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
Oak and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s.
Very nice design and high-quality workmanship.
The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dutch Modern Cognac leather sofa. Chrome flat bar legs. Made by label van den berg and designed by Gerard Van Den Berg. Made circa 2000s. Pre owned with signs of use and patina. Made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved beech and grey sheepskin...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of sculptural danish lounge chairs crafted with solid wood frames, covered in the original mohair over hand tied copper springs. The curved button-tufted back offers an excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool in Lambs Wool Hide
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with natural colour lambs wool hide. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Ma...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
$26,119 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Danish Modern Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the Mid-20th Century in the style of Frits Henningsen, this Danish Modern sofa has a cream wool upholstery and beech legs. Sleek and subtly rounded lines characterize the sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs. Very high quality set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs. Nice black leather dining chairs with solid rosewood frames. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Expertly Restored - Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Rosewood & Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Feathers
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen DN
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also included chairs and other living room furniture, was designed in the 1950s and produced b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak, Leather
Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg.
Overall Dimensions...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Six Sculptural Rosewood Dining Chairs Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six dining chairs attributed to Arne Vodder, masterfully handcrafted from solid Brazilian rosewood. Each chair features a gently curved backrest with horizontal slats and a sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Brown Oak Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Brown Leather lounge chairs with oak frames. Leather show nice patina w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
4 Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak dining chairs, circa 1960s. Warm-toned solid frames with lovely lines and bowtie cross bars. Original tweed upholstery in great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$1,395 / set
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Göran Malmvall modernist pinewood rocking chair, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish modernist rocking chair, model 513, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna. Dating from the late 1940s, it represents a later examp...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Pine
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen 16 solid wood chairs sold individually. Price includes reupholstery in aniline leather to be selected by purchaser. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$1,880 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of CH-27 oak and cane weave lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn during the 1950s. Made from solid oak with cane weave seats. Beautiful patina a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of 12 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design.
An extraordinary set of twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Profil...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.'
Seat height: 15.75”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Shearling Chair by Gunnar Sørlie, Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
This rare and iconic “Steady” model lounge chair was designed by Norwegian designer Gunnar Sørlie, a notable figure in Scandinavian mid-century design. Originally conceived in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Walter Knoll für Knoll „Stella“ Sleeper Loveseat, 1950er Jahre
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The sofa can be transformed into a day bed with a lying surface of 200 cm x 80 cm by simply pushing the backrest backwards.
Original woollen fabric in very good condition.
Very goo...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Dutch Modern Solid Large Teak Brutalist Slatted bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Dutch Modern Solid Large teak Brutalist Slatted bench. Nice solid wood Bench great Dutch woodworking. Great for entryway hallway or bedroom. Shows normal wear from use and age. ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Mid century Hans Wegner Sofa GE-236/4 GETAMA Solid Oak Frame
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Four-seat sofa model GE236/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid oak solid wood frame with original patina has original spring loaded cushio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Set of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Erik Buch
Located in Buffalo, NY
Introducing a set of 2 Model OD-61 counter-height barstools designed by the influential Erik Buch for the lauded Odense Møbelfabrik. With legs and frames constructed from solid slabs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Cabinetmaker Oakwood Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of lounge chairs by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs are executed in solid patinated oak with an amazing patina. The chairs retain the original dark blue ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Papa Bear armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. This armchair on offer here was produced in 1963 by A.P. Stolen, the first and original manufacturer of the AP-1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Arne Norell Safari Chair, Model Scirocco
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell safari chair. Original upholstered foam cushions with patinated leather.
Frame of rosewood.
Model Scirocco, made by Norell.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Teak and Leather Barstools by Johannes Andersen, Refinished, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Danish Modern teak and black leather barstools by Johannes Andersen, circa 1960s. Teak was refinished, leather seats original with attractive patina.
These 1960s teak bar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 36.25” H x 73.5” W x 31.25” D
Seat Height: 16.25”
All upholstered furniture can be reup...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa
By Georg Thams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa in the Style of Georg Thams. Stunning design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 tapere...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Westnofa Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern swivel, tilt lounge chair and ottoman, made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The chair and ottoman are in very good, clean, ready to use c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,200 / set
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather loveseat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dutch Modern Cognac leather loveseat sofa. Chrome flat bar legs. Made by label van den berg and designed by Gerard Van Den Berg. Made circa 2000s. Pre owned with signs of use and pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Rainer Daumiller, Bench in Pine, Danish Modern, Hirtshals Savværk, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and robust small bench in solid pine with visible dowels, designed in the 1970s by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk. This piece reflects Daumiller’s signature approa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
$704 Sale Price
20% Off
5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sofa designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet. Birch legs with vintage upholstery. 1958
Unmarked
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Model Saturnus Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Saturnus armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Recently renewed quality leather upholstery, metal frame. Great vintage condition, minor patina ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of ten Midcentury "Sawbuck" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten “Sawbuck” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from beech with teak backrests and cognac leather seats. Wonderful rustic design, great to sit on.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak, Beech
Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman. Great Scandinavian designed chair and ottoman with tan leather cushions and suede backing with Oak cladd...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Suede, Oak
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s lounge chairs. Made in Sweden. Sculptural high back chair with button tufted red leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Lounge, Setup 3, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
JAGGER Sofa, Lounge version
Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules.
Configuration shown on main image:
Modules: 2 x Half Circle + 12 x Double Corn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
Bruno Mathsson extremely rare original 1936 stool collector in mint condition
Located in Forest, BE
Tabouret dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1936 et produit en 1941 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Ce tabouret est unique et invite au repos. Les sangles sont en bon état...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle Danish Modern Sofa Sleeper
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern sofa sleeper designed by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Converts from sofa to bed by simply sliding the frame forward. Beautiful original fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish Deco Armchair with Fringe
Located in Portland, OR
Danish Deco Design. A curvy and cozy armchair in original mohair with silk fringe. Outstanding original condition. Imported from Denmark. Made by a cabinetmaker circa 1930s. Very sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Midcentury "Prag" Lounge Chair by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge chair and footstool by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, model called “Prag”. Made from beech with sheepskin upholstery. Generous size and lovely details, like the neck cu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Solid Wood Chairs Re-upholstered in Cream Leather
Located in London, GB
A pair or multiple pairs of Kai Kristiansen solid wood dining chairs with frames repolished and reupholstered in cream leather (or other leather or fabric of buyer's choice). This mo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
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 HOLIDAY BIRILLINO sand/white fabric from C&C Milano
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely wit...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D
Seat Height: 17.25”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Carl Malmsten “Oskar” Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Oskar” armchair was designed in 1939; a busy year for Carl Malmsten as he also participated in the New York World Fair. It was at this fair where the expression “Swedish Modern”...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 3 Chaise Longue in Brown Leather, Karl Mathsson, 1944
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic chaise longue, Pernilla 3, was designed by the renowned Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. This particular chair is one of the earliest and most original versions, produced...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Corner Sofa in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, corner sofa, solid pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the inherent qualit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable walnut, the settee is artisan crafted with traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil.
"The Laurel Settee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$7,300 / item
Pair Of Danish Modern Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs France & Son 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant design having wave backrests that fit the curvature of your back to maximize comfort. Upholstered bentwood armrests provide a sizable area for your arms. Solid teak frames...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable blackened ash, the settee is artisan crafted with traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil.
"The Laurel Settee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Ash
Westnova - Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair
Located in Bern, CH
Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair. Bent plywood frame with sling black leather seat pads.
Designed by Ingmar Relling, 1965. Produced by Westnova, Norwa...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
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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