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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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Number in Set: Single Piece
Norwegian Milking Stool cirka 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Milking Stool cirka 1850 Beautiful smooth patina with residue of original paint. Made of birch tree. Height: 32 cm/12.5 inch Depth: 22 cm/8.6 inch Widht: 50 cm/19.6 inch
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Mid-19th Century Norwegian Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Rare vintage stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Rare vintage stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , 1970’s Dimensions: 45cm Height, 35cm Width, 40cm Depth Condition: Paint has some small chips and cracks from age an...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Midcentury stool by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat stool by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with elegantly sculpted feet. Rattan seat in a densely wreathed pattern.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman for Povl Dinesen
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Povl Dinesen Danish modern Teak ottoman with saddle leather sling. The leather has lots of patina with minor spotting.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Göperts, Stool, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and beige velvet fabric stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height 20”
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Olof Kettunen, Stool, Plywood, Metal, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded red-painted plywood and black-lacquered metal stool designed by Olof Kettunen and produced by J. Merivaara Oy, Finland, 1950s Seat height 16”.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian red stool
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s stool with red fabric. The slightly dark-colored wooden frame gives the piece a warm feel, while the red fabric seat adds a contemporary accent. Good condition, conservative ...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Stool cirka 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Stool cirka 1850 With a smooth surface in grey-pink tone and great patina. Made of birch wood. Height: 48 cm/18.8 inch Depth: 34 cm/13.3 inch Widht: 44 cm/17.3 inch
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Stool Model Pragh Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman in fabric, designed by Danish architects Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Norwegian Hand-Crafted Stool Model 522 in Pine by Krogenaes Möbler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Norwegian solid pine stool model nr 522. It comes in a stable, three legged construction with patinated untreated surface. The stool is burn marked “Krogenæs Möbler” on ...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Barstool in Red-Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, barstool, metal, faux leather, Denmark, 1970s   A design by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, this bar stool with its modesty and simplicity, is an excellent ch...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian vintage stool
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s stool lined with long-haired fabric. With small dimensions, this stool is perfect for adding a touch of personality and functionality to any space. The long-haired fabric add...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish stool with eiffel base made from walnut and leather
Located in Forserum, SE
This unique Swedish stool features a solid walnut construction, complemented by red leather upholstery and distinctive rattan details around the legs. Notably, its characteristic Eif...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Walnut

Scandinavian Stools in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottomans or stools, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, these stools epitomize the understated elegance chara...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Olsen Dining Chairs / Side Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen bar stool with rotable seat of black skai. Frame of solid teak. Made by Frem Røjle, Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Swedish Mid Century Tripod Wooden Stool in Birch by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century wooden low tripod stool in birch by Ingvar Hildingsson produced in Sweden 1970s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 38 cm / 14.95" Diameter of the seat: 26...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Pair of 1960s Birch Wood K65 Alvar Aalto Stools by Artek-- 2 Pieces
Located in Madison, WI
Dimensions: 13.5" seat diameter 24" Seat height 28" total height Sold as a pair of two stools. **Ships from our Madison WI warehouse, for fast shipping within the US Very early 19...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Norwegian Stool Model 522 in Pine by Krogenaes Möbler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Norwegian solid pine stool model nr 522. It comes in a stable, three legged construction with patinated untreated surface. The stool is burn marked “Krogenæs Möbler” on t...
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool 60 In Birch, Artek, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic red model 60 stool in birch and beautiful patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1940s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in produ...
Category

