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Scandinavian Modern Stools

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 

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

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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Stools Model Apila by Rauni Peippo, 1950s/1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set Of four Scandinavian Modern stools model Apila by Rauni Peippo for Keravan Puusepät Oy Finland from the 1950s/1960s, birch. Later painted black. Good ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, "X600" Stool, Artek, 1960s
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Alvar Aalto, 1960s 'X600' stool for Artek. Fan-shaped birch legs, upholstered black leather seat. Measure: height 45 cm. Manufacturer's stamp.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Solid Midcentury Pine Stools, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of solid pine stools in very good condition. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. The round seat is made of solid pine. The base is also made of solid pine wood and has four 'legs'...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rey Bar Stool in Deep Black Design by Bruno Rey for Dietiker with Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Based on the original Rey Collection designed by Swiss designer Bruno Rey in 1971, HAY has teamed up with Dietiker to present the Rey Bar Stool. It retai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
Located in Vienna, AT
Erik Buck. Bar stool with solid hardwood frame with footrest, seat upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A / S, model OD 61...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Counter Stool 'Lavitta' 65 by Poiat, Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Counter stool Lavitta 65 by Poiat The latest member of the Lavitta Collection, the Lavitta Counter Stool continues focusing on the sophisticated union of traditional wooden furnit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Ikea Rare Red Metal and Wool Three pod Stool, Model Eskilstuna, 1990s
By Carmel McElroy, Graeme Findlay, IKEA
Located in Schagen, NL
Scandinavian Modern stool, model Eskilstuna, from the Ikea PS series, 1999. The stool features a Red Lacquered Tubular Metal Base with a Red Wool Seating. The ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tall Tripod Stool in Solid Pine, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Highly decorative tall stool in solid pine. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s. This modern stool will fit in many types of home decors. Perfectly suited for a Classic, Wabi ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Alvar Aalto Stool in Birch "Model 60" Produced by Artek, Finland ca 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early stool "model 60" designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland in the 1940s. In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use. Stable. D...
Category

1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Stool with Fabric, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with wool fabric. Designed and made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Counter Stool 'Lavitta' 65 by Poiat, Dark Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Counter stool Lavitta 65 by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Dark oak Dimensions: H. 65 x 50 x 44 cm The latest member of the L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Antti Nurmesniemi 'Sauna' Stools Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 ‘Sauna’ stools designed by Antti Nurmesniemi. Produced in Finland.
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Pair of Stools by Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two BM 2202 - Stools in patinated red leather with oak legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stool Solid in Pine Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated solid pine. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great original...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Vintage Midcentury Alvar Aalto stool, model "Y61", Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stool by Alvar Aalto, model “Y 61”. Made from birch with flowing lines, wreathed rattan seat.
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Solid Pine Cabin Stool Handmade at Vemdalia, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Swedish "Sportstuga" pine stool with rectangular top with scalloped sides raised on tapered legs. This stool is a modern take on the traditional Swedish cabin...
Category

1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak and Brass Bench Stool, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Teak bench stool Denmark 1960 solid and stable metal base. brass details.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stool Model "Palle" Produced by K. J. Pettersson & Söner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool ‘Palle’ by unknown designer. Produced by K. J. Pettersson & Söner in Sweden.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Öresund Modern Stool by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian bench/pouf designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in the 1960s. A Nordic design piece with e...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Bar Stool 'Lavitta' 75 by Poiat, Dark Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Counter stool Lavitta 75 by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Dark oak Dimensions: H. 75 x 50 x 44 cm The latest member of the L...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Bar Stool 'Lavitta' 75 by Poiat, Black Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Counter stool Lavitta 65 by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Black oak Dimensions: H. 75 x 50 x 44 cm The latest member of the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Slim Danish Stools by Erik Buch, Denmark, 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
Pair of mid-century stools by Danish Designer Erik Buch. Made in Denmark during the 1950s by O.D. Mobler / Domus Dancia. This is a very rare design classic which maintains the manufa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Counter Stool 'Lavitta' 65 by Poiat, Black Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Counter stool Lavitta 65 by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Black oak Dimensions: H. 65 x 50 x 44 cm The latest member of the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Bertel Gardberg Stool Model Sauna in Solid Pine, Finland, 1950s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Rare solid pine stool model Sauna designed by Bertel Gardberg and produced by Normark Finnmade for Villa Jouhki in Finland, 1950s. The stool features three legs attached to a round ...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Bar Stool 'Lavitta' 75 by Poiat, Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Counter stool Lavitta 75 by Poiat Model shown: Lavitta 75 - Oak The latest member of the Lavitta Collection, the Lavitta Counter Stool continues focusing on the sophisticated u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to details. The less common X-leg with the leather padding bring plain beauty. The original blue leather makes t...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Set of Four High Stools in Solid Pine, Made in Finland 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four great looking high stools in solid pine. Perfect for a bar or in the kitchen. Made in Findland in the 1960s. Great condition.
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Footstool, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
The footrest, produced in the 1960s, was imported from Denmark. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat has been covered with a new fabric...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Ingvar Hildingsson Milking Stool 1970's, signed
Located in Uccle, BE
Simple Brutalist pine wood stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. This stool is also called Milking Stool as Hildingsson sought inspiration in traditional rural Nordic culture for his iconic d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rare Stool in Oak and Leather for Luxus, Sweden 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare black leather and oak stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, executed in Sweden in the 1960s. Sculptural base and padded seats, original leather, nice patina to the oak...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian; Minimalistic; pine; wood; four-legged; stools; 1950s; Craftsmanship; Woodworking; Charlotte Perriand; Scandinavian Modern; Scandinavian minimalistic four-legged pin...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Ottomans by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of Kai Kristiansen rosewood ottomans produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark, circa 1950s. The seats has been reupholstered in off-white, pure wool fabric from Chase Erwin.   
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Set of 2 Counter Stool, Betty Tk8, Black W.Black Webbing by T & K for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this stool’s sturdy frame is crafted from lacquered oak. The webbed seat – whose straps are made from natural linen fibers and woven by hand – offers a soft, cushioned base. Betty TK...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Midcentury Stool Model Pragh Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with sheepskin. Designed by Danish architects Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell. Great condition.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is based on the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional cro...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pine Stool by Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Berlin, BE
Handmade pine stool from Sweden.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

