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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
Swedish Midcentury Stool in Mahogany and Beech
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stool or pedestal in mahogany and beech, possibly designed by G-A Berg, Sweden. Condition: Very good original condition.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Tervasaaren Puutyötehdas, Stool, Stained Pine, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine stool designed and produced by Tervasaaren Puutyötehdas, Finland, c. 1960s. Seat height: 16.25
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Tervasaaren Puutyötehdas, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine stool designed and produced by Tervasaaren Puutyötehdas, Finland, c. 1960s. Seat height: 16.25
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Ingvar Hildingsson Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool, birch. Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed. Set of 2 available. Excellent condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

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 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Beech

Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Aged Brass Metal and Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara, `Pirkka` Stools 4 Pieces, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four stools, model Pirkka designed by Imari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1970s. Dining set also available, 4 pieces. See last two pictures.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Stool by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish modern stool designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in the 1930s offers a distinctive blend of craftsmanship and historical allur...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Seagrass, Birch

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

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Birch

Jørgen Rohweder for Falsteds Møbelstelfabrik Stools in Wood and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Rohweder for Falsteds Møbelstelfabrik stools, beech, leather, Denmark, 1950s Crafted in the 1950s by Jørgen Rohweder for Falsteds Møbelstelfabrik, this pair of stools exempli...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pine stool, brutalistic design, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Brutalistic pine stool designed and produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Fits together with other so called sports cabin furniture. A style made famous by Swedish designer Axel Einar H...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Stool in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated leather and rosewood frame, designed and made in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare foldable stool model PK-91 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

A set of five stools made by company Svensk Furu 1950s
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of five stools made by company Svensk Furu 1950s Wear consistent with age and use. Made out of pine wood. Marked with company logo 'Svensk F...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian modern pine stools, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Påarp, SE
Pair of solid pine stools. Unknown designer, produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Perfect as stools or side tables. Scratches and marks due to age and usage.
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1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

1930s Stool with stained beech frame reupholstered with brown Niger leather.
Located in København K, 84
This 1930s stool, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design principles of early 20th-century Danish furniture. The frame, construc...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ingvar Hildingsson Stool, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pinewood. Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed. Excellent condition.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Lou Stool: Round Form, Oak Essence
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Lou Stool exudes simplicity and sophistication with its clean lines and organic form. Crafted from solid wood, it offers both stability and style, with subtle curves that reflect...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Pine Stools with Linen Fabric Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 stools by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Linen, Pine

Scandinavian 1950s larch stool
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage solid larch stool with turned legs and shaped top, Scandinavian production 1950s/60s. Vintage Scandinavian solid larch stool, dating from the 1950s/60s. The contoured top wi...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Teak & Papercord Stool, C. 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic vintage Danish stool, its legs are made of teak and the seat is paper-cord. This stool is original from the 1950’s. The condition is absolutely great. Very sturdy and strong ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 3, Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Copper, Denmark 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
A original set of 3 early tripod Dot Stools by Fritz Hansen. In Teak molded plywood with it iconic copper dot rivets. All marked and in original con...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Copper

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

Set of sculptural pine stools by Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of foce pine stools designed by Rainer Daumiller and produced by Hirtshals Savvaerk during the 1970s. Sculptural design in solid pine.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Olof Kettunen Stools by J. Merivaara in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of stools designed by Olof Kettunen. Produced by J. Merivaara in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Stools, Designed by Rud Thygesen, 1980
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three stools in beech frame and wool. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Mid-Century modern SJ.08 stool by Erik Buck. New edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The SJ.08 Stool: Timeless Simplicity, Crafted to Perfection The Stool SJ.08 by Erik Buck is a beautifully understated yet meticulously crafted piece of furniture. Its design is as g...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960's Rare three leg beechwood and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

