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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Krogenæs Møbler, Stool, Pine, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, 1960s.
Seat height: 14.25" H
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 14.5" H
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 16.5” H x 19.5” W x 10” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stool Model Pirkka, Designed for Laukaan Puu, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Designed for Laukaan Puu in 1957.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Danish Designer, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric stool designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Danish Modern Rosewood Slatted Stool with Leather cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Rosewood Slatted Stool with Black Leather cushion. Good vintage condition. Great little stool - Solid Rosewood. Made in Denmark.
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Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Aino Aalto Table and 4 Aalto Stools in Marimekko Synthetic Fabric, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Simple, elegant, minimalistic Scandinavian design at its best. The patina for this set is quite pleasing to the eye as well, honey like color. Add the Marimekko plastic laminated fabric and you have a new set or master pieces of design. This fabric is quite durable and will stand the test of time.
The legs for both the table and stools can be easily unscrewed, so the whole package will take much less space than otherwise required for shipping.
We would like to sell...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Plastic
Apila stool by Rauni Peippo for Oy Stockmann AB, Kervo Snickerifabrik, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stool, model Apila, designed by Finish designer Rauni Peippo for Stockmann Orno in the 1950s. This model was for a very long time attributed to world famous Finnish lighting designer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of 3 Alvar Aalto Stackable Stools Model 60, Marimekko Fabric, Artek 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
These three Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 15.75”
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Collection of Nine Artist Stools with Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nine stools in oak, beech and teak with patinated leather, designed and made in Denmark. Original condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak, Beech, Teak
Swedish Primitive Folkart Chair/Stool from Gräsmyran, Edsbyn cirka 1830s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Primitive Folkart Chair/Stool from Gräsmyran, Edsbyn cirka 1830s
Owner marks and beautiful patina, wear consistent with age and use.
Made of Pi...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and black-painted wood stool designed by Ilmari Tapivaara and produced by Laukaan Puu OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 13"
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish milking stool crafted from pine, with decorative teak inlays. Handcrafted by Andreas Zätterqvist in Sweden using traditional techniques and mainly local materials. Andreas ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Pine
Finnish Designer, Stool, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and fabric stool designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1960s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool; design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1960s.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Prototype of a Mogens Lassen stool in lacquered metal, Denmark 1930’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Prototype of a Mogens Lassen tractor seat stool in black lacquered metal made in Denmark in the 1930’s.
The stool is a prototype of the tractor seat stool that can be seen used ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish milking stool crafted from pine, with decorative teak stripes. Handcrafted by Andreas Zätterqvist in Sweden using traditional techniques and mainly local materials. Andreas...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Pine
Ingvar Hildingsson stools, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stools produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed "IH". Designed 1970s.
Please note: Listed price is for a single stool.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Uno and Östen Kristiansson stool for Luxus Vittsjo
Located in Skokie, IL
Uno and Östen Kristiansson stool for Luxus Vittsjo, Sweden
Dimensions: 17 1/4" h x 19 3/4" w x 14 1/4" d
Materials: oak, leather, brass
Condition: Excellent
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Small Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Pine Stool by Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Berlin, BE
Handmade pine stool from Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool 60 In Birch and Red, 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
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Birch Stools Model. 60, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines and organic forms of nature, the Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool is a timeless piece of ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small birch stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
seat height 8.25”.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
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
Rare Alvar Aalto 4 Legged Stools E60 Wartime Version in Red & Blue, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto war-time stools are extremely sought after collectibles for the simple reason that not many of them are available any more. A war-time stoo...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Pair Contemporary Sculptural Bar Stool Black Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Stool. Wood, Jute Straps, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and jute strap stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Jute, Wood
1950s Fully Restored Danish Stool
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Fully restored danish stool.
The stool feature a simple and elegant design with it's curved upholstered seat on top of it's four fluted chair legs ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Bar Stool 'Lavitta' 75 by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
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
Josef Frank Stools Model 973 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools model 973 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Papyri Stool in Cherry with Handwoven Danish Cord
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring a mortice and tenon frame and handwoven seat, the Papyri Stool is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested cherry.
The seat features a continu...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Cherry
Rainer Daumiller stool
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rainer daumiller stool in lacquered pine.
Classic rainer daumiller seat and seating comfort.
daumiller design at its best. Soft, organic shapes.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto, Pair of X601 Stools with Fan Legs & Brown Leather, Artek 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This stool was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek originally in the 1950s. We have noticed throughout the years that this stool has been often used as a bed side table. It can also b...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Birch
Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Dark Brown 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Pine Stools in the manner of Krogenæs Møbler, Scandinavia ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
What makes wood so appealing besides its natural beauty is the ease in which it can be cut and the array of beautiful shapes that can be sculpted from it. These mid-century stools, r...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Organic Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Teak and Leather Stools Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These stools in teak with seats in leather was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
The teak part is in excellent condition. The seats have a vintage wear and one...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Modern, Pine Stool, 1969
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid century, Scandinavian Jonte stool designed by Gilbert Marklund produced by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden The stool is made of pine in original condition. Other designers of the perio...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Pair of Sven Ellekaer Three-Legged Stools in Teak, Chr. Linneberg, Denmark, 1962
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of stools was designed by Sven Ellekaer and produced by Christian Linneberg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, 1962. The round seat pads are upholstered in a black and white vinyl leather, resting on a three-legged frame in teak wood. The decoratively applied vertical lines of a contrasting wenge wood veneer in the legs are unique for this model, which was normally executed entirely in teak or rosewood.
We also have a lounge chair available, see the last picture of the listing. See listing reference LU1803326426552 for the chair.
Literature reference:
Mobilia Magazine...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak, Wenge
Leather stool in the manner of Josef Frank and Svenskt Tenn, 1940-50s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Leather and mahogany stool in the manner of Josef Frank. Made by unknown cabinetmaker. Curved legs made from solid mahogany. seat reupholstered with a cognac colored leather. Very go...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Stained Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Small Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Stools from the Mid 20th Century in Natural Wood
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wood stools from the Mid-20th Century in natural wood
Perfect stools for indoors or outdoors
Very solid and ergonomic shape.
There are 3 and they are sold individually
They are p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sculptural Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Artist Workshop Stool after Prouve Olson Odelberg AB
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This stool design seems to be an exact replica of the one Jean Prouve did for Odelberg Olsen AB in 1930. However this stool has a Russian label with the logo of the Tsiolkovsky State...
Category
1940s Russian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Vintage Swedish Pine Stool
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Swedish pinewood stool or side table. By unknown designer, c. 1960s-1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of 3 Fat Bar Stool by Tom Dixon New in Box Custom Made
By Tom Dixon
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 3 Barstools these were custom made we have another set of 2 available, but we were not able to use these sets we had to wait 6 months for them our loss is your win. thes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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”.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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.