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
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige bouclé fabric and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height 15.5”.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining room chairs. These “Eva” chairs are designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet in Denmark. They have a teak frame and the original beige wool upholstery....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish Sturdy Bench in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, metal Denmark, 1950s
This minimalist and refined bench, crafted in Denmark during the 1950s, showcases a sleek, lacquered metal base that provides both stability and a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Office Chair Model FK84, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning office chair Model FK84 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, 1962, early production with cantilevering back rest, in black leather on a three star c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original brown leather, dark bent wood, brown canvas. Manufactured by Dan...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattru...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Four Niels Moller Model 71 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful set of 4 Niels Otto Moller dining chairs in Brazilian rosewood with black leather upholstery. These have been expertly refinished and reupholstered. Classic and timeless...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Brass, Velvet, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood, green velvet and brass stool or side chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 24” H x 17.75” W x 19.75” D
Seat Height: 16”
All upholstere...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Modern, Highback Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A Swedish Mid-Century Modern highback armchair, attributed to Yngve Ekström and crafted in the 1960s, embodies the timeless elegance and functionality of Scandinavian design. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair
Made in 1940-50s
Beautiful shape and character,
similar to the clam chair made by Arnold Madsen
Height: 82 cm
Width: 57 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Seat Height: 39 cm
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1960 Set of 12 Scandinavian Teak Chairs
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful set of 12 Scandinavian solid teak dining chairs, model 31, fully restored with fabric and high-end finishes.
Designer Kai Kristiansen. Original edition by Schou Andersen.
D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Taburete 8 Bar Stool Low, Black, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay
By HAY, Marc Morro
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Spanish designer Marc Morro, Taburete 8 Bar Stool uses direct design language to create a functional and robust bar stool with a distinct yet mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair Hans Wegner CH-22 for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early pair of easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark. Model CH22. Designed in 1951. Made in solid oak. Seats in original papercord. Produced 1950s. Untouched cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored leather. Model GE 673 for Getama, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Suite de 4 chaises scandinaves vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 60, dans le style des designers danois Niels Otto Moller ou Kai Kristiansen, en teck, beau travail du bois tout en courbes, assises totalemen...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair of Low Round Ottomans / Footstools in Pure Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of elegant, modern, low, round ottomans. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure gold mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Priced and sold as a pair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak, Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of 4 armchairs of oak. ^^^^^^PRICED PER CHAIR^^^^^ Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
1942 Fritz Hansen High-back Lounge Chair #1672 in Original Mohair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early Fritz Hansen high-back lounge chair, circa 1942, model #1672, features a solid wood frame, with eight-way hand tied copper coil springs and horsehair padding covered in the ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Massif Counter Stool, AV39, Oak & Grey Beige by Anderssen & Voll for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
A graphically striking design with an anchoring sense of stability, Anderssen & Voll’s new Massif bar and counter stools denote a totemic silhouette in a compact form. Rich in materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Oregon Pine Side Chairs by Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Dronten, NL
Matching set of 6 Mid-Century Modern solid pine dining chairs by Swedish company Karl Andersson and Söner, designed by Roland Wilhelmsson. Wonderful woodworking details that are also...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare hand produced and retains original paper labeled remnants, hunting chair. Handmade by Erhard Rasmussen in 1948-1950 for Borge Mogensen. Retains most of original labels, t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Sofa Model Trienna Designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent original condition.
Original green leather cushions, braided natural leather in the back.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1940s Lounge Chairs by Tyge Hvass, Model 1628 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Tyge Hvass
Located in Balen, BE
Elegant, sculptural, and timeless; this pair of Model 1628 lounge chairs, designed by Danish architect Tyge Hvass for Fritz Hansen, embodies the essence of mid-century Scandinavian c...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Kai Kristiansen Six Fully Restored Model 42 Customizable Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additiona...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Koivutaru Easy Chair By Esko Pajamies For Asko, Finland In Brown Leather
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Halle, DE
Koivutaru freepending easy chair. Designed 1977 by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland. Upholstered in its original brown buttoned leather. The perfect fireplace chair. Very nice bent wo...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green bouclé fabric and stained beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Seat height 16.5”.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair 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
Brown Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Krona' By Ake Fribytter For Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Krona", in bentwood and upholstered with brown leather designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
All original and in good conditio...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Frits Schlegel, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Sea Grass Cord, Leather, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained beech, sea grass cloth and leather lounge chairs designed by Frits Schlegel and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 29.25” H x 23.25” W x...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cord, Beech
Pair of Viggo Boesen Armchairs in Beech & Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century high wingback armchairs in beech and sheepskin attributed to Viggo Boesen produced Slagelse Møbelvaerk Denmark, 1940s. In good vintage and restored condition...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ilmari Lappalainen ‘Laila’ Armchair in Espresso sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish ‘Laila’ armchair (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006). Manufactured by Asko in the late 1940s. The armchair is newly upholstered in Espresso sheepskin.
...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair 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-launch the Clam Chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This examples are upholstered in a mustard moha...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak by Mogens Hansen Denmark 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb set of six dining chairs designed in the 1960's by Mogens Hansen and made on his own factory. Made from Dark solid teak with a nice deep color and great grain. Many very cool ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen, Swan Chair, rare version wood legs, 1960, by Fritz Hansen, FH4325
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
For a limited period in the 1960s, a small number of Swan chairs were p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic example of Wegner's historic oeuvre within the field of Scandinavian seating design, here we have a gorgeously preserved set of six "W2" chairs in solid old-growth teak, wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage PJ-149 Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
Vintage „Colonial Chair“ by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen 1949. Model PJ-149. Produced in 1950s. Made in rosewood and orignial cushions in lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom sizes an...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Set of 3 Swedish Modern Stools in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 3 Swedish Modern stools, tabourets, ottomans, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, seats are newly upholstered in sahara sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s Danish Teak Black Vinyl Teak Flip-Top Stool or Table Mid-Century Modern
By Erik Buch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed in 1957 by Erik Buch. A wonderful reversible vanity or artist stool, then cocktail side table made in Odense, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Mogens Koch "MK 51" Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of elegant lounge chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1936. The MK51 was part of a small series of upholstered furniture that Koch designed in the 1930s that has become iconic piec...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs in Sheepskin, Asko, 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs, manufactured by Asko, 1950s. Birch frame, new sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ar...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Swedish deigner pine dining chairs produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sports cabin pine chairs by Swedish designer. Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik during the 1930s.
Good set of six chairs with original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Oak, Leather
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Base of powder coated steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Easy Chair, Sweden 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Arne Norell Easy Chair, Sweden 1970s.
Safari Chair in green leather, stained beech and brass fittings model "Dickie". Designed by Arne Norell and man...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Frederik Kayser leather lounge chair for Vatne Mobler, Norway. 1960’s. Wingback chair with rosewood base and original cognac leather. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, cherry red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Original cherry red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions, cast b...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Pair of FCH1A Dining Chairs Edited By Seltz, circa 1980, France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs for Seltz, France, circa 1980.
Solid beech.
Dimensions: 95 cm H, 46 cm W, 55 cm D, seat height: 45 cm.
Good original condition.
Another pair available.
All purc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Jens Nielsen Laminex Plywood Lounge Chairs Westnofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish "Laminex" model lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in 1966. The chair is constructed of two ingeniously integrat...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
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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