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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
MODUS by Kristian Solmer Vedel SET of 3 lounge chairs 1 stool & 2 coffee tables
Located in Landshut, BY
This set was designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel for the renowned Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark. It boasts excellent original condition. The set includes two lounge armchair...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

2021 Carl Hansen KK87830 Propeller Stool in Smoked Ash Oil w/ Natural Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK87830 Propeller Stool made with a solid smoked oil ash frame and natural canvas seat.  The stool, designed by Kaare Klint and prod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Ash

Axel Larsson 1930's stool in solid birch and rope All Original Decorative
Located in Forest, BE
This is a stool made by the Swedish architect Axel Larsson. Produced in the 1930's, made out of solid birch and ropes. Nicely made, it's a true piece of the 30's. Perfect in a entran...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Burl

3 Danish Mid Century Modern Stools attributed to Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Danish Mid Century Modern milking stools, design attributed to Arne Hovmand - Olsen, made in Denmark, circa 1940/60's. The stools are in as found condition, specific con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

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

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.
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Peder Kristensen Model GS60 for Glyngore Danish Teak Stool Footstool
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Peder Kristensen stool Modell GS60 for Glyngøre Stolefabrik. Solid teak wood and papercord. Classic Danish design. In good vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Pavilion AV9 Bar Stool in Black Steel /Walnut by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Pavilion bar chair has an airy feeling, with fluid curves for the wood veneer seat and back which continue as lyrical lines in the steel tubes of the legs. The result is a silho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Revolver Bar Stool, Rotatable High, Sky Grey, by Leon Ransmeier for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
The Revolver bar stool is positioned on a bearing mechanism that enables the seat and footing to rotate 360 degrees. The slim, slightly dished seat features curved edges for additio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Swedish Studio Crafted Pine Stool or Corner Table by Stig Sandqvist, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stool made by Swedish wood worker Stig Sandqvist. This stool could also be used as a side table, perfect fitting in a corner. The stool is made of solid pine and shows a beautiful pa...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Stool in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svensk Mobelindustri, stool, maple, Sweden, 1960s This stool of Swedish origin showcases a simple design with smooth rounded contours. Crafted entirely from maplewood, distinguished...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Stool in Oak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in solid oak and fabric, designed made in Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Pair of Stools in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of stools or ottomans, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools are exemplary for Mid-Century Scandinavian Design. The teak framework is ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Early Propeller Stool by Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Early produced propeller stool in chromed metal and canvas designed by MAA. Poul Kjærholm for EKC Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Fritz Hansen Adjustable Height Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These vintage 1940 Fritz Hansen stools made from rich mahogany and leather, are early examples of Danish design excellence. Their sleek, curved lines and minimalistic form showcase the era's emphasis on both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Fritz Hansen, born in 1847, was a Danish furniture designer and entrepreneur whose name became synonymous with iconic, high-quality design. He founded the furniture company Fritz Hansen in 1872, initially specializing in woodworking and chair-making. Hansen's dedication to craftsmanship and quality soon earned the company a stellar reputation. In the early 20th century, under his leadership, Fritz Hansen started collaborating with renowned designers, paving the way for the brand's global recognition. One of the pivotal moments was the collaboration with Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s, which resulted in some of the most iconic furniture designs, including the Egg Chair, Swan Chair, and Series 7 Chair. These iconic stools, bearing the marks of age with grace, serve as a testament to Fritz Hansen's legacy, offering not just seating but a piece of design history. Two adjustable height stools...
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1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Swedish Burl Birch Stool from the early 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Burl Birch Stool from the early 18th century Beautiful patina and natural wear. Seat made of burl birch with later-added legs in pine. Heigth: 40 cm/15.7 inch Diameter: 39 ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Burl

Mid Century Scandinavian Pine Minimalist Architect Stool 1/6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Stool comes from Denmark. It has a minimalistic and architectural design. Puristic and beautiful. Made of solid scandinavian pine wood. We have 6 stools in Stock.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Round Teak Stacking Stool End Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage round stool or end table circa 1960s. Features a curved teak tabletop and a three legged base. Price is for each stool, one left.    Seat 12.13"...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Solid Midcentury Pine Stools, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of solid pine stools in very good condition. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. The round seat is made of solid pine. The base is also made of solid pine wood and has four 'legs'...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of 4 industrial stools
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian stools with round black-painted laminated wood seat and tubular metal legs. Good conditions. Potrebbe presentare dei segni del tempo. Please pay attention to t...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Stool for Laukaan Puu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Designed for Laukaan Puu in 1957, stamped. Three available sold separately.  
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian 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

