 7, model 3107 chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Perfect for dining or office/desk use. 25 stackable chairs are available, in ash and maple...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen Portex Easy Chairs, 1944
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of easy chairs designed by Peter Hvidt (Designer) and Orla Molgaar Nielsen (Architect and Designer) for Portex, Denmark 1944. This chair was originally designed as sta...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished frames and black leather upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956. The model with its...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Danish Modern Teak Side Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Scandinavian Modern teak side dining chairs
Offered is a vintage set of 4 vintage Danish modern teak side dining chairs with teak backs. This set has simple, but modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
