Scandinavian Modern Seating
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
- Price is for the set of 6
- Black frames with teak seats
- Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
- Produced by Asko
- Finnish ~ 1960s
- 43cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
$2,227 / set
Pair of “Adam” Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A refined pair of “Adam” easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1950s Sweden. The chairs are characterized by their sculptural, fully upholstered ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Frits Henningsen in Denmark in the early 1930s.
The frames are crafted from solid mahogany, showcasing warm tones and finely...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Stools, Birch, Wood, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and green fabric stools designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 20.15"W x 15.25"D
...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Birch
Ebony & mother of pearl inlay, 8 chairs in ash, by Erik Chambert, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare stylish chairs, a set of eight, in ash, back rest with details of mother-of-pearl and ebony. Attributed to Swedish designer and interior architect Erik Chambert (1907-1988). Swe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Ash, Ebony
Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Oak Stool with Lambswool Seat & Bobbin Legs, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece is distinguished by its hexagonal seat and softly sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 89 c...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered here is a beautifully sculptural pair of Johannes Andersen dining chairs, designed circa 1960 and produced by Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark. These authentic Danish Modern / Sc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Brown Leather Lounge Chair 'Model Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell. 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking and comfortable 1970s Danish lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Møbler, known as the “Superstar” model.
This iconic piece features a sculptural frame in dar...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair model "Sorry", manufactured by Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s. Leather upholstery metal and plastic frame. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with "hestedækken" wool fabric
Legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1930s
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Wool
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and yellow velvet "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Wear of wood frame consistent with age and use.
Reupholstered in brand new ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Pine
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Arne Norell “Inca” Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1970s
Classic pair of “Inca” lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The chairs feature Norell’s signature combination ...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
$15,718 / set
Alfred Christensen Pair of '32' Danish Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Danish armchairs, model '32', designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Made from beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. On...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Legs in stained wood, recently reupholstered in light fabric. The sofa features a refined, sculptural for...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Johannes Andersen Four Dining Chairs, model 16, teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen four dining chairs in solid oiled teak.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 16, made by Uldum Møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Oak Stools with Shearling Lambswool Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant pair of stools is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Each stool features a distinctive hexagonal seat and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Pair of Mats Theselius 'Järn/Mocca' Easy Chairs, Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of 'Järn/Mocca' easy chairs by Mats Theselius. Produced by Källemo 1994 in a limited edition of 360 chairs, this is chair #41 and #354.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto, rare collectable chair model 31 / 'Paimio', 1930/40s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural and collectable armchair model No. 31 / Paimo by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced during the 1930/40s.
Steam bent plywood ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Model "Euroform" Armchairs, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" armchairs (2 pieces sold separately), design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Safari lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal. Solid wood frame in dark brown Stain brass hardware with Rust brown leather cushions and brown leather a...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Göperts Möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and green fabric "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic patina to armrests; wear of wood frame consistent with age and use.
R...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
A Vintage Pinewood Bench in Sheepskin by Krogenæs, Norway 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Vintage Bench by Krogenæs Møbler in Pine, reupholsterd in Shearling. Produced in Norway in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Danish Mid Century, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Armchair for E Kold Christiansen Denmark 1950's
Located in Troy, MI
Early model PK11 armchair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christiansen
Denmark circa 1957
Architectural three leg frame in stainless steel with original leather seat and arced backres...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Six Erik Buch Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six classic teak dining chairs consisting of two arm chairs (Model OD 50) and four side chairs (Model OD 49), designed by Erik Buch, for Odense Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark ci...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler 'Schulz' Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Prague, New Town
'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28.74 in
Wi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pine and Leather Safari Chairs by Karin Mobring, A Pair
By IKEA
Located in Portland, OR
“Diana” model safari-style lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring and manufactured in 1972 for IKEA, Sweden. Frames of solid pine with stitched saddle leather seats and backrests, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Wulff Lounge Chair & Pouf in Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey 22 & Oak for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
Located in Schwerin, MV
Two identical teak ottomans/stools, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Rare pair of Clam chairs by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark 1944
Located in Ranst, VAN
A rare pair of Clam chairs designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944. Featuring sculptural beechwood arms and legs, these iconic chairs are upholstered in real s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Hans Wegner Set of Six CH24 Wishbone Chairs for Carl Hansen
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner set of six various colored CH24 Wishbone Chairs with papercord seats for Carl Hansen, Denmark.
