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
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model Bwana Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Bwana designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner AP71 Lounge Chair, Oak and Graphic fabric for AP Stolen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful detailed and comfortable AP-71 Lounge Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1968 for A.P. Stolen, Denmark. Solid oak (folding) frame with adjustable backrest and headrest in ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Swedish Modern Square Solid Pine Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Brutalist, 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. Signed underneath.
Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage Pair of Teak Barstools by Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Teak barstools by Erik Buch. leather is in great shape. features hardwood footrests.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Wulff Atd2 & Pouf Atd3 in Sheepskin Honey/Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your interior with this pair of 1950s Danish Modern lounge chairs, a harmonious blend of mid-century elegance and contemporar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby Mobler, with solid soap-treated beech wood frame and upholstered with tufted beige/camel...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Beech
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal Wool from Kvadrat
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three seat sofa. With frame of solid teak
New upholstery of Hallingdal from Kvadrat.
Made by France & Daverkosen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Jorgen Moller for J.L.Moller
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern armless dining chairs, designed by Jorgen Henrik Moller for J. L. Moller Mobelfabrik, model 404, circa 1970's .
The chairs are constructed of soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Side Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room....
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
1960s Arm Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage armchair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and vintage wool upholstery. This model was designed in the 1960s and is ascribed to Henry Kjærnulff, Denmark. The style is ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway.
This high-quality sofa with timeless design is upholstered in cognac colo...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs Model "USA 75" by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs, model "USA 75," designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors in the 1950s. Crafted from solid walnut, these chairs feature a sculptural spindle-back design that e...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in a luxurious creamy/white leather from Maharam.
M...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Sigurd Ressell Lounge Chair, Model Falcon, Leather and Steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sigurd Ressell lounge chair upholstered with patinated leather.
Frame in steel.
Model Falcon, made by Vatne Møbler.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1960s Rondo Chairs by Jan Lunde Knudsen for Sorlie Mobler, Set of Four
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning set of four dining chairs designed by Jan Lunde Knudsen (1922-1990) in 1961 for Sorlie Møobler of Norway. Four chrome legs rise in straigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool in Lambs Wool Hide
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with natural colour lambs wool hide. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Ma...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s.
The elegant design is characterized by its rou...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Scandinavian Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swivelling swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Danish architec...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
Modernist Oak Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, reupholstered.
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed Modernist lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European oak with inset teak armrests. Professionally reupholstered in Isle Mill ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Pair of 'Laila' Armchairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish 'Laila' armchairs (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen, 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, late 1940s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in sahara sheepski...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Danish Cabinetmaker's exquisite craftsmanship and emphasis on modern aesthetics are evident in this beautiful armchair. It seamlessly blends the timeless appeal of traditional design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height: 18"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Le...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Set of 6 Model 78 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels O. Møller, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of 6 Model 78 teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Beautiful sculptured solid teak frame.
We chose to leave the old fabric on fo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather.
Made of massive oiled mahogany.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
This majestic chair surrounds you with its curved backrest and it is just as comfortable as i...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Rare Casino Chair and Footstool, Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Casino armchair and extremely rare footstool, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s. Cognac leather with chromed metal frame. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The armchair and footstool are sold as a set.
Measurements:
Armchair: width 75 cm, depth 78 cm, seat height 44 cm, height 88.5 cm
Stools: width 51 cm, depth 42.5 cm, height 48 cm
Born in 1933 in Vyborg, Finland, Yrjö Kukkapuro is one of the most internationally successful Finnish designers. He graduated as an interior architect from the University of Art and Design (Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu) in 1958 and founded his own design studio, Studio Kukkapuro, in 1959. In addition to his renowned and award-winning design work, Kukkapuro was a teacher, professor and rector from 1960 to 1990. Kukkapuro's most famous object is the Carousel Chair...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height 16.5”.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Kai Kristiansen Vintage Rosewood & Mohair Upholstered Bench c1950s
Located in London, England
A classic upholstered bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s as part of his popular Entre range produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark.
The frame is m...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs.
Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying handle cut out. Plain seat, standing on tapered legs.
Simple elegant design and comfor...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern oversized teak rocking chair / rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1970s This chair is even more impressive in person....
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian "Falcon Chair" by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina. Produced by Vatne Möbler.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Moonlight/Oak- by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3
Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled co...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1970s Set of Leather Cantilever Chairs with Footrest "Poäng by Noboru Nakamura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s originally iconic set of vintage Ikea leather cantilever chairs with footrest ( Poäng by Noboru Nakamura ) in excellent conditions; these vintage it...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Swedish Grace Pink Mohair and Brass Nails Chauffeuse, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant pink mohair single armchair made in the 1930s in the Swedish grace style. It is the Swedish Art Deco movement. Nailed on the backrest with brass nails. The feet are made out of light colored hardwood. Dimensions to be confirmed.
