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
Arne Norell Easy Chairs and Stools Model Ari by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with foot stools model Ari designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Customizable Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein
By H.W. Klein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henry Walter Klein for Bramin, lounge chair, black leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s.
Robust and comfortable lounge chair by the Danish designer H.W. Klein. The slightly curved shap...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Poul Hundevad Folding Stool Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding stool model Guldhøj / PH 43 designed by Poul Hundevad. Produced by Poul Hundevad in Vamdrup, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Model 42 Chair in Solid Santos Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A single Kai Kristiansen model 42 chair, the frame of finely grained Santos Rosewood and the fresh upholstery in black leathercloth, with the whole chair in excellent condition. Desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Arne Vodder Teak Armchair Model 166
Located in Vienna, AT
Arne Vodder solid teak armchair model 166 designed in the 1964 for Vamo Sonderborg. New cream leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Red Leather Ekornes Stressless Recliner with Ottoman
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair by Ekornes ASA Stressless features beautiful red tufted leather seat and bronze tinted frame with swivel base.
Dimensions: 32.5w 28d 39.5h 17sh ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen Daybed 4312 for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed, model 4312 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Made in solid oak. Original cushion and upholstery. Undeneath with rarely offered and original bed box in oak and li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Tokyo, Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for NK, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish chair was designed by the Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959. This piece is in solid teak and natural leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, original salmon pink furniture velour, dark beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original salmon pink furniture velour, dark beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construc...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
"Braga" Contemporary / Modern Ebonized Wood and Polished Bronze Stools
Located in Queens, NY
8 Contemporary / Modern "Braga" bar stools with shaped ebonized wooden seats, supported by a metal frame with polished bronze footrests and accents. (PRICED EACH) (Available with nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid-Century Oak & Leather Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Karis, Nyland
Lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured by Swedese in the 1960s. Structure in oak wood and cognaq leather uphostery. The chair is marked by the maker.
Good vintage c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Folk Art Bench 'Fållbänk' ca 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Folk Art Bench 'Fållbänk' ca 1850
Primitive rural bench with storage under the seat.
Worn gray surface with beautiful patina from age and use.
Made of pine wood.
Heigth: 4...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. The armchair is upholstered in a fine...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Klint Armchair-Black Lacquered Oak/Natural Paper Cord, by Kaare Klint-Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The Klint Chair, designed in 1936, epitomises the philosophy of its creator, Kaare Klint, who laid the foundations for Danish design and inspired great designers such as Børge Mogens...
Category
2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Beautiful Rosewood Legs. Should be Reupholstered. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chair in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A simplistic desig...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
12 Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs.
The button plugs are made of beech tanned in 3 rosewood variations - a bright colore...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960.
Set of 2 !
New uoholstery in torquois blue.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Model 66 Chairs Birch + White Seats, Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Basel, BS
Created by Alvar Aalto, this high-back dining chair features a sturdy birch core along with birch laminate and veneer. Its solid birch legs and a high back crafted from molded birch ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Outstanding Leif Hansen Style Curved Danish Modern Sofa Mid-Century
By Leif Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish and rare Danish Modern Leif Hansen style curved sofa with amazing walnut legs. This sofa will need to be reupholstered but the bones are fabulous! It measures 29"t x 103"l x ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, set of four 'Captains' armchairs, in oak and fabric, Denmark, 1957.
Set of four sculpted dining chairs in solid oak. These chairs show the characteristic...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Arm Chairs Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of arm chairs in rosewood with leather upholstery. Unmarked, but most likely Danish, and most certainly of Scandinavian origin.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hand-Crafted Tripod Armchairs in Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, Folk Art, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative pair of folk art tripod armchairs in oak, seats with a fine wool cushion. Handcrafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the early 20th century.
These sculptural chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Fritz Hansen Rare Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs Model 1582 in Sheepskin, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Fritz Hansen rare pair of large wingback lounge chairs model 1582 with beech wood frame and luxurious sheepskin upholstery, Denmark, 1930s. These incredibly chic early Danish period...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Teak Upholstered Armchairs with Slat Armrests, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In December 2016, the term "hygge" was so popular that the New York Times ran an explainer on the concept. This ideal of comfortable conviviality can be expressed in many ways, inclu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
By Kay Korbing
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Daybed "GE-1" by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool lounge chair with footstool by Hans J. Wegner. Can be set in a flat position and turned into a daybed. Made from oak with beautiful woodgra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark, 3 seater sofa.
