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
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937.
Seat height 17.25”.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
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
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
Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colorful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish design giants of our times. With it's shiny colour it looks almost like a giant candy....
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,529 Sale Price
30% Off
c. 1956 Knud Andersen Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Teal Wool, Set of Ten (10)
By Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Sculptural set of ten (10) mid-century Danish dining chairs, handcrafted by Harbo Sølvsten & Knud Andersen, I. C. A. Jensen, Aarhus, Denmark, 1956. Model KA120, characterized by thei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert
Located in New York, NY
1930s Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert. Beautifully exposed wooden frame with organic curves and a generous wing like back. Currently upholstered in a pale blue wool fabric. Fra...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$1,320 / item
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Karl Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, 1950s
By Gemla
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Karl Axel Adolfsson
Manufacturer: Gemla
Origin: Sweden
Period: 1950’s
Condition: Good with new upholstery
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
1960s Pair of Arne Norell Leather Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ lounge chairs. Produced by Arne Norell Mobel AB, Sweden. 1960’s, Sweden.
Chairs are covered in the original olive g...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Solid Pine Side Arm Chairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two arm chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s, Denmark. Crafted from solid pine with beautifully rounded curves they offer durability and exce...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Patinated Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early E. Kold Christensen production "PK-22" by Poul Kjærholm in original dark brown aniline leather with an amazing deep patina. The leather and canvas upholstery work on these...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs CH 31
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Will Split Set. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
$2,800 / item
20th Century Kubbestol Pine Chair. Sweden.
Located in Turners Falls, MA
20th Century Kubbestol Pine Chair. Sweden.
A Kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair carved from a single section of a log, or kubbe, and has been in use since the Middle Ages...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
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 mokka latina 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
Pair of Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Ryo lounge chair
The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. The Ryo is a new edition of a design first produced by cabinetmakers Hans Hansen & Son in the early 1940s at their workshop in Odense, Denmark. Ryo encapsulates the elegant, minimalist approach to upholstered furniture that was synonymous with Danish design in the early 1940s. It offers a refined, classical balance to today’s contemporary interiors
The frame is constructed from solid beech wood with a fully sprung seat. The Ryo chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$15,217 / set
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
13.5" seat height
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in En...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Set of Five Hans J Wegner W2 Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of five stained oak and cane dining chairs. Each chair frame is branded with the manufacturer's mark; [C.M. Madsen Fabriker Haarby Danmark Made in Denmark Design: Hans J. Wegne...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
$15,000 / item
Midcentury dining chairs, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of eight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood in a lovely rich brown nuance. Olive green leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood.
Original...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood and beige orange velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
18.5” seat height
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
BO-360 lounge chair and Footstool by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke 1953
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare offered lounge chair and footstool, model BO-360 by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Denmark 1953. In cognac colored natural suede leather and green cushions. Base in chromed meta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.
The iconic 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman in original red leather, designed by Arne Norell. The back f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Carl Heinz Brockmann Petersen for Louis G. Thiersen Rare Geometric Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Heinz Brockmann Petersen for Louis G. Thiersen & Son, lounge chairs, Oregon pine, leather, brass, Denmark, 1963
These exceptionally rare chairs, designed by Danish furniture ar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Frits Henningsen: 1930s 3-seat sofa upholstered with red velour
Located in London, GB
This 3-seat sofa made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s reflect Frits Henningsen's preference for classical forms in order to deliver on his commitment to quality and craftsmanship. W...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Knitting Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Sahara/Walnut-by Ib Kofod - Larsen for Audo
By Audo, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dubai, AE
First launched as a limited edition in 1951, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Knitting Lounge Chair is reimagined with a natural oak, dark stained oak or walnut...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An early c. 1950 Flag Halyard chair in very good vintage condition. Hans Wegner conceived this iconic design while lounging at the beach. We added one of our cozy, high loft Californ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Dining Chairs in Brown Leather by E. Kold, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of Danish mid century dining chairs model "PK-9" in steel and brown original leather by Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1960s. In good original a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
60s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Armchair Lounge restored Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Sensational Teak Chair, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, made in Denmark, circa the 1960s. Danish control seal. Stamped.
New upholstery new cushion. Wood ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$19,222 / set
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: n...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$11,525 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Eight Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs in Black Leather Upholstey
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight dining chairs with curved rosewood backrests sliding into rosewood armrests and elegant frames in teak. The chairs are commonly known as model 32 from Korup Stolefabrik
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, 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
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac pure aniline leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
Located in Odense, DK
Bruno Mathssons iconic "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in 1964 at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Edition with patinated saddle leather. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina. Equi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Hardwood and Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid hardwood, featuring tapered legs, curve...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Swedish Modern Armchair in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural armchair made in beech. Strong references to Swedish architect Axel Einar Hjorth.
It is Axel Einar Hjorths dedication of Art Deco and Modernist aesthetics that make his...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
$2,691 Sale Price / item
20% 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 black 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
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Cane by Bernt Petersen, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Cane and Horsehair Upholstery with Leather Piping by Bernt Petersen, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, cane and horsehair uphol...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Cane
Swedish Grace Armchair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace armchair by Carl Malmsten, made from oak with a leather seat. Clean lines, statuesque expression. Old leather with patina.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Black Lacquer Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs by Fritz Hansen three legged Ant chairs in Black Lacquer.
Labeled Made in Denmark - Dated 1993
Pre owned condition - Very clean - Located in Brookly...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare teak Trinidad dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, circa 1995. The seat cushions in red fabric are in good condition and are easily ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$850 / item
Lounge Chair - Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs - "Siesta" - Puunveisto Oy - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of my favourite chairs, the "Siesta-chair" designed in 1952 by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs at Puunveisto Oy in Finland. This chair is reupholstered in sheepskin and is in excellen...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Bar C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair
By Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
1930s Danish modern easy chair reupholstered in exquisite premium beige mohair and nut brown stained beech legs.
A very elegant piece executed by...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Yellow Gold Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade in England. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure yellow gold mohair fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$780 / item
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, beech, Denmark, 1950s.
Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in blond...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Eero Aarnio mushroom stool in rattan for asko circa 1960
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Famous Mushroom stool designed by Eero Aarnio for asko in the 60's a true iconic finnish design piece in rattan, the stool is in perfect orginal condition ! Eero Aarnio is one of the...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
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
Danish modern arm Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, circa 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Danish Arm chair upholstered in white cotton fabric. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s model 1669 a true iconic danish mid century design. The chair is in grea...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Set of 4 Norwegian Modern Armchairs by Krogenæs, Solid Pine, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 4 charming brutalist armchairs in solid pine. Made in Norway by Krogenæs in the 1950-1960s.
These sculptural dining chairs have a really strong impression that pairs well ...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner's Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
The AP-29, also known as the Papa Bear Chair is truly iconic in newly upholstered grey Maharam wool. The chair features beautiful oak legs and teak paws. The matching ottoman is up...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid smoked oak.
New upholstered in tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Horn...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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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Antique Leather Desk Pad
Avanti Vintage
Brazil Bed
Boudoir Set
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