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
Hans Olsen Lounge Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1959. Chair crafted of a solid teak frame, sculpted armrests, and blue green wool upholstery over natural latex foam and raised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition.
Original leather and canvas. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Fjord Fiesta Bambi Dining Chairs, Like New produced in Norway 2023
Located in Miami, FL
The gorgeous Bambi series by Norway's Fjordfiesta was relaunched in cooperation with Utopia Workshop and Rastad & Relling. The dining chair Bambi 57/4 is produced in solid oak with p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Niels Otto Møller Teak and Leather Dining Chairs, Models 66 & 83
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six teak dining chairs, model #83 designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Makers mark stamped on each chair. The chairs currently have a brown leather u...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Birte Iversen Style Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish small scale lounge chairs in the style of Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Super elegant very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rare Werner West Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Werner West rocking chair, 1930/1940s. Birch frame with sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and classic Scandinavia...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
ASKO Dining Chair Scandinavian Pine Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ASKO Dining Chair design by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Scandinavian pine wood.
Great dining chairs in a solid wood frame - Clear dfinnish design.
Height 78 cm
Width 45 cm
Depth 44 cm
Seat ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, “Model 4488”. Made from mahogany with elegant rosewood inlays and feet. Rattan seats, backs and sides, loose cushions with original cog...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany, Leather
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Completely restored.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic chair design with wide armrests that invite you to sit and look at as it features beaut...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937.
Seat height 17.25”.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" Produced by Artek, 1963
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced 1963 by Artek, acquired new by previous owner. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was created for the interior of a tuberculosis sanator...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
1960s, Danish vintage relax armchair, furniture cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair in original very good condition: no stains, no smells, stable construction. Green cotton/wool furniture fabric. Beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
1950's Loveseat, Two-seater Scandinavian Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two-seater sofa from the 1950s basic design very comfortable to sit on with arms, the upholstery is in original condition with some sign of use solid wooden legs.
A perfect loveseat ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Frits Henningsen, High Wingback chair, 1935
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Frits Henningsen high wingback chair upholstered with black natural leather, fitted with buttons.
Detailed curving legs of mahogany.
Designed 1935, made by cabinetmaker Frit...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik.
Solid teak frame with papercord.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Papercord
Set of Danish "Rag" Easy Lounge Chairs in Pine and Fabric by Bernt Petersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare and very sought after set of easy lounge chair designed by Bernt Petersen for Schiang Furniture of Denmark in 1966. Oak frames with loose cushions in seat and back upholstered w...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Danish modern six-leg table and eight matching chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Measure: Oval table expands from 78" to 117" with two leaves. Perfect large-scale dining set wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine and 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 pine.
Gorgeous natural expression and grain of the...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar design - round ottoman.
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Mosquito Chair 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Dronten, NL
The model 3105 chair was designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
The chair is also known as the Mosquito or Munkegaard chair, a true classic of Danish design.
The chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Armchair, Model C.521 by Hans Wegner 1941
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old armchair, model C.521 by Hans Wegner 1941 for Plan Møbler Denmark. Made in solid oak. Seat in sheep's wool. 1940s.production.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" with armrests.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Light brown furniture leather, bent beech wood, canvas. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Mahogany Legs. Unmarked.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s, set of 5 Danish dining chairs, reupholstered, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, set of 5 Danish dining chairs. Reupholstered in black eco leather, renewed teak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1960s. Reupholstered by craftsman.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch furniture designed a lot of award wining midcentury furniture. The Danish architect was known for his functional approach to furniture design and for prioritizing comfort and accessibility. Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs and tables show the influence of the Shaker Style and Englisch pieces of the 18th century.
Koch was born in Copenhagen and attended the Royal Danisch Academy of fine Arts. After graduating, he worked as an assistant to Kaare Klint, an important figure in Danish modernism who was responsible for establishing the furniture design program at Koch’s alma mater. Klint favored historical styles and inspired Koch to view furniture design as an evolutionary process built on the traditions of the past. Over the course of their partnership, in the late 1920s, Koch began creating modular bookcases.
In 1932, Rud Rasmussen began to produce Koch designs. An early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Ingeborg Lounge Chair, Sheepskin M/ Natural Oak, by Flemming Lassen for Audo
By Audo, Flemming Lassen
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the designer’s artist mother, Ingeborg Winding, the Ingeborg Lounge Chair from 1940 welcomes the sitter with open arms and an irresistibly ...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Original pot-chair by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark.
