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
Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak dining chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole, 1960s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Pine Dining Chairs by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1970s, Set of 8
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of eight '528' Swedish pine dining chairs by Göran Malmwall manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner, Husqvarna, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Erik Buch 'Captains' Armchairs in Teak and full grain anilin leather
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eric Buch for Ørum Møbler 'Captains' armchairs, teak, full grain aniline leather, Denmark, 1957
Sculpted dining chairs in solid teak. These chairs show the characteristics of the we...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish "sportstuga" ("sports-cabin") style. The chairs feature the most charming turned...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original condition, furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Red furniture wool, oak wood, springs in the seat cushion. Manufactured by Da...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Poul Kjaerholm "PK24" Chaise Lounge Chair Produced by E Kold Christensen Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic Danish mid century "PK-24" chaise lounge chair in steel, cane and dark brown leather by Poul Kjaerholm / Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Knud Hansen for Søren Willadsen Set of Eight Danish Dining Chairs in Leather Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud E. Hansen for Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik, set of eight dining chairs, leather, elm, Denmark, 1952
A refined set of dining chairs, designed by Danish designer Knud E. Hansen and brought to life by the skilled hands at Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik in Vejen, Denmark. These chairs exemplify timeless Danish design, but it is their history that truly sets them apart. Originally commissioned for the Danish ferry M/F Broen, built in 1952, they once served passengers on the important route between Seeland and Fyn – the main artery connecting Copenhagen with the rest of Denmark. Archival images even show this very chair in the royal private lounge, used during the reign of King Frederik IX.
Søren Willadsen wasn’t just a craftsman – he had a rare talent for being exactly where Danish design was happening. With an exceptional eye for quality, he collaborated with some of the great names in mid-century furniture, including Finn Juhl, Jørgen and Nanna Ditzel and Illum Wikkelsø. While these designers are widely recognized, the fact that many of their iconic pieces were made in Willadsen’s workshop in Vejen is a lesser-known part of the story.
The chairs exhibit a design that reflects the refinement of 18th-century English-style dining chairs...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Elm
Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Leather and Beech, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful authentic Danish Modern easy chair made and designed in the 1940s at Fritz Hansen & Co., Copenhagen. The chair is upholstered in the...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century Lounge chair in original vintage blue wool and teak tapered legs, Denmark 1950’s. Very comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
4 Rosewood Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Moller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller for J.L Moller Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. Highly sought after Model 71 design with signature curved backrest and elegant, graceful ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rope chair in pine - attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark 1960's
Made of stained pine wood and rope pine this curious piece is often attributed to Poul Kjærholm & J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Pine
Midcentury 3-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen for Vatne with Rosewood Armrests and Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant and upscale sofa by Hans OIsen designed for Vatne Mobler and manufactured in Norway in the 1960's. Wool fabric sofa with rolling rosewood frame and armrests. The wood is...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Otto Schulz chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish tufted chair designed by Otto Schulz, circa 1940s, Sweden.
Original velvet upholstery, detailed with brass nails.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs in Birch and Beige Fabric, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designed a huge number of chairs for numerous households and public buildings. These chairs are the ones with the lower version back support model no. 65. The chairs are ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Skokie, IL
Alvar Aalto console, model 153B prototype for Arkek, Finland, circa 1980s.
Alvar Aalto slat console for Artek, Finland, dating back to the 1970s. ...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
1960s Finn Juhl Set of Two Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak and Leather by Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Finn Juhl armchairs in Bangkok teak and black leather designed in 1963 and made by France and Son / Cado in the 1960s
The armchairs have a solid stabile frame...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjust...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Restored Penguin Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of matching Penguin lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Superb example of Danish modern elegance. Birch wooden backs have been expertly refinished to showcase the beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design .. Simple elegance.. Sweeping curves. subtle joinery, and perfectly balanced frame creates a piece that...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder Easy Chair Model FD 164 Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model FD 164 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
3 Adjustable positions.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of ten arm chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1970, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Oak
1970s, Swedish Design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Set of Two Kroken Lounge Chair
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter. Set of two Kroken lounge chair. Original upholstery in black leather. Removable headrest and seat with backrest...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Otto Schulz Attributed Scandinavian Mid Century Sofa in Sheepskin
By Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
Curved 3-seater sofa attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden.
High-quality sofa with organic lines, just as comfortable as it is beautiful.
The sofa has been reupholstered in i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and original fabric
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Easy chairs model GE-240 / ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en teak dans le gout de Finn Juhl et Fritz Hansen. Les patins en laitons sont fissurés et il y à diverses traces d'usage mais tout à été vérifié par un ébéniste. L...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare E66 Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model E66 chairs, designed in 1930s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold as a set.