John Mortensen Swivel Bar Stool "Fountain" For Dyrlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful cone shaped bar stools. Aluminum base with hardwood and leater seat. Designed by John Mortensen for Dyrlund in the 1970s. Up to four avai...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Stool with Sheepskin, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman reupholstered with sheepskin. Designed and made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Pair of Olof Ottelin Apila "Clover" Stools
Located in Helsinki, FI
These stools represent four-leaf clovers, which are known as a sign of good luck. The quality of the materials and the craftmanship is outstanding. The stools are sturdy and in great...
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Grace Axel Larsson Seagrass and Beech Stool for SMF, 1930's
Located in Uccle, BE
A stool by Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabriken (SMF) Bodafors, designed circa 1929. The stool is made of stained beech with seagrass. Gently restored.  
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 for Artek, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to details. The less common X-leg with the leather padding bring plain beauty. This stool is in good condition w...
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Swivel Stool with Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with adjustable height in patinated leather and stained beech. Designed and made in Denmark 1940s
Category

1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Vodder bar stools model 64 Sibast Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 3 'model 64' stools designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. This rare set of stools has a nice shaped frame made of solid teak wood. ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Lisa Johansson-Pape Stools Model Apila Produced by Stockmann Oy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools model Apila designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Stockmann Oy in Finland.
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Stools by David Rosén, NK, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful mahogany stools by David Rosén, with dark red leather seats. Possible to fold.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Scandinavian Stool 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
'Le Roi' Stool by Norr11 Dimensions : Diameter: 36 cm Height: 44 cm Model shown on the picture: Color: natural oak Natural French Rattan --- The Le Roi Coffee Table is constructed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Swedish Desk and Stool by Göran Malmvall 1940s/'50s
Located in Brescia, IT
Pine wood table and stool set designed by G.Malmvall for The Swedish Fur company. Two pieces of furniture of Scandinavian origin, evident in the type of wood used and the rustic b...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Set of 3 Bar Stools by Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3 bar stools in original patinated black leather on steel frame. Piet Hein / Fritz Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavain Stool
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavain stool in black lacquered beech.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Stool / Sidetable in Teakwood and Black Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Cool little stool or side table made in Denmark in the 1960s. The stool is made from solid Bangkok teakwood with an amazing grain. It featur...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Swedish Mid Century Four Legged Stool in Solid Pine, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare four legged stool in solid pine produced in Sweden ca 1970s. In good vintage condition with small signs and patina from age and use. Dimensions: Height: 38 cm Diameter of th...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Stools in Pine
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare stools manufactured in Sweden, ca 1970. Studio craft stools with a round seat, resting on four legs that are beautifully connected with vis...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Hunting Stools Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of hunting stools by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mogens Koch MK-30 Folding Stool for Interna
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch 1898-1992. A foldable stool, model No. MK-30, by Danish architect and designer Mogens Koch. Made of Palisander frame with black leather seating. Manufactured by Inte...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Scandinavian Modern Öresund Design by Børge Mogensen Stool
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern Öresund design by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. The stool is from the 1960s and made in light oak. Good vintage condition consistent with age and use...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of Coffee Table and 3 Stools by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very original set consisting one glass top coffee table and three matching stools by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg. Hopefully you can see on one of the photos there are a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Glass, Teak

Scandinavian Designer Stool Bar Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This bar chair is following the design of our dinning chairs. Its minimalistic crisp lines and functional form are inspired by the new Nordic design. This chair is made of sustainab...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Wool

Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool, Cognac Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
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2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern stools 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 stools, popular names associated with this style include Alvar Aalto, Artek, Ingvar Hildingsson, and Fritz Hansen. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $52,616 while the average work can sell for $1,856.

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