A pair of mid century finnish free form stools/ sidetable in birch. Finland 1960
Located in København K, 84
This unique pair of midcentury Finnish stools or side tables represents a harmonious blend of nature-inspired design and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafte...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Ingvar Hildingsson stools, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sheepskin stools produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed "IH". Designed 1970s. Set of 4 available. Please note: Listed price is for a single stool.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Vintage Stool by Arne Hovmand Olsens Denmark, 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 39cm W, 25,5cm D, 48,5cm H. Condition: Good.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Unique Scandinavian Design Hand-crafted Stool, Nature Pine, 1950s, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
**ONE OF A KIND! – Unique Norwegian Vintage Handcrafted Small Bench / Stool** Add rustic charm to your home with this exceptional Norwegian vintage bench / seat / stool, handcraft...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine, Wood

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

Swedish Designer, Stool, Dark-Stained Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

2021 CH56 Bar Stool by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut & Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH56 Bar Stool designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The stool is made with a solid walnut frame and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Stool in Solid Teak by ESA, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare stool in solid teak. Designed and made by ESA Møbelværk. Great original condition.
Category

1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Swedish Stools in Pine
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare stools manufactured in Sweden, ca 1970. Extremely well made stools that consist of a round seat with four legs that are beautifully connected with visible joinery. Conditio...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Set of Three Metal Bar Stools with Red Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, set of three bar stools, metal, red fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1970s   Set of three bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. These stools hold ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Stools, Oak, Green Painted Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and green-painted metal stools designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.   
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Madison Bar Stool Walnut Blood Red
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Verner Panton Low Cone Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton Low Cone Stool Designed in 1958 and Produced by Plus-linje. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheet Metal

French Designer Handcrafted Round Stools in Wood, by E. Gizard Paris, pack of 2
Located in Landivy, FR
Pair of 2 round stools in solid Ash wood Diameter: 40 cm / 15.75'' Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs each Displaid price is for 2 stools Mon Petit Meuble Français provides exclusively 10...
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2010s European Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Midcentury Stool in Oak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in solid oak and fabric, designed made in Denmark, 1950s.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

2021 Carl Hansen KK87830 Propeller Stool by Kaare Klint w/ Leather & Oil Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK87830 Propeller Stool made with a solid smoked oil oak frame and tan leather seat.  The stool, designed by Kaare Klint and produce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Leather

Vintage wood and leather stool
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage stool with birch wood frame and black leatherette seat. Characterized by the conical legs and the presence of wooden handles. Practical and lightweight it can be used eithe...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Solid Oak Stool – PI
Located in Orlando, FL
The PI Series Scandinavian-Style Solid Oak Stool blends the durability of oak wood with the elegance of handcrafted craftsmanship, offering a unique and timeless aesthetic. Designed ...
Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

1960s Fully Restored and Reupholstered Danish Footstool
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully restored and reupholstered danish footstool. The footstool feature a simple and elegant design with it's thick upholstered seat on top of 4 lim tanned beech legs with ...
Category

1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptural Organic Brown Birch Stool, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage sculptural and organic tree legged stool from birch veneer and plywood 1950s. The tree legged stool with shellac polished surface by hand demonstrates a ...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Rare Stool ‘Palle’ in Pine, 1970's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Stool ‘Palle’ in Pine, 1970's Additional Information: Material: Pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by K. J. Pettersson & Söner in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 60 ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Danish Solid Pine Tripod Stool, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stool is aesthetically, a tempered Modernism in design: clean forms without exaggeration with the high-quality work of Danish cabinetmakers. Humble in its material and size, thi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Solid Pine Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s. Good vintage condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

2021 BA004S Preludia Bar Stool by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Oak w/ Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BA004S Preludia Bar Stool, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The stool is made with a white powder-coated steel frame and a gray fabric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Stool in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated leather and solid stained oak frame, designed and made in Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bent Møller Jepsen Easy Chair with Stool Produced by Sitamo Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare 3 legged easy chair with stool designed by Bent Møller Jepsen. Produced by Sitamo Møbler in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 66 x 59 x 80 cm, SH...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

FRAMA Contemporary Minimal design Adam Stool in Oak with Black Steel Frame H65
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Adam stool collection is inspired by industrial design, an artist's studio, and a workshop. The functionality and simplicity of the design, combined with strong materials, gives ...
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2010s Danish 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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