Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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
Rare sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
By G.A. Berg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish pine sofa produced by Gustav-Axel Berg, Sweden, 1950s.
Newly upholstered cushions.
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s.
This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish mid-century furniture piece. This particular design invites you to spend more time o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Sofa, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish Modern sofa attributed to Svend Skipper, 1950, with earthy multicolor striped upholstery on teak legs and with sculptural teak hand rests.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mogens Hansen Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Hansen, Two-seat sofa model ‘MH2225’, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1971
This sofa is produced by the Danish furniture manufacturer Mogens Hansen in 1971. This sofa is char...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, sofa, model 'ML-140', leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s.
This sophisticated sofa shows an unusual elegance and great eye for detail, com...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Sofa from Folke Ohlsson in Rattan and Teak
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the exquisite Scandinavian Modern sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. This iconic piece, crafted in rattan and teak, perfectly embodies the essence of ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the realm of mid-20th century Swedish furniture design, Carl Cederholm is known as a furniture designer who favoured the classic elegance of Swedish furniture design and combined ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid Century Modern Curved Sofa in Dark Green Velvet Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare two seater Swedish mid century modern curved sofa in style of Otto Schultz. The dark green velvet upholstery appear to be original ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa model BO46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, made in Denmark in 1946. Round beech legs. Reupholstered in sheepkin. Leather buttons. Excellent vintage condition.
Early and important Finn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original very good condition, wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool fabric, oak wood. Removable cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufactur...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey back to a transformative era of design with this alluring sofa, echoing the style of the legendary Flemming Lassen. A Danish mid-century marvel from the 1940s, this piece cap...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where design meets dream with this captivating Danish Mid-Century Sofa, channeling the evocative style of the legendary Flemming Lassen. A relic from the radiant 1940s, this piece gracefully straddles the line between art and comfort, inviting you to experience an era where every curve had a purpose and every hue had a heart.
Cloaked in a luxurious teal, the sofa’s sculpted mohair frieze fabric is a tactile delight, as sumptuous to touch as it is spellbinding to behold. The deep button tufting not only accentuates the plushness but also creates intricate patterns of light and shadow, turning the sofa into a landscape of valleys and peaks, of coziness and charm.
Yet, the essence of this masterpiece lies in its sculpted contours, reminiscent of Lassen's commitment to organic form. Its silhouette, with flowing lines and gentle arcs, evokes the serene landscapes of Denmark—rolling dunes, gentle waves, and the seamless union of nature and nurture...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
60s, Danish design, renovated seater "Banana" sofa, genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Upholstered in quality natural New Zealand sheepskin. Brass springs in the seat and back are retained. Legs of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Kurt Østervig three seater sofa, original black leather and rosewood. 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig three seater sofa in original black leather.
Legs of rosewood.
Made by Centrum Møbler in the 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s
This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. A well-proportioned sofa executed within a simple construction. The dawn-filled cuhions a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, wood, Denmark, design 1935.
Classic and elegant Scandinavian three-seat sofa by Kaare Klint designed in 1935. The high bac...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl Jupiter Leather 3-Seat Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl Jupiter 3 seat brown leather sofa. Shows beautiful Patina and wear! One seat cushion has tear in leather in front as seen in photos, everyt...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Arne Norell curvy Soffa Produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
A rare curvy 3 seats Arne Norell soffa produced by Westbergs Möbler edition in 1950. The sofa is composed by stained beech feets and is reupholstered with a bouclette fabric in white...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1970s, 3 seater Danish sofa, original very good condition, corduroy.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Light brown corduroy, bent wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This modern sofa is designed by Illum Wikkelsø and is marked by a clear open layout and the use of neutral materials....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Vodder Sofa, model FD161 for France & Daverkosen Denmark, c.1950. 2-seater. On the armrests with beautiful detail. Original cushions and fabric. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Mid Century asymetrical sofa in brown leather, scandinavian style
Located in Brussels , BE
Very original asymmetrical sofa in brown leather. This beautifully patinated sofa rests on a blackened wooden base. The leather is thick and supple. Of Scandinavian origin, it has th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic curved beige shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 15”
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Petite Danish modern sofa with horseshoe curved teak and woven light cane seat
Located in DK
This very rare petite sofa designed by C. H. Brockmann Petersen (1914-1972) has a combined curved teak backrest and armrest. Its seat is in woven cane. The bearing bars underneath ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
Wittorin sofa (2 modules), modular sofa in walnut and green upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Caisa Leifsdotter for ToneArt and based on historical designs by her architect father, the Wittorin Sofa is a modular sofa configuration.
