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
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Model Kandidaten, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original green leather cushions in very good condition, produced by OPE in Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva &Nils Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical and comfortable Frank Reenskaug spindle back rocking chair in gorgeous old growth teak with vinyl cushion. Striking geometry and bold trompe l'oeil joinery really set this form apart from your typical rocker. Reenskaug made a daring and deliberate departure from the standard structure of rocking chairs, synthesizing elements from the canon of Danish design, as well as from the traditional Windsor "stick furniture...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Axel Larsson for Balzar Beskow, 1970
By Axel Larsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of eight 1970s dining chairs by Axel Larsson for Balzar Beskow, with arms, in birch with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Birch
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs 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
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning daybed model no. 190, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, solid oak frame platform with tapered legs and a vertical slatted b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, blue furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Manufactured by Danish ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Moroso Fjord Relax Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in 2002 by Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola for Italian manufacturer Moroso, the Fjord Relax armchair is an homage to the Classic Jacobsen e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE.
Newly reupholstered in leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, 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
Mats Theselius 'Aluminium Chair' Edition 3-50/200 by Källemo, 1990
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare chair by Mats Theselius produced by Källemo 1990 in a limited edition of 50 chairs, this is example is number 3.
Aluminum, beech, seat and back upholstered with braided bir...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Beech and Papercord Armchair by Frits Schlegel (Attr.), Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Frits Schlegel was a defining Danish functionalist architect and designer, and while highly successful as an architect, from the 1930s onward he also designed a number of furniture l...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s.
Iconic lounge chair mod...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Green furniture wool fabric, springs in the cushions, beech wood le...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Sofa in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Sofa in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern rustic three seater sofa in solid Nordic white oak and original green striped ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar.
Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina.
Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Global shipping available...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Niels Møller 55 arm chair in teak with new black leather seat
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Teak Moller 55 arm chair. This chair will work well as a desk chair or side chair. Designed in 1951 By Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møllers...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs Beige Suede Carl Johan Boman, Finland, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Bowman in Finland in the 1940s. The chairs are upholstered in beige suede. Legs of solid birchwood.
Carl-Johan Boman (1883 - 1969) was...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Birch
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
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of six teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in 1949.
The chairs have a simple yet solid construction with elegant lines a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Eight Hans Wegner CH 30 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Custom Made Walnut & Sheepskin Esko Ottomans
Located in London, England
Pair of custom made Esko Ottomans from Dagmar Design.
This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Fritz Hansen Armchair in Beech and Seagrass, Scandinavian Modern, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early modernist armchair made at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. Designed by Karl Schröder. Made in solid beechwood and woven seagrass. This beautiful model’s simplicity ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Alvar Aalto K65 Stools by Artek 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek K65 stools 4 pcs, design by Alvar Aalto. The stools are from 1960s, and there is an old Artek's stamp on the bottom of the stool. In good condition and great patina of age.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
1960s Swivel Chair By Dux Of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This 1960s Maize Yellow Bouclé Fabric Upholstered Swivel Chair by DUX of Sweden is a striking example of mid-century modern design. The chair features a sleek, sculptural silhouette ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design
Model 54 Lounge Chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality ma...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Brass, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, off white fabric and brass nail lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s.
Dimensions: 41.2” H 29.25” W x 34” D
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swivel Chair by Gote Mobler, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Sweden
- made of wood, leather
- leather parts are on very good condition
- very good, original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Striking Lounge Club Chairs by Fredrik Kayser in Rosewood Model 711
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique pair of black leather and rosewood armchairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser, made in Norway the chairs are in great original condition, sculpted armrest, solid and st...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Mokka Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with Mokka aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Illum Wikkelso lounge chair and foot stool in leather Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped lounge set designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark 1960. This exquisite lounge chair and foot stool set is a fine example of Danish modern design, merging comfort with c...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Pair of Hans Olsen Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden, 1960s.
Original green upholstery.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Suede
Modernist 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 beech with inset teak armrests. Professionally reupholstered in Isle Mil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak, Wool
Ryo Lounge Chair in Moss Green Velvet by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar Ryo Lounge Chair
A made-to-order lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The Ryo is a new edition of a design firs...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Leather Lounge Chairs by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish leather lounge chairs 'Model BEO' by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970 with dark stained beech wood frame, upholstered in brown leather and the back in nubuck leather, ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Scandinavian Loveseat in Wool, Denmark, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Scandinavian Modern loveseat, crafted in Denmark circa 1950s, has been meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. It features elegant angled walnut legs and is reupholstered in luxuri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Poul Volther Sofa / Daybed in Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric, Gemla, Sweden, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare daybed / sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by Gemla Fabrikers AB in Sweden, 1955. This particular model was named Diva and numbered 981. The base is in solid oak wood and can be folded down to create a (day)bed. The cushions have been completely renewed and are upholstered in a striking pink and white jacquard fabric...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Jacquard, Wood, Oak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Red Iron Stools
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Mid-Century Modern red iron stools made circa 1940. The stools are a set of four and a good example of the Mid-Century Modern style period. Frame of twisted iron wire with th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Globe, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Globe, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair in light brown faux leather/vinyl. Tapering round legs in solid teak.
Made by Globe Denmark...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Kristian Solmer Vedel “Modus” Settee, Tropical Wood & Leather, 1963
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A settee comprised of two individual armchairs featuring one arm each—here we have the Modus system by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, 1963. Ultimate sophistication through simpl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery.
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
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a warm grey sheepskin and feature oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
FH4103 "Heart Chair" by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
The FH4103 Chair was designed by renowned Danish designer Hans J. Wegner in 1955 and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair embodies Wegner's unique ability to combine traditional craft...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Verner Panton 'Welle' 3 Piece Landscape for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Welle' Three Piece Landscape for Verpan. Designed in 1969. New, current production.
To call Verner Panton’s Welle series “lounge furniture” is almost an understatement. Like so much else of Panton’s extensive oeuvre, these wildly imaginative organic forms land like a colourful bomb in the sleepy world of traditional furniture – and leave us anything but indifferent.
With the 'Welle' pieces you can create a large seating or lounging landscape. For this listing we combined the 'Welle' 1, 3 and 4.
- Welle 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine and New Paper Cord, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rainer Daumiller, pinewood, paper cord, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural set of 4 armchairs or dining chairs in solid darkened pine.
Gorgeous natural expression and gra...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Pine
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry red furniture velour, ash wood legs. Double-sided se...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Ringstol Lounge by Illum Wikkelso
Located in Minneapolis, MN
a vintage original lounge chair crafted from tinted beechwood and woven papercord. signature hoop or ring shaped lounge frame with a woven cord seat and back that come together at a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
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
Esko Pajamies 'Bonanza' Leather Sofa, 1970
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized three-seater sofa 'Bonanza' by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970, with thick dark brown, tufted leather on a dark stained wood frame, marked.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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