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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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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Number in Set: Single Piece
Style: Scandinavian Modern
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
Rainer Daumiller Stool in solid naturel pine for Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural stool designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark 1970s. The stool is made of solid pine wood with circular seat and slight tapered base. Very good origina...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Stool in Patinated Leather and Oak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated leather and solid oak frame, designed made by a danish cabinetmaker.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Modern Teak & Paper Cord Stool / Bench
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Danish modern stool / bench with hand woven paper cord seat, circa 1970s. The piece has a solid teak frame with stretchers and is quite solid and sturdy. The bases measures...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Papercord
Taburete 8 Bar Stool High, Soft Jade, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay
By Marc Morro, HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Spanish designer Marc Morro, Taburete 8 Bar Stool uses direct design language to create a functional and robust bar stool with a distinct yet mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
Located in Vienna, AT
Erik Buck. Bar stool with solid teak frame with footrest, seat upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A / S, model O...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Carl Malmsten Visingsö Stool, Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Farsta, SE
Carl Malmsten, Visingsö stool - Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden.
Simple but elegant handmade craftsmanship.
Has a thick patina and worned edges.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early Swedish mid century "Skoga / Utö" wooden stool in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932. In good original.
Dimensions: H: 45 cm...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Three model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s/1960s. Birch and imitation leather. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak barstool with a leather swivel seat.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Model "60" Vintage Stool in Birch by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland, circa 1970s. Classic Alvar Aalto design.
Birch legs and structure.
In original condition, with wear consistent wi...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Low Stool Four-Legged Birch Wood
By Artek
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Scandinavian Modern Low Stool Four-Legged Birch Wood
17.75 h x 16.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images listed
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Unknown swedish designer, oversized stool reupholstered in sheepskin, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Påarp, SE
A oversized stool reupholstered in champagne coloured sheepskin. Legs in stained beech. Unknown swedish designer, in the manner of Josef Frank.
Due to the fact that several skins ha...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
A set of two Swedish Asymmetrical Pine Stools/Sideboards ca 1970
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of two Swedish Asymmetrical Pine Stools/Sideboards ca 1970
Beautiful patina.
Made in pine wood.
Heigth: 39-44 cm/15.3-17.3 inch
Depth: 43-46 cm/16.9-18.1 inch
Width: 46-47 cm...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Stool, Wood, Leather, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown leather folding stool designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 14"H
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pine foot stole by Krogenæs Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Pine foot stole by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway. Great rustic design typical for the era. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear, such as stains and smaller cracks.
Size: W 21...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Grace Axel Larsson Seagrass and Beech Stool for SMF, 1930's
By Axel Larsson
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
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic stool model 60 in birch and black pegamoid or faux leather, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. This stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto des...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Faux Leather
David Rosén, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
seat height: 16.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of rare Danish Stools in Teak and Leather 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unknown Danish furniture maker, pair of fine stools in teak, leather and black metal legs with brass ends. Produced in 1950s. Original condition. We can change the leather on the sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Margaret T. Nordman, 1930s Taburette Designed for the New York World Fair, 1939
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Margaret N. Nordman designed this stool/taburette in 1939 for the New York World Fair. The elegant stool has detailed legs and a nice curved seat.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel, by Verner Panton for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
What makes the Wire Stool indicatively Verner Panton is the use of stainless-steel wire to create a simple geometric shape with repeated patterns, in a stackable stool that doubles a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian pine stool by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pine stool '522' produced by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, during the 1960s.
Made in the most beautiful pine. Three-legged with a sculpted seat. Lovely craftsmanship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Folding Stool, Galvanized Steel, Canvas, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white canvas and galvanized steel folding stool designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
seat height 15.75”.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Ingvar Hildingsson stools, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sheepskin stool produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed "IH". Designed 1970s.
Set of 2 available. Please note: Listed price is for a single stool.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Decorative Swedish rattan side tables / stools.
