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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
Contemporary lo-pi Bar Stool, Fumed Oak with Danish Cord Seat & Brass Foot 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 eboni...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Skoga" stools / side tables by NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Skoga pine stools / side tables designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

FRAMA Scandinavian Design Adam Stool in Leather with Raw Steel Frame H76
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, give t...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs. Dimensions
 17" width x 12.25" d...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stool for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Stool
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool by unknown designer.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Stool
Stool
$2,932
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 60 stool, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Birch, later painted. Good vintage condition, heavy patina consistent with age ...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Paint

Danish Stool with Blond Wooden Frame and Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s A Danish low stool with a round seat upholstered in a checkered fabric in black and grey hues. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 19.7"W x 10.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Pine

Solid Wood Settee Platform / Stool
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The Minimal Handcrafted Solid Cedar Platform/Stool is a refined piece that blends the raw beauty of nature with a modern design approach. Crafted from durable and richly textured ced...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

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

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

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

Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Teak Stool by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This refinished teak Moller 80A stool with black Danish cord is a stunning example of Scandinavian design at its finest. The teak wood has been expert...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

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

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.  
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Contemporary lo-pi Bar Stool, Oak with Danish Cord Seat & Brass Foot 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 eboni...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto white laminate Stools by Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto white laminate with blonde birch wood Stools by Artek. Clean ready for use. Stackable. Labeled ICF NYC. Made circa 1970. Sold as a Pair (2)...
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Laminate, Bentwood, Birch

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

A pair of Swedish 1970s solid pine stools/side tables, Les Arcs like patina.
Located in Ystad, SE
A pair of Swedish 1970s minimalist stools/side tables in solid pine. Same matching beautiful Les Arcs like color and patina on both stools. Dimensions: H: 43 cm SH: 43 cm Diameter...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara Tale Stool with Form-Pressed Plywood Seat, Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunningly 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 ne...
Category

1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Footrests
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of teak footrests with original black butt leather. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 1959 and made by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark. Well made...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1960s
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

Pair Danish Walnut Colored Teak Upholstered Counter Height Barstools with Backs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of restored Danish teak counter height barstools in new taupe upholstery. These stools date from 1980s. They were originally purchased fr...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak barstool with a leather swivel seat.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

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.
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early Swedish mid century "Skoga / Utö" wooden stool in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932. In good original. Dimensions: H: 45 cm...
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Side Table or Stool "Objects of Use" #3
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the fusion of the mind of an archit...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Alvar Aalto Stool in Birch "Model 60" Produced by Artek, Finland ca 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early stool "model 60" designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland in the 1940s. In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use. Stable. D...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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

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

Gemla 1930's stool in solid birch painted + red stripes All Original Decorative
Located in Forest, BE
This is a stool made by the Swedish company Gemla. Produced in the 1930's, made out of solid birch and red stipes. Nicely made, it's a true piece of the 30's. Perfect in a entrance h...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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

Pair of Scandinavian pine stools made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian pine stools made in Sweden. Great pair of Pine stools. Located in Brooklyn NYC Measures 17” in Dia x 18” high
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Børge Mogensen Stool for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen. An oak stool with top of woven cane. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Oak

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

Ingvar Hildingsson, Large Stool, Pine, Sweden, Signed and Labeled, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and sculptural stool, designed and produced in the studio of Ingvar Hildingsson, Kalmar Läns Slöjdare IH Slöjd Rugstorp. Signed and labeled. In lightly treated pine. Swede...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Stool ‘The Unrockable’ designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for Werner, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool ‘The Unrockable’ designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for Werner, Denmark, 2010s. Ash. Stamped.
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Arne Jacobsen Stacking Dot Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Danish modern teak dot stools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. A minimal design with endless uses. Gleaming teak circle top supported by a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Stool, “Sauna”, Designed by Bertel Gardberg for Villa Jouhki, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool, “Sauna”, designed by Bertel Gardberg for Villa Jouhki, Finland, 1950's. Apachi wood. Measurements: H: 42 cm/ 1' 5" Very rare, custom order apachi stool. Originally designed...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern Norm Architects for Audo Copenhagen Co Bar Stools Brand New a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These elegant Co Bar height stools are comfortable and well-crafted. Distinguished by its wide back, generous seat and slender steel frame, creates an intriguing geometric silhouette...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in White Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Roberts Counter Stool Maple 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Storia Counter Height Stool in Oak by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
The four-legged stool is designed for both contract environment and domestic use with durable joints, comfortable seat and three different heights. Its Nordic craftsmanship soul can ...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Solid Pine Midcentury Slat Stools, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of solid pine stools in good condition. Made in Sweden in the 1960s The seat is made of solid pine slats. The base is made of sculpted and joined pine wood The rustic pine ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Pine Stools from Sweden, 1940
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful pair of two small pine wooden stools, manufactured in Sweden around 1940. Beautifuly made of high quality pine wood in a nice brown colour with a rustic style. The piece...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Visingsö Stools
Located in Kramfors, SE
Visingsö stools by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur made in solid pine. The stools are minimalistic design with a clean shape and elegantly curved edges. Designed by Carl Malmsten in 195...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Alvar Aalto, Artek, Ingvar Hildingsson, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $52,616 while the average work can sell for $1,856.

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