Each CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair is made with a solid painted beech frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs By D-Scan, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six solid teak dining chairs in the manner of Niels Moller, by D-Scan, circa 1970s. D-Scan was a Danish based company that operaed from 1968 unti 2006, which manufactured Dani...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fritz Hansen PK 20 wicker lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pre Owned Fritz Hansen PK20 wicker lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm. Minimalist Low lounge chair with Stainless steel frame and raw wicker hand woven upholstery. Good Pre owned...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige brown-striped fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Minor to moderate wear to fabric (one has fraying on armrest).
Minor scuffing...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced in Sweden, 1938. Oak, recently upholstered in brown velvet with me...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish armchair, model ’32’, designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Stained beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Another examp...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of danish Modern Chairs mod.197 in Teak by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of dining chairs, model 197 in solid teak and green buckle fabric by Finn Juhl for France & Son Denmark 1950s. freshly upholstered and restored the frames solid and sturdy a rar...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs By Erik Buch for Funder Schmidt & Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Erik Buch for Funder-Schmidt & Madsen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The set consists of six side chairs, con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman. Great Scandinavian designed chair and ottoman with tan leather cushions and leather backing with Oak...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1940's Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's Curved Danish sofa. Vintage green velvet upholstery. Beech legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century, Set of 4 "Kotka" Dining Chairs by Tomas Jelinek for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful set of four Kotka dining chairs, designed by Tomas Jelinek for IKEA in the 1980s, exemplifies a period when IKEA focused on natural materials, thoughtful construction,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin and Wood, Finland, 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman at Boman Oy in Finland. The chairs are newly reupholstered in our own upholstery workshop with moonlight sheepskin. The chair com...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s.
The chairs feature their original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifu...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Oak
$4,352 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Compact Sofa, Linen & Mahogany, Danish Modern 1950s
Located in Portland, OR
Classic tailored 2200 series compact sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. Denmark, 1950s. Reupholstered in a vibrant printed Belgian linen by Swedish textile designer, Gocken Jobs....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
$5,800 Sale Price
20% Off
"Aulanko" Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair by Märta Blomstedt, Finland, 1939
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Märta Blomstedt, designed for the interior of the “Aulanko” hotel in 1939. Märta Blomstedt was the architecht behind the hotel. Oversized, voluptuous design w...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Rare model "Bel-lami" Armchairs, Totti Laakso, Asko, 1970s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model "Bel-lami" armchairs (2 pieces sold separately), design Totti Laakso, manufactured by Asko, 1970s. Walnut frame, reupholstered with quality model Muru 471 -fabric by Lauri...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low lounge chairs Swedish Design.
Designer and maker - Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid century modern Vintage Rosewood and soft...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very stylish Danish wingback lounge chair from circa 1950. We love the organic slim profile of the design reminiscent of the styles that were to emerge in the Danish midcentury late...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with ottoman , Model AP62, Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair and ottoman, upholstered with patinated cognac leather.
Frame of rossewood.
Model AP 62, made by AP.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström, Hand-Crafted Oak, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Portland, OR
Nice early example of the Arka chair by Yngve Ekström. Sweden, 1950s. Solid oak. Excellent patina, structurally sound. Classic petite Scand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four 1940s Swedish Art Moderne Dining Chairs by SMF Bodafors - Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
Newly restored and reupholstered set of four vintage dining chairs, attributed to Axel Larsson, that exemplifies 1940s Swedish Art Moderne. The design bridges the aerodynamic curves ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original black leather and original fabric. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$14,508 / set
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use
Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally rep...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Little Big Pouf, Moonlight Sheepskin by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little Big Pouf
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (Moonlight)
Made in Italy
Dimensions:
- Little big pou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
$1,934 / item
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
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Tatami Chair
Thayer Coggin Parsons
Wendell Black
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1970 Outdoor Chairs
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Antique Camel Seat
Antique Oak Childs Chair
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Artistic Frame Furniture
Deer Hide
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