The design language of the seri...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1970s, Danish 3-seater classic sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather with nice patina. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danis...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ sofa or bench model 2222, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s.
This rare sofa reminds of the classical foldable 'director-...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee or sofa, stained wood, leather, fabric, brass, Denmark, 1920s.
Exceptional example of early Danish design with robust, bulky aesthetics. The frame of the settee is made of st...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century sofa, circa 1960's. Original leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Seats have some staining.
Please inquire f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Wittorin sofa (2 modules), modular sofa in natural oak and boucle upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Caisa Leifsdotter for ToneArt and based on historical designs by her architect father, the Wittorin Sofa is a modular sofa configuration.
The design language of the seri...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Unique 3-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably unique 3-seater sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden.
This sofa (and a 2-seater, also available) was specially made...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Three Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1930s. Original Condition
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three seat sofa by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1930s. In original untouched condition, with blue fabric. This is upholstered by Frits henningsen's fa...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian sofa 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
This small Scandinavian sofa dates back to the 1950s. Its designer is unknown. It embodies the principles of Scandinavian design with simple and stu...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Sofa from Arne Norell "Divina"
By Arne Norell
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the iconic Scandinavian Modern sofa, the "Divina" by the acclaimed designer Arne Norell. This masterpiece epitomizes the essence of mid-century design, seamlessly blending...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
3-Seater Sofa of Dark Green Leather with Chrome Legs from the 1970
Located in Lejre, DK
3-person sofa in dark green leather and chrome legs from the early 1970s.
Measurements in cm: H:90 W:195 D:65 SH:40
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Unique 2-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably unique 2-seat sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden.
This sofa (and a 3-seater, also available) was specially made f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen in patinated oak new wool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Sofa by Birte Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa with new wool by Birte Iversen / A. J Iversen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Fredericia by GamFratesi Two Tone Blue Fabric Haiku 2 Seater Sofa, 2018
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by GamFratesi for Danish furniture manufacturer Fredericia in 2012, this Haiku sofa was manufactured in 2018.
Perfectly balancing their Italian and Danish design...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950’s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the epitome of Scandinavian design elegance with this authentic Danish Mid-Century Sofa. Brought to life by the visionary minds of Eva and Nils Koppel for the est...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sofa, model 211 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956. Early production 1950s. Made in solid oak. We cleaned the sofa to preserve its old patina and got new straps, new c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Oak
1970s, Danish 2-seater classic sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather with nice patina. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Swedish Mid-Century Beech & Red Mohair Sofa, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transport yourself to an era of unparalleled elegance and design with the Swedish Mid-Century Beech & Red Mohair Sofa. A sublime ode to the 1950s, this...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Sofa with curved armrests by Frits Henningsen. Three matching chairs available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa with curved arms in mahogany, french cane and wool. By Frits Henningsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Mahogany
Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare sofa model Kontrapunkt designed by Yngve Ekström produced by Swedese Möbler AB in Sweden in the 70's. The sofa is a two to three sites couch made in solid pine and a stripe blue...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs.
Delivery to NYC area available for $425. Please inquire prior to purchase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1960s, Danish 3 Seater Folded Sleeping Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater folded sleeping sofa. Original very good condition, no smells and no stains. Springs in the seat and back. Renewed teak wood armrest, beech wood legs. Original...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech, Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Aino Aalto Finnish Modern Pine Sofa, Artek, Finland, 1940s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Extremely rare "Kesäsohva" by Aino Aalto, a Finnish Modern gem from the 1940s, meticulously crafted and produced by Artek in Finland. Carved from fine pine, this sofa was tastefully re-upholstered in the 1980s by Artek, retaining its ageless charm. With minor signs of wear, both the upholstery and pine remain in good condition.
Aino Aalto was a key figure in the emergence of what is now known as Finnish Functionalism...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa 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 Sofas
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern sofas 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 sofas, popular names associated with this style include Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Norell, and Fredericia. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $6,409.
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