Located in Malibu, CA
Decorative rattan side tables / stools. Sweden, mid 20th century. Priced per stool. Two available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Mahogany, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and green velvet stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid century Swedish modern black leather canvas footstool stool bench
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Swedish modern black leather and canvas footstool or stool. Nice small bench or stool or ottoman with canvas sling and black leather with buttons and canvas upholstery. M...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculpted stools of walnut wood, seats upholstered in black leather, model OD 61. Designed by Erik Buch in the 1960s for by O.D. Møbler in Denmark.
Dimensions: 3...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in White Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in rich patinated birch and Niger leather
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in København K, 84
Presenting the 1954 Alvar Aalto stool model X602 in a super rich patinated birch upholstered in premium reddish brown Niger goat leather. Produced by Artek in 1960s. ( A matching sto...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Birch
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and floral-printed fabric stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fabric is designed by Josef Frank, and likely added to the stool at some point in history.
Seat he...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Stools in Massive Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Goteborg, SE
Pair of high quality stools in solid pine, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Adjustable Tripod Pine Stool, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Adjustable Tripod Pine Stool, 1960s.
Rustic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern swivel pine stool made in Sweden in the 1960s.
Simple three legged construction in solid Nordic p...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Primitive Milking Stool ca 1850-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
A Swedish Primitive Milking Stool ca1850-1880s
Featuring a beautiful gray tone acquired through time and sun exposure, along with distinctive ...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Stool for Magnus Olesen "The Doughnut Stool"
Located in Vienna, AT
Bentwood stool designed by Rud Thygesenand Johhny Sørensen in the 1970s for Magnus Olsen.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
Swedish Designer, Stool, Mohair, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and beige mohair stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Pine
Campaign Safari Counter Stool with Brown or Black Leather Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Safari stool is a testament to Danish midcentury furniture with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with sturdy leather straps, the stoo...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Swedish modern stools in elm with sheepskin made ca 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of Swedish modern stools made ca 1940s. Curved and slightly tapered legs in solid elm. New upholstery in sheepskin with white. Works just as well as stools or footrests. Very go...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Small Stool By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in New York, NY
Stool designed by Ingvar Hildingsson for I.H. Slöjd
Sweden, 1970's.
Birch.
Marked: IH.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60, from Artek 1950s, s the epitome of minimalistic furniture, versatile enough to serve as a seat, a table, a storage unit, or even a display surface. Thi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
An Ilmari Tapiovaara Tale Stool with Form-Pressed Plywood Seat, Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stuningly beautiful stool with a very aerodynamic look that it gives a flying seat illusion. As is the case with most of Tapiovaara's stools, this one is also 3-legged as it is nev...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Beautiful pearl grey patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Made out of pine and birch wood.
Height: 4...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Stool 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi' Stool by Norr11
Dimensions :
Diameter: 36 cm
Height: 44 cm
Model shown on the picture:
Color: Dark Smoked Oak
Natural French Rattan
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The Le Roi Coffee Table is constru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Palle Stool by K.J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden, 70s in Pine
Located in Halle, DE
Rare “Palle” stool in pine wood. Produced in the 1970s by K.J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden. More a room object than seating furniture. Straight sides with seat recess. Great patina. O...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Tripod Stool in Beech, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tripod stool in solid beech, reupholstered seat long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s.
A great object for the Scandinavian interior home...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Verner Panton Cone Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton cone bar stools designed in 1958 and produced by Plus-Linje.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and green velvet stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Seat height:16.25”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Swedish Wooden Mid Century Stool in Solid Stained Pine Produced in 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden rustic mid century stool in pine produced in Sweden, 1940s.
In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 40 cm / 15.75" W: 32 cm / 15.60" D: 32 cm / 15.60"
Goes well w...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Torsten Claeson Hand Made Swedish Curved Stool, c. 1960's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual shape and excellent craftsmanship.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s 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.