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
Scandinavian Modern Leather and Aluminium Lounge Chair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair / Lounge Chair, Leather, Aluminium, Wood
Elegant leather and aluminium armchair with walnut wooden accents, Denmark, 1960.
Wonderful compact Danish Mod...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
1960s Erik Buch Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Custom Reupholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Erik Buch.
The chairs are as all of Erik Buchs chairs comfortable and are in very good condition.
The chairs have been restored and r...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model 36 Produced by Karl Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare early lounge chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Niels Møller Teak / Leather Model 55 Armchair Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Niels Møller teak / leather Model 55 armchair. Denmark, nice original condition, retains original ink stamp, price per chair, open to offers for set of 4.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Erik Buch Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six Danish teak dining chairs designed by Erik Buch.
The chairs are as all of Erik Buchs chairs comfortable and are in very good condition.
The chairs have been restored...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 57 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Armchair in oak and leather by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare armchair designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1950s.
Made in oak and leather with a beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s.
The chair shows very eleg...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair by Michael Laursen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Teak Frame Danish Modern Armchairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Rare form, teak frame arm chairs with vinyl seats and backs, designed by Grete Jalk. Both chairs are in very fine original condition, one has slight damage to the vinyl seat, as show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Wood & Sheepskin Stools Produced in Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century wooden stools in beech and newly upholstered in white sheepskin. In good matching condition.
Dimensions: H: 43 cm / 16.95" W: 48 cm / 18.90" D: 36 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Henry Schubell Easy Chair Model Ms-6 Produced by Madsen & Schubell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model MS-6 designed by Henry Schubell. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Teak
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 78 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in upholstered in fabric. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s. Great original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 79 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 79 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Scandinavian Pine Bench with Sculptural Turned Legs
Located in Black Rock, CT
A sculptural vintage pine bench from the late 20th century, likely Scandinavian in origin. The thick, slatted plank top sits atop beautifully carved, chunky turned legs and cross-str...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Danish modern arm, lounge chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. Selling and priced as a pair, in origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Johannes Andersen two Dining Chairs, Rosewood and Leather Upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen two dining chairs in solid oiled rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Made by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner Oak and Cane Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH501 oak dining chair with cane seat, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
Located in Karlstad, SE
A rare and beautiful pine sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden cirka 1940.
This sofa is made of solid wood and a curved backre...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Bar Stools in Rosewood Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of bar stools produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Beech Lounge Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
eech lounge chairs, circa 1960's. Warm toned, sleek, modern solid beech wood frames with a dramatic silhouette. New, quality silk & wool upholstery with a beautiful hand feel. Update...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat sofa, model 2240, made of Beech wood designed by Søren Hansen in 1939 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
A rare find and very collectable piece.
As a sculptural piece, this ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Aarne Ervi Attribution, Slipper Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A slipper lounge chair attributed to Aarne Ervi, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 31.25” H x 20” W x 27” D
Seat height: 16.25”
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with stamp in the wood underneath.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and shearling lounge chair attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s.
For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland.
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960.
This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam, Little Eva set of lounge chairs 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of Little Adam and Little Eva armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in beech and Linen/synthetic grey upholstery. Belo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of low lounge chairs with frames of solid oak. The seat and back with patinated brown grain leather. These examples were manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Two of th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames.
Delivery to NYC area $375
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
2 seats sofa in brown leather, Illum Wikkelso for Holger Christiansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 2 seats sofa in very good condition.
The leather has a very beautiful patina and remains very sick.
Very nice proportions. One of the most iconic danish design from 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Chair 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Black Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame: Chrome
Backrest: Leather
Fabric: Black Pelle leather
Dimensions:
H.74 x 58 x 50 cm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Schiller Polstermøbler, lounge chair, fabric, beech, brass, Denmark, circa. 1950
This well-designed armchair was presented at the Manufacturers' Association's Furniture Fair in Fre...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Renzo Zavenella Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of purple velvet and wood lounge chairs attributed to Renzo Zavenella, Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 40.6” H x 31” W x 35” D
Seat Height: 19”
All upholstered furniture can b...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30.75” H x 78” W x 36” D
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959.
The GE290 lounge chair is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within a simplistic construc...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carmen chair by Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Copenhagen, DK
“Carmen” chair by Pierantonio Bonacina.
In great condition.
the chair has similarities to a bull - notice the top of the chair. looks exactly like the horns of the bull.
Category
1990s Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker
Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern sofa from Berga Möbler, with rounded lines and fun sculpted legs. Original mole colored plush upholstery.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Danish Oak Chairs, Original Mint Green Upholstery
Located in Toronto, CA
The set of 6 Danish chairs boast carved oak legs and the palest mint green upholstered seats and backs, original to the chairs. Solid, well-built and patinated oak structure, with or...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s.
This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Pair of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofas, Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by the master cabinet maker Gustav Bertelsen in the early 1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in an ivory white wool bouclé fabric with a buttoned back detail. The club shaped legs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940's
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often attributed to master Danish designer Viggo Boesen has been completely restored with...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with black leatheer.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Scandinavian dining chairs with paper cord seats.
Beautiful, quality dining chairs with eye for detail and craftsmanship.
Original ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs in grey bouclé
Located in Ranst, VAN
Magnificent set of six vintage dining room chairs. These chairs are made of teak and a soft upholstered back, provided with a new gray-blue fabric. They are very high-quality chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s.
These...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Colonial chair is one of Danish designer, Ole Wanscher’s key designs, drawing influence from British and French colonial furniture from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959. This is model N°4 Capella easy chair made out of a solid teak frame with a fresh wool blend upholster...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
1944 Ole Wanscher Walnut Armchair With Grey Patterned Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1944 Ole Wanscher Walnut Armchair With Grey Patterned Upholstery. Model 1764, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Presented in the exhibition “Danish Walnut” at “Permanente”, 22th-30th Nov...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gunnar Göpert a pair of pine easy chairs Säter, Göperts, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Säter armchairs designed by Gunnar Göpert in 1948 for the Swedish manufacturer Göperts Industri, Jönköping. Made from solid pine with original blue fabric. The model was showcased as news in a full-page ad in the design magazine Form in the spring of 1948. Göperts Industri was one of many Swedish manufacturers that produced rustic pinewood furniture in the first half of the 20th century. The style, often referred to as Sportstugemöbler (Sport Cabin...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Pine
Black Butterfly Armchair By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Bunnik, NL
Black Butterfly chair with armrests by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , Series 7 Chair, now known as the Butterfly chair, This serie was designed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Natural Sheepskin
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seats, with solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in premium, soft, natural Australian sheepskin. Fast s...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
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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