1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Tripod Stool in solid Pine wood by Gröning Design Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Tripod Stool designed in the manner of Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Solid pine wood and finished with a clear lacquer. The stool is in very good condition and stamped with G...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early stool designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1941. Very early example with paper label, hand signed BM -41 for the manufacturing year, 1941. Made from ...
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Scandinavian Stools in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottomans or stools, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, these stools epitomize the understated elegance chara...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Ingvar Hildingsson Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool, birch. Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed. Set of 2 available. Excellent condition.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Bernhard Petersen 1960s Rosewood Stool
Located in London, GB
Rosewood stool produced by Bernhard Petersen with newly woven papercord seat.   
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Josef Frank stool model 1063 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 1063, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid walnut and adorned with red leather upholstery, it features decorative brass rivets encircling th...
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Alvar Aalto Stool X602, 1950s Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back in the 1950s. A rare model, the X-leg stool is one of the simplest yet most brill...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s. Birch. Good vintage condition, gorgeous patina. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) ...
Category

1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Modern, A Unique Stool in Pine, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a one-of-a-kind stool crafted from solid pine, handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker during the vibrant 1970s. This exceptional piece seamlessly merges form and function, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool for Artek, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1960s. Birch frame with linoleum top. Good vintage condition, beautiful patina and wear consistent with age and use. Classic Alvar Aa...
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish milking stool crafted from pine, with decorative dot shaped teak & oak inlays. Handcrafted by Andreas Zätterqvist in Sweden using traditional tech...
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Pine

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

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-century modernist birch wood stool, Nannylund, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century stool with an organic shape, skillfully crafted from solid birch at the workshops of the Nannylund vocational school for students with intellectual disabilities. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Stools
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...
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1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Stool attributed to Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, variation of stool 967
Located in Forserum, SE
Early version of Stool 967, originally designed by Josef Frank in 1938 for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid mahogany with a rattan seat, this model bears a striking resemblance...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Curva Solid Walnut Barstools by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
6 "Curva" barstools constructed of solid FSC-Certified walnut responsibly sourced in the USA featuring Danish inspired contours and curves. (PRICED EACH)
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish milking stool crafted from pine, seat with solid teak stripes. Handcrafted by Andreas Zätterqvist in Sweden using traditional techniques and mainl...
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Pine

Piet Hein Bar Stool, Original Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein bar stools original upholstered with black leather. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Igvar Hildingsson Original Stool in Mix Wood Beech & Ash Wood
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare mix wood Ingvar Hildingsson stool made in Beech & ash wood during the last part of the XXème century. The stool is in verry good condition, it's mark and labeled by the artist. ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Beech

Hingvar Hildingsson stool made in birch circa 1980. Sweden.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Hingvar Hildingsson stool made in birch circa 1980. Produced in Sweden, the stool is stamp and marked by the artist. Dimensions : H: 34 cm / L: 24 cm.Ingvar Hildingsson stool are bas...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool Model 60 In Birch, 1950s Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Seat height 15.25”
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

A danish stool form the mid century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant Danish stool, teak frame with a corded seat. The stool's supports are adorned with pyramidal motifs, exquisite patina, and in very good condition.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Teak

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

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara, ‘Pirkka’ Chairs, 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955 in dark stained pinewood and black lacquered dowel legs, marked. Priced individually.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara, ‘Pirkka’ Stools, 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful stools designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955 in pinewood and black lacquered dowel legs, marked, priced individually.
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an evolution of the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional c...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stools in Metal and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stools or ottomans, metal, leatherette, Europe, 1960s A sleek pair of stools made in Europe in the 1960s. This midcentury modern design is a wonderful addition to any interior, due ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Artist Stool in Oak and Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Artist stool in oak and patinated leather, designed and made in Denmark. Original condition.
Category

1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Seto Stool, Oak Light Oil/Natural Canvas by Keiji Takeuchi for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The Seto Stool is an elegant design combining proud Scandinavian and Japanese craft traditions. Inspired by Børge Mogensen's design philosophy, the solid oak and canvas stool exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Rainer Daumiller Solid Pine Stool, Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
A very functional and elegant pine stool attributed to Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals 1960s - Denmark. Solid sculpted and turned pine stool. A perfect minimalist and modernist design...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A set of four 1960's bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden. Featuring a burgundy leather seat which is 27cm diameter on a stainless ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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. ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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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