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
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black pure aniline leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Swedish Wooden Eva Armchairs in Birch & Leather by Bruno Mathsson 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century "Eva" armchairs in birch wood and original patinated leather by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, 1973. In good original and mat...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Camel Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, sofa, model ‘4118’, leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1970s
Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" with armrests.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Light brown furniture leather, bent beech wood, canvas. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
Danish Art Deco, Sculptural Round Pouf/Stool in Fabric & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A luxurious Danish Art Deco pouf / stool. Upholstered in a glamorous flora fabric with a decadent burl wood base. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s.
This beautiful vintage ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Burl
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Rustic Swedish Modern Stools Wood Carved Legs New Upholstery
By Mission Arts & Crafts, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of solid carved wood legs stools, benches imported from Sweden circa 1950's freshly Recovered in beautiful chevron pattern cream color. the stools are solid and sturdy the...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,032 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak & Grey Fabric Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side Set 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern teak dining chairs with gray fabric seat & backs 2 arm and 4 side chairs, set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (07 Sahara)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
$10,084 / item
Danish Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish sofa, circa 1960's. Original brown leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Clean modern design that works well with a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Danish Vintage Finn Juhl For France & Daverkosen Teak Japan Chair. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Chair has been reupholstered with a tex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Jens Houmøller Klemmensen - 1939 Armchair
This armchair is a variant of the model first presented at the 1936 Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$6,686 / item
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind 'Moduline' Leather Seating Set, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moduline sofa set designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind, manufactured by France & Son, Denmark 1962. This modular set contains four seating elements, (two of which with one a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair Mid century Ben af Schulten for Artek 411P leather teak Safari Chairs
By Ben Af Schulten, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century danish modern Ben af Schulten for Artek Bernstorffsminde 411P leather sling teak Safari Chairs. Finnish Modern teak safari sling chairs with round supports and ar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood bench with elegant tapered legs with cross stretchers, crafted of solid Brazilian Rosewood, and newly upholstered a natural shearling over new foam.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Rosewood
Pair of Danish Modern Teak dining Chairs by Hans Olsen For Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in San Diego, CA
A good looking pair of Danish teak dining chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle circa 1950's solid and sturdy all original condition very light use stored for many years , with Danish ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Good condition: no sme...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 8 Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved tapered backrests and unique circular seat. Gentle, graceful sculptural line...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Modern, Organic Wooden Hand Crafted Wabi Sabi Tripod Stool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorativ Scandinavian wooden tripod stool with bark seat.
This wabi sabi stool will fit in many types of home decors. Modern, Scandinavian or an Art Deco interior style.
A be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
$416 Sale Price
20% Off
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$1,598 / item
Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-20th century marked a transformative period in interior design and architecture, with the rise of movements such as Scandinavian modernism forever influencing design history....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$10,865 / set
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$816 Sale Price / item
47% Off
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$720 Sale Price / item
52% Off
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$672 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and cognac pure aniline leather.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$720 Sale Price / item
52% Off
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672
A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a luxurious red velvet with corded trim on bl...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools by Rainer Daumiller from 1960s Pine Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Modern tables/stools, 1960s, probably by Daumiller. Solid pine wood.
Very good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina. A round sculpted seat a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,020 Sale Price / set
43% Off
1970s Danish Oak Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- original wool upholstery with some signs of use due to wear and age
- heigh of seat 41 cm
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$11,144 / set
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original green furniture wool, beech wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Brass springs in the seat. Ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and ready for you to upholster
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$720 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of eight dining armchairs, model '3758A' , horsehair, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927, made 1950s
These dining chairs were des...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. With ottoman.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Poul Kjaerholm "PK24" Chaise Lounge Chair Produced by E Kold Christensen Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic Danish mid century "PK-24" chaise lounge chair in steel, cane and dark brown leather by Poul Kjaerholm / Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Hans Wegner CH23 Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak and teak side chairs model CH23 for Carl Hansen & son by Hans Wegner. this timeless design one of the well known designs of dining chairs. they feature oak frames with ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
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
$17,622 / set
Finn Juhl "FD141" Teak Easy Chair, for France & Sons
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish "FD141" easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons, circa 1950's. Sculpted teak frame with beautiful, smooth joinery. Iconic lounger features an elegant floating seat, the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of Eight Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Danish Teak Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of eight teak dining chairs with carved backrests by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat
Frame of oak. With armrests.
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
"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
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Unique 2-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably unique 2-seat sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden.
This sofa (and a 3-seater, also available) was specially made f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched into a daybed by removing the back cushions. Made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Sofa, Birger Hahl, A. Salmi Huonekalutehdas, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa, designed by Birger Hahl, manufactured by A. Salmi Huonekalutehdas, Finland, 1930s. Stained ash frame, wool fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition,...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Ash
Sven Ellekaer leather sofa produced by Coja
Located in Bern, CH
Sven Ellekaer 2 seater leather sofa, produced by Coja. Natural nubuck leather with oak frame
Design: Sven Ellekaer
Produced: Coja 1960 - 1970
Measurements: Height: 73 cm Width: 153c...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
Danish Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish mid century lounge chair designed by Henning Kjaernulf.
Sculpted Oak frames complimented with classic Scandinavian mid century stripped upholstery. 1960’s, Denmark
Delivery t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, rare midcentury lounge / armchair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson. Acquired from the estate of a midcentury Architect in Anchorage Alaska! Many ite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Johannes Andersen six Dining Chairs, Model Anna
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen six dining chairs in solid smoked oak.
New upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Model Anna, made by Uldum Møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$4,210 / set
Danish Mid Century V11 Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø in Brown Leather & Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century "V11" sofa in brown patinated leather and rosewood legs by Illum Wikkelsø produced by Holger Christiansen Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition with beau...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling Lounge Chair in Bicolor Purple Pierre Frey Mohair
By Otto Wretling, Bo Wretling
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling, lounge chair, Pierre Frey Teddy mohair, Umeå, Sweden, 1930s
Designed by Bo Wretling and produced in the Otto Wretling workshop, this rare lounge chair...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Tall Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tall stool in oak with curly legs, reupholstered seat in long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s.
A great object for the Scandinavian int...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
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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Casino Used Chairs
1920s Recliner
Brunschwig And Fils
Brass Mouse
Blue Wicker Chair
Abstract Wooden Chair
Corner Leaf Chair
Art Deco Leaf Chair
Bardi Italy
Art Deco Outdoor Chairs