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
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, dark beech ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
An original “Papa Bear” chair designed by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner for the furniture maker A.P. Stolen in the 1950s. While Wegner is primarily known for his inventiveness;...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen Pair of Easy Chairs in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Lund and Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, pair of lounge chairs, model 'BO 911', leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, Denmark, 1979
Designed by Jørgen Lund and Ole Larsen, thes...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1940s Wingback Chair by Danish Furniture Maker
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful wingback chair made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s. The framework is made from oak and is upholstered in a beautifully woven striped textile, in very good origina...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Clas...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish high back armchair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Signed with Burned-in Mark on Stretcher.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and Produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Signed with Label to Stretcher.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Beautiful Rosewood Legs. Should be Reupholstered. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH 23 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Hans Wegner CH 23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Chairs have been totally restored. Teak Back with Oak Legs. Cane Seat. Signed with Burn...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Twelve Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s twelve restored customizable Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining Chairsby Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Easy Chair in Beige Sheepskin and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussi" by Skandilock, teak, Denmark 1960s.
An exquisitely designed easy chair in beige sheepskin by esteemed Danish de...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Green furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Sofa was reupholstered about 15 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: no smells, no...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Very good condition, new cushions.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Sirocco Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent safari chair / easy chair model Sirocco in green leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Global front door shipping, flat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair and ottoman , made in Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair and ottoman , made in Denmark ,, Classic modernist lines / design.. Extremely comfortable.. front arms worn ( see photos) Structuraly sound.tight, Amazing ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
This two-seater sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The "Kontiki" model reflects Norell's mastery of Scandinavian design, combining both comfort and craftsmanship. It feat...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Midcentury "Biri" Lounge Chairs by Harry Moen and Torbjørn Afdal
By Harry Moen, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
These lounge chairs are early pieces from the iconic Biri series, designed specifically for Norwegian mountain cabins by Harry Moen and Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor. The co...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original red furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa i...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Daybed by Johannes Andersen for Østergaard & Thaarsti, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The rise of Danish furniture is deeply rooted in the transformative shift in design philosophy during and post-World War II. Faced with material scarcity, designers pivoted towards a...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Swedish Modern Club Chairs in Longhair Sheepskin, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of club chairs perfectly captures the spirit of Swedish design from the early 20th century. The construction of these stunning chairs revolves around the use of high-qualit...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Three-Seater Sofa in Blue Mohair Upholstery by Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
It was in Denmark that Modernism reigned between the 1920s and 1960s and produced the most iconic pieces of furniture. The Danish modernist movement was shaped by two influences. The...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Danish Lounge Chair and Footstool in Moss Green Upholstery, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1940s were a transformative era for design throughout the world, particularly in Scandinavia, with Danish furniture blending the streamlined elegance of modernism with the inviti...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa in Wool by Kaare Klint For Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stylish sofa upholstered in wool designed by MAA Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1940. Great original condition.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Danish Banana Sofa in Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, velvet, wood, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are organical...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hans Wegner GE375 seating group Getama Denmark 1969
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the GE375 seating group, a masterpiece of design conceived by the legendary Hans J. Wegner and meticulously crafted by Getama in 1969. Constructed...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Oak
6x Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Erik Wørts, 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare set of six dining chairs model W26, desihned by Erik Wørts for Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri. Made in Denmark, during the 1950s. Frame crafted of solid Rio Palisander, with a bac...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair in Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, Denmark, 1968/69
This Danish armchair named ‘New Pap...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Swivel Pod Egg Chair Recliner and Ottoman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner and ottoman manufactured by Selig Imperial in Sweden during the 1970s. Classic, timeless, sleek modern style that will look just as cool 40 y...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Arne Norell Sofa model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather.
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Cushions newly lubricated with leather conditioner.
Very ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Swedish Modern armchairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Attributed to Bertil Fridhagen and produced by Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s. Signed.
Good original condition with small signs of usage.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customized Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customized Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs by by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The very comfortable chairs have ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chairs in brown leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s.
Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Please note: flat-packed global shipping available: ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model 'Domus' by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Domus designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1950s.
Newly reupholstered cushions.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius 'Grasshopper' Chaise Longue in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, 'Grasshopper' lounge chair, model FK87, leather, canvas, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1965.
The FK87 'Grasshopper' chaise...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, lacquered steel, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headq...
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1950s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
8000 Series Stools in Beech by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
Located in Karlstad, SE
These are 8000 Series Stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, showcasing a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic. Made from beech wood, they feature elegantly bent legs that...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Seldom seen "Adam" sofa designed by Ib Kofod- Larsen , Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen "Adam" sofa designed by Ib Kofod- Larsen , Denmark. Classic modernist design.. Stylized winded arms,, solid teakwood frame, Great size, Extremely comfortable. Arm height ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Ge270 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of lounge chairs by the master of Scandinavian mid century design Hans J Wegner and produced by Getama are in great original condition, the Teak has been dusted and oiled, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
A Pair of Pine and Iron Armchairs for Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design, blending natural materials with industrial elements. The chairs feature a robust frame constructed from solid pine...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner GE- 290 High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed in wood Underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with Mark Underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with stamp in the wood underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed mark to wood underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Six Danish N. O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Danish N. O. Møller Rosewood Dining Chairs by J.L- Møllers
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Model JH-501: "The Chair", 1949
This early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic design was simply known as the 'The Chair' when it was first produced or fondly as '...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark these versions of Wegner's iconic design are made in exquisite, highly figured rosewood...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner JH-713 Armchair in Oak and Leather
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner, JH-713 Armchair, 1957
The JH-713 chair is from Danish master Hans Wegner’s golden collaboration period in the 1950s with master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Intende...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Honey Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
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1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Schou Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made from t...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo 1.2m Bench Table c1960s
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - Krobo Bench Table, c1960
This iconic mid-century design from Norway was designed by: Torbjorn Afdal as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksb. It can also works w...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Leather Ottomans
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Rosewood & Leather Ottomans, c1950s.
A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen as part of the 'Entre' series in the late 1950s and produced by cabinetmaker Ak...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Off-White Fabric
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one of...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Very good condition, original cushions.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Wooden Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery, Norway Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The first part of the 20th century saw a new wave of Norwegian design - humanistic in its approach, and focused on the aesthetic of everyday objects. This modern movement expressed t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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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