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Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Elsa Gullberg Armchair in Taupe Velvet and Elm, Sweden, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by AB Elsa Gullberg in the late 1930s. The organically shaped arms of the chair and the carved, tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. The chair is upholstered in a taupe/grayish velvet fabric, the legs are in solid elm wood.
This design was exhibited at several important exhibitions at the time: Liljevalchs, Stockholm 1936, Paris World Fair 1937 and at Vi Bo in Ribbershus, 1938. The architects Rolf Engströmer...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm, Fabric
1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool fabric, oak wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood, and springs in the seat cushion. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Manufactu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by E.W. Bach for Skovby, 1960s. Set of 6.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by E.W. Bach for Skovby, 1960s. Set of 6.
Set of six beautiful Danish Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs in rosewood/palisander. Designed by ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Colonial ottomans in black stained oak and Hallingdal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher Colonial ottoman. Frame of black stained oak. Cushions of dark grey Hallingdal wool from kvadrat.
Seat of cane.
Made by Carl hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane, Oak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Sofa by Artist Knut Fjaestad, Sweden, 1936
By Knut Fjaestad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning sofa by Knut Fjaestad, made from oak with a beautiful, intricate carved pattern of leaves, waves and lines that cover the whole piece.
Knut Fjaestad was a merchant in Sto...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa 2213 Fredericia Furniture Denmark 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa Model 2213
With original patinated black leather upholstery.
Produced by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark 1960s
Dark stained beech legs
Manufact...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed "Ge-268" Made at GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and wool upholstery. The back reveals a hidden space for blankets, pillow...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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 '...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. New straps of butt hide leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made by ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Niels Otto Moller 'Model 71' Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, c 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of six 'Model 71' teak dining by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, circa 1950s, was just refinished and ready to be placed immediately into your int...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Upholstered in Sand Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm armchairs and ottomans. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, beige / sand, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Experience timeless Scandinavian design and luxurious comfort with this Ekornes Stressless Leather Swiv...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
A Stool in Beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä
By BODA trä, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very, very rare stool in beech by Swedish "enfant terrible" designer Erik Höglund for Boda Trä. This charming and rare stool designed by the renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Mogens Voltelen Copenhagen Lounge Chairs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Copenhagen chair 'Københavnerstolen' by Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder (cabinet maker) in beech and leather with brass upholstery tacks. Original patinated lacquer finish on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
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
Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Modern Chaiselongue Model 36 by Karl Mathsson, 1964
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful "model 36" chaiselongue designed in 1936 by Bruno Mathsson and produced in 1964 by Karl Mathsson, Sweden. The chair is made of bent, laminated birch with a webbed canvas upholstery. Pillow in Greenlandic sealskin. Marked by maker.
Model 36 is a reclining chair...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo wing chair.
The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made upholstered range.
This obscure design originated from the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Viggo Boesen Easy Chair, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good condition, small signs of usage.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal Wool from Kvadrat
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three seat sofa. With frame of solid teak
New upholstery of Hallingdal from Kvadrat.
Made by France & Daverkosen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier.
A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Teak and Nickel Armless Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare teak and nickel armless version of the model 1000 AF lounge chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler of Norway. Designed in 1959, this example dates from the 1960s with ultr...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Nickel, Steel
Brazilian Rosewood PE Jorgensen Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik, 1955, Denmark. The chairs are crafted of Brazilian rosewood with dark figured grains, com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
John Mortensen Swivel Bar Stool "Fountain" For Dyrlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful cone shaped bar stools. Aluminum base with hardwood and leater seat. Designed by John Mortensen for Dyrlund in the 1970s.
Up to four avai...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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;...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
These six Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat wi...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s.
Seat Height: 16"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Dining Chairs By Hartmut Lohmeyer For Wilkhahn, Germany 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 teak dining chairs from the 60s era. Designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn.
In verry good condition. The upholstery was rece...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of four Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Dining Chairs by Benny Linden Design. C. 1980s
Feature a solid teak frame in a minimalist Scandinavian Modern Design, and uphol...
Category
1980s Thai Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Swedish Modernist Leather Swivel Lounge Chair from Selig Imperial, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist swivel armchair was manufactured by Selig Imperial in Sweden during the 1970s. The armchair is made of black natural leather. The base is a chrome star-shaped base cov...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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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