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

Materials

Pine

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

Swedish Mid Century Tripod Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare tripod stool in stained pine. Produced in Sweden by an unknown designer. Stamped "Gröning Design - Bergsjö Sweden." In the manner of the more f...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Vintage Wood "Milking" Stool
Located in Doraville, GA
A small primative stool with a formed seat, four legs and turned stretchers. Not sure of the age of the stool, type of wood or where the stool was mad...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Metal Stool
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Scandinavian stool. Consists of a tubular metal support frame painted white and an upholstered seat covered in red leatherette. A retro-flavored piece of furniture to be used ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern upholstered bar stools with teak frames.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Contemporary pi3 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
This longer bench works well at the end of a bed, in an entry corridor or as a pair on either side of a dining table. Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the modern craft movement. Both modern and traditional joinery techniques are employed to manufacture in small batches from sustainably sourced oak, ensuring the best attention to detail and quality. The Danish cord seats...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Pair of Barstools by Horst Brüning for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of split beam steel bar stools with black leather seats.
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1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Erik Ole Jørgensen Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Selectform in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with stools designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen. Produced by Selectform in Denmark. Dimensions easy chairs (W x D x H): 73 x 90 x 94 cm, SH: 39 cm Dimensions st...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Contemporary Lo-Pi Bar Stool, Natural Oak with Danish Cord Seat & Brass Rails
Located in Norwich, GB
Our low-pi bar stool at 61cm (24") tall has satin brass foot rails and is available in the following finishes: matt clear oak, limed oak, fumed oak or ebonised oak Our iconic pi s...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech plywood - Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Danish Pair of Stools in Red Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of stools or ottomans, faux leather, beech, brass, Denmark, 1940s These elegant Scandinavian Modern stools are characterized by a simple construction, showcasing clean lines an...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto, Stools, Birch, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red-laminated birch stools designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1950s. Seat height is 17.5"
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Spottrup Danish Modern Teak and Upholstered Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Spottrup Danish Modern Teak and Upholstered Stool. Measures 21" in width, 15" in depth and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut Prairie Green
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
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool by unknown designer.
Category

1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Beech

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

Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed stool with fabric seat - Designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner and made by A.P. Stolen Denmark. The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Ori...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Pouf / Stool Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large pouf / stool by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Torsten Claesson stool in pine, Sweden circa 1950.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Torsten Claesson stool in a verry unsual shape of a teeth ! made in solid pine, really good condition. Torsten Claesson is one of the leading designer in scandinavian movement during...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Stool Probably Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool by unknown designer. Probably produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
Category

1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Yama Stool:Scandinavian & Japanese Design with English Craftsmanship
Located in London, GB
Introducing the “Yama” Bar Stool The “Yama” bar stool, meaning "mountain” in Japanese, beautifully marries Scandinavian and Japanese design influences. Its slender legs and bracing reflect a mid-century Scandinavian aesthetic, while the elegantly curved seat draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese bath...
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2010s English Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Folding Stool by Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding stool designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Erik Höglund Stool Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Vintage retro stool
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage stool, perfect for adding functionality and style to any space. With i...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modernist Swedish massive pine stool in the taste of Carl Malmsten 1940s/50's
Located in Forest, BE
This is an elegant rectangular pine. Produced in Sweden around the 1950s. It is a beautiful shape, the grain is showing a high quality wood. The legs can be unscrewed. a beautiful r...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Gilbert Marklund Stools Produced by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools designed by Gilbert Marklund. Produced by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pine Stool, Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A Finnish pine Modernist stool, Circa 1970s, by Olof Ottelin, the top with four rectangular blocks joined by extended dowels raised on straight legs.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Designer Stool Bar Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This bar chair is following the design of our dinning chairs. Its minimalistic crisp lines and functional form are inspired by the new Nordic design. This chair is made of sustainab...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Wool

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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