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark. 3 seater sofa, furniture wool, dark exotic/teak wood. Loose cushions. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage Teak Arm Chair by Niels Moller Model 57
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful refinished teak arm chair with new danish cord. Model 57 teak arm chair by niels moller for jl mollerfabrik. this chair has great ones and would work great at the dining ta...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of Six Dining Chairs "Model EVA" by Niels Kofoed, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of six teak side chairs, model EVA designed by Niels Kofoed and manufactured by Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Vintage comfortable wooden dining chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Runar Engblom, 1950's sofa for Hotel Vaakuna
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Immerse yourself in true Scandinavian vintage elegance with the Runar Engblom 1950's sofa, originally designed for the iconic Hotel Vaakuna in Helsinki. This exquisite piece embodies...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Heavy Danish Modern Swivel Stool in Patinated Leather & Oak, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Big and sturdy Danish Modern swivel stool attributed to Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1930s. The stool is in very good original condition. The thick and soft natural leather is worn b...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Set of 4 model 42 teak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Lambda Daybed, Fumed Oak Frame, Oak Slatted Seat with Rush Mat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our Lambda daybed is handmade in small batches from sustainably sourced oak. Both modern and traditional joinery techniques are employed, ensuring the best attention to detail and qu...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Number 596 lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Selig. Professionally reupholstered in full grain flaxen-yellow leather. These timeless lounge ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Berger Low Stool in Cherry Wood Produced in 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French wooden mid century "berger" low stool in cherry wood by Charlotte Perriand produced in France for Steph Simon in the 1960s.
In good original and authentic condition.
D...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cherry
Set of 4, 1930s Kaj Gottlob Solid Hardwood & Niger Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Set of four 1930s Kaj Gottlob solid mahogany armchairs. Seat, sides and back upholstered with Niger leather. Made by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. Made to order for the Copenhagen Sto...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chairs in brown leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s.
Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Please note: flat-packed global shipping available: ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Leather Lounge Chair, 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, compact Danish Modern lounge chair, designed in 1960, dark stained beech frame with leather straps and thick leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated red oxhide and solid ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Magnus Olesen Stool by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This is a Magnus Olesen stool from the 8000 series, designed in 1981 by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen and produced at the Botium factory. The stool, an older model from the 1980s, f...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Danish Modern Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish lounge chair, circa 1960s. Jet black leather and contrasting oak legs. Sleek modern lines, piped edging, loads of life in it yet! Original upholstery with minor wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Stool 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi' Stool by Norr11
Dimensions :
Diameter: 36 cm
Height: 44 cm
Model shown on the picture:
Color: Dark Smoked Oak
Natural French Rattan
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The Le Roi Coffee Table is constru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of "Cadett" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "Cadett" designed by Eric Merthen, produced by Ire Möbel AB in, Sweden, 1960s.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian modern Tan High back Leather Swivel Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Tan Leather High lounge Swivel chairs by BERG denmark. Tags underneath. Very clean chair with Dark beech...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 10 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 78 dining chairs, 1962
Set of ten rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered with ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Green furniture velour, brass springs in the seat and back, ash wood legs. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: n...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
'Elephant' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé
Located in Paris, IDF
Elephant lounge chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017
Model shown on the picture:
Full upholstery
Wood: lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool, Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair by Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Little Petra VB1 lounge chair by Viggo Boesen. New edition. Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Cop...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Erik Kirkegaard Armchairs / Dining Chairs by Høng Stolefabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 armchairs / dining chairs designed by Erik Kirkegaard. Produced by Høng Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This 1991, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, thi...
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Danish Modern Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish loveseat, circa 1960s. Soft, supple vintage butterscotch leather is still durable enough to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Compact footprint, a
perfect seating so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
10 Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model 71 dates to 1968 and is an exceptional chair offerin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Set of 4 Kaare Klint "Red Chairs"
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Mahogany Kaare Klint "Red Chairs" in brown Leather. Produced by Rud Rasmussen. One signed with label, the other 3 have markings where paper label was. Totally restored.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Little PetraVB1 Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut, by Viggo Boesen for &T
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. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
Dux of Sweden Teak Armchair by Folke Ohlsson Model USA 75
Located in Oakland, CA
Dux of Sweden armchair in teak designed by Folke Ohlsson, the teak frame has smooth organic lines with a hand crafted look and feel. Newly refinished and treated with Tung oil to a s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Olsen Four-Seat Sofa for CS-Mobler. 1960. New Bouclé Fabric upholstery.
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Four-seat sofa designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by CS Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
Original piece from the 1960s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur, 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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