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in København K, DK
Gryde stolen or the pot chair, model AP26 designed in the 1950s by Nanna Ditzel and produced both by Kolds Savværk and AP-Stolen, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Mid Century Scandinavian Daybed in Teak and Sheepskin 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Scandinavian Daybed in Teak and Sheepskin 1960s.
This is a very comfortable and stylish Scandinavian daybed newly upholstered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Pair of Teak Japan Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are beautiful, original Finn Juhl chairs from the early 1960's.
Originally designed in the 1950's, this pair retaln the France & Son metal badge and just to be sure they are also stamped on the frames which are made from solid Teak and are both in undamaged original condition.
They have been totally reupholstered in a, just, off white Boucle woolen material, and the fabric and foam ar both up to current fire safety...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern, Curved Lounge Chair in Oak, Attributed to Viggo Boesen, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Elevate your interior space with this Danish Modern masterpiece - an exceptional curved lounge chair in oak attributed to the renowned designer Viggo Boesen. Crafted during the 1950s, this chair is an example of the era's innovative design, seamlessly blending comfort, functionality, and timeless style.
This lounge chair's design exemplifies the essence of Danish Modernism, characterized by its clean lines and organic forms.
Crafted from oak, this lounge chair showcases the warmth and beauty of natural wood. The oak's grain patterns and rich color contribute to the chair's overall charm, making it a harmonious addition to a variety of interior styles.
This hugging chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition
Old glory makes for a new classic
Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in 1959. At that time Denmark was entering a ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair Black Leather Padded Model 'Siesta' Dining Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare set of two, 1960s, black leather 'Siesta' dining / office chairs designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in Norway.
Both chairs tufted leather seats and backrests...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Henning Kjærnulf Model 255 Dining Chair for Bruno Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining chair from Henning Kjaernulf, produced by Bruno Hansen. Constructed in teak and oak, with a woven paper cord seat and a curved backrest with angled supports, reminiscent of Ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Oak
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Sculptural Chair, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sculptural chair, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Birch and birch plywood with metal details on the backrest. Beautiful design. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consiste...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare easy chair of leather and mahogany with nail head trim. Designed by Frits Henningsen. Reupholstered in soft red leather and refinished mahogany with brass nail-heads.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Black Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
2 IB Koford Larsen Selig Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofa Love Seats
By Selig
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century modern IB Koford Larsen for Selig Danish / Scandinavian settees or love seats. Made of walnut featuring sculpted frame with tapered legs and vertical slats.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Arne Norell Sofa model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather.
Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Cushions newly lubricated with leather conditioner.
Very ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with green Magrethe wool fabric.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1st Edition Pair of 'PK22' Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of ‘PK22’ easy chairs in natural wicker designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Exceptional because they are one of the first unstamped productions by EKC from the 1950s. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
5 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 11 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1950s. This sofa features a frame made out of oak and remains the original upholste...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of six armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a b...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture wool fabric, oak wood, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood, and springs in the seat cushions. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Man...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dorchester, MA
Alvar Aalto designed his innovative Fan Leg series of tables for Artek in 1954. This small table, model X601, was produced in the mid-1950s. It features a distinctive five-section fa...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Pair of Illum Wilkelsø teak armchairs for Niels Eilersen, 1960
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of teak wood armchairs designed by Danish designer Illum Wilkelsø (1919-1999) and made by Niels Eilersen 1960s
This pair of armchairs, made in the 1960s by XX for the Cappell ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
70s Swivel Chair By Arne Norell Möbel AB In Sturdy Olive Green Patchwork Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable swivel chair by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden. The chair is upholstered with beautiful and sturdy olive green ( patchwork ) buffalo leather. The ch...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell, 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 Lounge Scoop Chair after Philip Arctander
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measures 34" tall, 32" deep and 23" wide. The seat height slopes from 13.5 to 16".
A unique low profile chair produced, circa 1940 and bears a striking resemblance to a singular scoop lounge chair Philip Arctander did for a client in the 1940s. Beautiful modernist lines with subtle sculpting make this an uncommon chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
Located in London, England
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s.
An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
A set of two Swedish Asymmetrical Pine Stools/Sideboards ca 1970
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of two Swedish Asymmetrical Pine Stools/Sideboards ca 1970
Beautiful patina.
Made in pine wood.
Heigth: 39-44 cm/15.3-17.3 inch
Depth: 43-46 cm/16.9-18.1 inch
Width: 46-47 cm...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
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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Yellow Iron Lounge Chairs
A56 Tolix Chair
Antique Eastlake Rocking Chair
Conant Ball Bar
Eastlake Rocker
European Rope Rocking Chairs
Hans Olsen Safari
Hans Wegner Ge530