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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 Pine Stool Model "Visingsö" by Carl Malmsten for Waggeryds Möbelfabrik
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century four legged "Visingsö" pine stool by Carl Malmsten produced by Waggeryds Möbelfabrik in Sweden. In good original condition with the manufacturers stamp under the seat.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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 ...
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2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

"Braga" Contemporary / Modern Natural Wood and Bronze Stools
Located in Queens, NY
4 Contemporary / Modern "Braga" counter stools with shaped natural finish wooden seats, supported by a metal frame with polished bronze footrests and accents. (PRICED EACH) (Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Midcentury Scandinavian Stool in Pine, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in solid pine. Designed and made in Sweden, 1970s. Great original condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

Pine Wood Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden, circa 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pine Wood Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Pine Wood Stool, Sweden, 1970s
$1,316 Sale Price
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Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of stools/side tables was produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. Crafted from solid pine, the pieces have developed a beautiful natural patina over tim...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high stool/piano bench in oak with new leather upholstery.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rectangular Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A (foot)stool in oak, featuring sculptural legs and a rectangular seat newly upholstered in high-quality light grey lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s, this stu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Danish Large Stool Upholstered in 'Casentino' Woollen Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two and three seater sofas, this beautiful, stylish and comfortable stool has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s. I...
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

Modernist Stool in ebonized ash and Danish cord. Designed and built by Val Khvan
By Valeriy Khvan
Located in Millburn, NJ
Inspired by the enduring elegance of Danish design, this handcrafted stool is a modern homage to traditional cord weaving techniques. The seat features a meticulously hand-woven 3...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Sapele Wood

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

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

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

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...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of vintage Scandinavian formica stools
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of vintage Scandinavian 1970s formica and oak stools with triangular design and soft lines. This pair of vintage Scandinavian stools from the 1970s is made of formica and oak. ...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Formica

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

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

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Bent Møller Jepsen Stool Produced by Sitamo Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare 3 legged stool designed by Bent Møller Jepsen. Produced by Sitamo Møbler in Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut Black
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Stool in Oak, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated oak, designed made by a danish cabinetmaker.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Danish Wooden Tripod Milking Stool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functional design is the evident guiding principle of many Scandinavian pieces from the early mid-century, and there is hardly a better example than this milking stool. In earlier da...
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set of Three Danish Teak & Papercord Stools 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic set of three Danish stools, there legs are made of teak and the seats are paper-cord. These stools are original from the 1950’s. The condition is absolutely great. Very sturd...
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15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

3 Bar Stools by Lars Werner, Form & Refine - Denmark 2000s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Bar Stools - Lars Werner - Form&Refine - 2000s Wear Consistent with age and use : See Photos 3 Bar Stools by Lars Werner, Form & Refine - Denmark 2000s Measures : 59cmx50cm H:77cm M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, this ottoman or stool epitomizes the understated elegan...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Important Pair of 'X602' Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1954
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Very rare pair of model ‘X602’ stools designed by Alvar Aalto around 1954. Made of a birch tripod base with exceptional wood detailing and the original black leather seats. In great ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

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...
Category

Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

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

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 ...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Ingvar Hildingsson Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed "IH". Designed 1970s. Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

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

Sportstuge Stool in Solid Pine Made in Norway by Norsk Husflid, circa 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Three legged pine stole made in Norway by Norsk Husflid, circa 1950s. Made from solid pine with a nicely hand shaped seat. Good vintage condition with patina and wear consistent with...
Category

1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Solid Pine, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side tables / stools in solid pine. Designed and made in Scandinavia in the 1970s. Great original condition.
Category

1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Stool by Olof Kettunen to J. Merivaara Oy, 1950
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian stool of Olof Kettunen to J. Merivaara Oy, circa 1950. Red lacquered plywood seat. Black lacquered steel foot. Original paint. Has its labels.
Category

1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Ingvar Hildingsson Stool Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool designed by Ingvar Hildingsson. Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden.
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Roberts Bar Stool Walnut Red
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 stunn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

ORIENT Stool / Coffee Table, Cedar, Round, Block Wood
Located in İzmir, İzmir
-With its cedar body, it can be used as a bed side, side table, coffee table, or stool in your bedroom and spaces. -It is produced by hand from cedar wood using the turning method. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Solid Pine Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s. Good vintage condition.
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

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

Woven Seagrass and Painted Wood Stool by Axel Larsson for Gemla, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A stool by Axel Larsson. Made of painted wood with woven seagrass seat. All original.
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Seagrass, Wood, Paint

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.
Category

1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Stool Produced by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Contemporary hi-pi Bar Stool, Ebonised Oak, Danish Cord Seat & Brass Foot Rails
Located in Norwich, GB
Our high-pi bar stool at 85cm (33.5") tall has satin brass foot rails and is available in the following finishes: matt clear oak, limed oak, fumed oak or eb...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Stool Ottoman Mini with Lamb Fur
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mini stool gathers inspiration from Scandinavian design made incredibly confortable with the addition of soft upholstery. The top is upholstered in natural sheep leather and the legs...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Wood

Sigvard Nilsson Bar Stools in Poplar Produced by Söwe in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 bar stools designed by Sigvard Nilsson. Produced by Söwe in Sweden.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Poplar

Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Pink
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian 1960s teak stool - Faux leather seat
Located in Brescia, IT
Small Scandinavian stool from the 1960s, with teak wood frame and black faux leather seat. Minimalist design typical of the era. Scandinavian-made stool from the 1960s, made with a ...
Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel/Hallingdal 944, by Verner Panton for &T
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

Large Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's Additional Information: Material: Jatoba wood Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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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