We can dismantle the chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Jacob Kjaer Grand Prix Paris Dining Chairs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of 12 dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjaer and produced by cabinet maker Worts Mobelsnedkeri. Each frame is constructed in a beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s
Most likely from Norway.
Beautiful patina with an amazing form and glow.
Made out of birch wood.
He...
Category
1830s Norwegian Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather.
Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with bouclé.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with midcen...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Teak Dining Chairs in New Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Six mid-century dining crafted of solid old-growth teak, with sturdy joinery, comfortable curved backrest and newly upholstered seats in black leather. Manufactured in Denmark during...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
A set of Benches / Shelves / Room Dividers in Solid Oregon Pine, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
A set of Cabinetmaker made Benches / Shelves / Room Dividers in Solid Oregon Pine, Denmark 1960s
Designed in the manner of Iconic Danish Architects Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of six dining armchairs, model '3758A', fabric, oak, Denmark, design 1927, made 1940s
These dining chairs were designed in 1927 and ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Wood is mahogany. New leather. From 1940's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Teak Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Grey Upholstery
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This elegant lounge chair, designed by the esteemed Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Son in the 1960s, exemplifies the timeless appeal of Scandinavian mid-century modern desig...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ten Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark.
The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that wi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of "Slædestolen" Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs 2256, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 2256 produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Designed in 1956 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. This rare version comes with a caned seat.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Cane
1940s Pair Swedish Art Deco Armchairs With Oak Spoked Open Armrests By Sternells
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely rare and beautiful pair Art Deco / Nouveau model chairs made by Sternells in Virserum in Sweden in the 1940s. (Swedish modern period)
Also a great models to use for reupho...
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Oak
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier.
A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Taburete 8 Bar Stool High, Signal Red, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay
By Marc Morro, HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Spanish designer Marc Morro, Taburete 8 Bar Stool uses direct design language to create a functional and robust bar stool with a distinct yet mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1936 Hansen & Johansen Solid Wood Armchair, Round Front Legs, Sloping Hind Legs
Located in London, GB
1936 Hansen & Johansen Armchair of solid Mahogany with round front legs and sloping hind legs, back with vertical slats. Seat upholstered with patinated Niger leather. Designed 1936....
Category
1630s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood & Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-119 Lounge Chairs, c1960
An extremely rare and collectible pair of Wanscher's much-loved, elegant lounge chair for France & Daverkosen. The FD-119 was produc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Little Petra Lounge Chair in Sheepskin with Oak Frame by & Tradition
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibi...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Spindle Armchair by Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Farstrup, armchair model 180, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Modest Danish armchair designed and manufactured by Farstrup. The wooden frame features an elegant backrest with slim, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, metal, Denmark, design 1958, produced 1966.
This chair is one of the most iconic designs in the histor...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour, wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish little 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood le...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Geoffrey Harcourt Lounge Chair by Artifort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Scandinavian modern vinyl lounge chair with flat steel base designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artiforte, circa 1963. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s
The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Mid-Century Oak Danish Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, Set of 6
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare set of six Henning Kjærnulf dining chairs, circa 1960s.
Oak with original upholstered seats.
Manufactured by Edv. Valentinsen, Espe, Denmark,
Original upholstery in very cl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Modern Set of 2 Armchairs, Birchwood, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish set of armchairs made of hand carved birchwood, designed by Carl Malmsten, in good condition. Restored and reupholsteredwith original . Wear cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Original lounge chair by Flemming Lassen, Denmark.
Located in København K, DK
Original 1940s easy chair in green velvet. Similar to "den trætte mand" with original upholsery.
Danish Cabinet maker Flemming Lassen, Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Wooden Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
A set of wooden upholstered dining chairs from 20th century Denmark. Known for its mastery of midcentury design, these Danish-made cha...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Carl Malmsten Armchairs in Birch and Satinwood, Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare pair of armchairs was designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by Svenska Möbelfabriken in Bodafors, Sweden in the early 1930s. The refined design is marked by ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Satinwood, Fabric, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs no. 9 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six dining chairs by Helge Sibast with curved, molded backrests and a A - Frame style base for design of the chair. Faux leather Skai is the material on the seats. In...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 7 Mid Century Danish Modern Windsor Style Dining Chairs KD Sun Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Set of seven Danish Modern style dining chairs, made in Thailand by KD Sun Furniture, circa 1970/80's. The chairs are a modernist reinterpretation of the classic English Windsor bra...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
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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