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
Koivutaru Easy Chair By Esko Pajamies For Asko, Finland In Brown Leather
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
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
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Fu...
Category
1970s Australian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colorful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish design giants of our times. With it's shiny colour it looks almost like a giant candy....
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair
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 available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Modern Pair of Kristian Vedel Style Lounge Chairs in Palomino Shearling
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish pair of Kristian Vedel attributed low profile Danish Modern lounge chairs newly professionally upholstered in super soft hand sewn Palomino Shearling. If you're an admirer of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
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
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of oak.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. This beautifully worn piece retains the original papercord seat and...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler, Sweden, with thick, dark leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports with bras...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sofa Loveseat Adrian Pearsall Style Scandinavian
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa.
This design is pleasing to the eye and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor. ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that float within a spare, elega...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Teak
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
1960s, Danish vintage 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green/yellow velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. M...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Easy Chairs "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous pair of “Arbetsstolen” lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s.
This early pair is made with paper webbing, due to loss of hemp during the Second World War.
Condition: Great original condition with perfect patina. No damage to the webbing, and all original parts.
We at 1st Modern...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Modern Leather Ottoman, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ottoman by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with elegantly sculpted legs. Original black leather upholstery with patina, decorative brass nails around the edge of the seat.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs.
Delivery to NYC area available for $425. Please inquire prior to purchase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Margas LC5 Pouf - Karakorum 001 and Black Base - by Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed to work as standalone pieces or as a full ensemble, the Margas series is rooted in familiarity and heritage. Named after Louise Liljencrantz’s beloved grandmother, the serie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
'Pernilla' armchair and footstool designed by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Iconic 'Pernilla' armchair by Bruno Mathsson, with bentwood frame and woven seat, complete with matching footrest. Scandinavian 1960s design.
Designed by Bruno Mathsson in the 1960s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
String, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 15.7"
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Verner Panton lounge chair with armrests, G model
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Verner Panton lounge chair with armrests, upholstered with brown leather.
Original brown painted swivel base.
G model, made by Fritz Hansen. Very rare model.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Sheepskin and walnut stools by Hugo Frandsen, Spøttrup, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of stools designed by Hugo Frandsen. Produced by Spøttrup in Denmark during the 1960s. Made from solid walnut with new sheep skin upholstery. Very good vintage condition with li...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
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
Swedish Grace Pink Mohair and Brass Nails Chauffeuse, Sweden, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant pink mohair single armchair made in the 1930s in the Swedish grace style. It is the Swedish Art Deco movement. Nailed on the backrest with brass nails. The feet are made out of light colored hardwood. Dimensions to be confirmed.
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Son patronyme officiel, Swedish Grace - « la grâce...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
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
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
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
Pair Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig "Penguin" Chairs with Black Leather Seats, 1960's
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Kofod-Larsen for Selig Black Leather Penguin Chairs. Featuring a sturdy black wrought Iron framework, ergonomic, slightly slante...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 11 Armchairs in Original Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four Poul Kjærholm PK 11 armchairs in black original leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. First introduced in 1957, these iconic chairs showcase Kjærh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The perfect New York sofa and guest bed, and one of the finest daybed designs of the era. The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brillia...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
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
Erik Wørts Safari Lounge Chair in Off-White Canvas and Wood
By Erik Wørts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Wørts for Niels Eilsersen, safari chair, stained beech, canvas, Denmark, 1960s
This sturdy lounge chair with refined details is designed by Danish designer Erik Wørts. The saf...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Beech
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Bar C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Classic Hans Wegner Round Chair
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, sophisticated and architectural, wraparound armchair in solid rosewood, designed by Hans Wegner made by Johannes Hansen The chair has a solid rosewood frame, drop in upholstered seat, and wrapped cane backrest. The frame looks like it has a later, but not new, clear lacquered overcoat, the fabric seat shows cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Measures: Total H 29.5 x arm H 27.5 x seat H 17 inches. Know as the Round Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
3-seats scandinavian leather sofa by Sven Ellekaer for Coja, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
3 seats scandinavian sofa in cream leather, designed by Sven Ellekaer for Coja, Netherlands, in the 1970s.
In the style of Arne Norell's design.
Beautiful line and details, very conf...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original very good condition, corduroy.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown furniture fabric, beech bent wood. Removable seat cus...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Swedish Modern Armchair in Brown Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Features wooden legs and retains its original brown fabric.
Dimensions:
H 78 cm, W 83 cm, D 85 cm...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool / Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Swedish Chairs in Solid Pine Wood 1930 by Torsten Claeson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of 4 stained pine wood dining chairs by Torsten Claeson for Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930, Sweden.
Original nice patina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman
The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide r...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Mohair, Oak, Walnut
Midcentury Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood construction (walnut) upholstered seat and backrest. Excellent restored with new upholstery.
Up to 10 pieces available.
Delivery time about 3-4 weeks.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Scandinavian Orveman Modern Lounge Chair With Footstool - Set
By Overman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Scandinavian-style recliner and ottoman features a solid metal frame and cream upholstery. The recliner is a comfortable cream/sand color and rests on a round metal base that sw...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs Model "USA 75" by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs, model "USA 75," designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors in the 1950s. Crafted from solid walnut, these chairs feature a sculptural spindle-back design that e...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780
This Swedish follbänk really has this primitive feeling to it and an amazing painted surface.
Its dar...
Category
1770s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, model "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen (Denmark) for OPE Möbler (Sweden) 1958.
This is a timeless classic design and is constructed with a high sen...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
FH 1669 - Pair of rare easy chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare pair of lounge chairs (Model FH-1669) in Teddy Mohair textile from Pierre Frey w. original stained beech legs. Designed c. 1938 by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Cotton, Beech
Margas LC5 Pouf - Clay 011 and Black Base - by Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed to work as standalone pieces or as a full ensemble, the Margas series is rooted in familiarity and heritage. Named after Louise Liljencrantz’s beloved grandmother, the serie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
A pair of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by their distinctive straw seats. Notabl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Scandinavian Modernist Lounge Chair by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge or armchair by Carl-Axel Acking, made in walnut and upholstered with linen. Beautiful carved decor around the base of the seat and lines of wood following the curves o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Finn Juhl 1960 Diplomat Chair in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished Diplomat Chair in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Cado.
All original vintage condition, marked with silver Finn Juhl label.
Fabric and foam are worn...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Four (4) Niels O. Moller Model 66 Rosewood and Leather Armchairs - Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish rosewood armchairs designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller, Model 66, Denmark, circa 1974. The chair frames are crafted from solid santos rosewood, showcasing scu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set Little PetraVB1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original brown leather cushions. Good vintage condition!
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
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
1950s, Danish vintage lounge chair, reupholstered, blend wool fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish vintage lounge chair. Reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Light green furniture blend wool fabric, renewed dark beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Manufa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
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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