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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Carl Malmsten Pair of Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren, pair of easy chairs, fabric, mahogany, Tranås, Sweden, 1987
Pair of wonderful chairs that are very well designed by Carl Malmsten. The armchairs a...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Cognac Leather Swivel FK Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful cognac leather lounge chair designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius.
This so called Bird Chair with matte chrome plated tripod base is in excellent condition.
Mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in burgundy leather
Style: Mid cen...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Stool in Teak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman, teak, wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s
Simple in its design, this stool features an open framework in teak with tapered legs. Its unassuming design allows it to blend seamlessly...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair of danish armchair, curved multi-ply beech and black leather
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of armchairs produced by Stouby in Denmark. Curved multi-ply beech and black leather, early 20th century edition in perfect condition. Lightweight, they are easy to move. The h...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Alvar Aalto Armchair model 402, 1950's Stamped:Aalto Design made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric.
One of Aalto's notable creations is the "Model 402 Armchair...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stig Poulsson, lounge chair, model 'Bequem', leather, aluminum, ash, Denmark, designed 1968-1969
This 'Bequem' lounge chair is designed by Stig Poulsson. The most striking feature o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Carl-Axel Acking for Nk Hantverk Lounge Chair in Mahogany and Blue Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet Hantverk, lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, leather, Sweden, 1940s
Beautiful armchair with an important provenance. This chair is designed and ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Leather
Rare Pair of AV-53 Easychairs by Arne Vodder 1953
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of model AV-53 by Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter Copenhagen. Designed in 1953. With legs in beautiful wood. Produced 1950s. All in original condition, with the Ivan Schlechter ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Sofa Bed, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Reclining sofa, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Stained birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Baby Velour 14 -fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina consiste...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Rosewood and Black Leather by Johannes Andersen, 1961
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Rosewood and Black Original Leather by Johannes Andersen, 1961
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and black original leather
Style: Mid century, Scand...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Dining 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 teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of turquoise model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s/1960s. Birch frame with turquoise linoleum top. Good vintage ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Adam Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Adam Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, created in the mid 1950's for Nordiska Kompaniet and part of the Paradiset collection. This Swedish mid-century icon bears her...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Chair In The Style Of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birch armchair in the style of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s. Birch frame with brass details. Reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina on the frame consis...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Cloud Master Reclinner Chair 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Ib Kofod Larsen "Cloud Master" recliner chair. Designed in 1954 and produced by Carlo Garhn Denmark 1950s. Made in solid teak and with the first red fabric. Incl. the matching ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Rare safari lounge chairs in the style of Arne Norell, Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s
By Bruksbo, Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare pair of safari lounge chairs produced by Bruksbo, Norway, during the 1970s.
Made in beech with brown leather with beautiful details.
In the style of lounge chairs by Sw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered in luxurious putty colored curly textured sheepskin from Garrett Leather. The design...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 iconic "Carimate" armchairs in solid beech wood and straw.
Designed by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, made at Cassina in 1970s.
This model was designed for "Carimate G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s.
Lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s, featuring wonderfully curved arms and back and ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design, Ivar Opsvik for Bruksbo Norway, 2 seater Safari sofa.
By Bruksbo
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ivar Opsvik for Bruksbo Norway. 2 seater sofa, model "Safari". Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather, canvas, beech wood. Ma...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen "BM62" Armchair by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern armchair in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. La...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated pair of hunting armchairs in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A timeless design that will work for many g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, original, conditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Buffalo Leather 'Safari' Armchairs in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Budapest, HU
This stylish pair of Safari armchairs from the 1970s exudes timeless charm with its combination of buffalo leather and sturdy beech wood. The leather was recently cleaned, but still ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 199...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Fredericia by GamFratesi Two Tone Blue Fabric Haiku 2 Seater Sofa, 2018
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by GamFratesi for Danish furniture manufacturer Fredericia in 2012, this Haiku sofa was manufactured in 2018.
Perfectly balancing their Italian and Danish design...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair, swivel armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 15
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Larsen & Bender Madsen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Stunning Danish armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Folke Ohlssons classic lounge chair 'USA 75', produced by DUX, Sweden, during the 1960s.
This pair is in excellent condition with a exceptional walnut frame. Upholstered in high qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1962
Located in Beerse, VAN
This ‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with its original ottoman, was designed in 1962 by Torbjørn Afdal, and manufactured by the Norwegian company Bruksbo.
It's a relaxing chair with a simple ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1970
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This wide three-seater sofa was made in Denmark in the 1970s. The modernist frame with six pillows is upholstered in chestnut colored natural leather. The sofa has subtly rounded edg...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Set of Two Sofas Footstool and Coffee Table Set, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese.
This living room ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed steel legs which are delicate ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brescia, IT
4 iconic chairs by designer Arne Jacobsen.
Known as the Series 7 chair, the 3107 chair is part of design legend, a timeless and historic chair. Jacobsen, inspired by the work of C...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Svend Åge Eriksen Dining Arm Chairs, Glostrup - Dedar 'Karakorum' Bouclé Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
Set of 4 solid oak arm chairs by Danish designer Svend Åge Eriksen designed in 1962 for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
The floating back support of this design is a striking and bea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm Sofa in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm, love seat, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1951.
Stunning Danish loveseat designed by Kurt Olsen. This settee has a sculptural quality and light feeling. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950-60s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture cotton/wool fabric, brass springs in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of four dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, NL 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid pinewood dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn.
We also have a matching pinewood dining table available.
Chairs are in used condition.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Rare Danish Chair in Solid aged Pine by Nissen & Gehl 1970, Model: Fyrkat
Located in København K, 84
One original rare danish dining chair in solid pine designed by Nissen & Gehl for Jens Hansens møbelfabrik in Silkeborg Denmark 1970. It has beautifully aged golden pine color and is...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Low-back lounge chairs manufactured in Sweden ca 1940.
Cozy lounge chairs with exceptional proportions and design.
They have been reupholstered i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by Aalto.
The chairs are lightweight and can be situated practically in any room or interior, and are easily moved around due to their lightness, both in weight and in appearance.
The chairs have beautiful patina and are reupholstered in black premium fabric. Both chairs are stamped "Artek Aalto design Made in Finland...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in dark brown wood and leather, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Refinished dark brown rosewood frame with the original leather cushions in beautifu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
Set of 8 Grete Jalk oak & teak dining chairs, 6 side, 2 carvers
By Sibast, Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare set of 8 dining chairs by Grete Jalk.
Model 32-42 designed by Grete Jalk in 1962 and produced by the fine furniture maker Sibast. This striking Scandinavian Moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Teak Eye Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson for Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik
By Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Dorchester, MA
These fantastic teak dining chairs, designed by Ejvind A Johansson as model 84 for Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, exemplify Danish craftsmanship in the joiner...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Beautiful pearl grey patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Made out of pine and birch wood.
Height: 4...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Niels Møller model 71 dining chairs in teak Denmark 1951
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exceptionally large set of 12 Model 71 chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark in 1951. These chairs are not only beautiful but al...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Wing Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, c1940s.
High back lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. It features a curved wing-back with stained beech legs. The ch...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Leather
Pair Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner Black Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Ekornes Stressless Royal Recliner black leather lounge chairs with wood bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind tha...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé Col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO 4 Chairs
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
Wood types availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, 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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If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
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Antique High Back Dining Room Chairs
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Canada Bar
Deco Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set Of Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs
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Metal Upholstered Dining Chair Set
60s Dining Sets
60s Dining Set
Black Leather Gloves
Two Vintage Arm Chairs
Dining Chairs With Gold Legs