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
Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark.
The chair shows an interesting combination of original Windsor chair construction and joinery. The chair is ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid century Scandanavian Modern footstool in high quality orange naugahyde from the early 1970s. Oak base with finger joinery dovetailing. In excellent vintage condition wi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Kaare Klint Safari Chair in Black Leather and Ash for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair Safari armchairs (model KK 47000) designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Ash wooden frame upholstered with black leather seat, back a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This pair of lounge chairs, ‘model 137’ designed in 1957 and manufacturerd by furniture manufacturers France & Son. The Japan serie takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques. Defined by a visible, solid horizontal backrest, which sits elegantly upon the slightly tapered legs, the teak frame is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door, with brass brackets and details. With an open, spacious seat, finished with Bouclé upholstery, the Minimalist design truly invites you to sit back and relax. A stunning addition to a contemporary living room, the Japan Lounge Chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak in a warm shade of brown. The seat is...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekorness
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian company Ekornes. The unconventional frame is made of b...
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' sofa
This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master cabinetmaker Carl Malmsten. It was produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden. Thi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs (24 available)
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish solid walnut dining chairs upholstered in the original saddle and black leather.
Professionally restored...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Hans Asplund around 1955. Asplund designed the chair for the beauty salon at the Nordiska Kompaniet department store on Hamngatan in Stockholm. The chair was reportedly produced solely for the salon in a few examples, please see the last 2 images of the listing to view the chairs in their original interior. Adding to the historical importance of this particular chair on offer is the fact that it comes from the private collection of Hans Asplund himself.
The design is marked by the beautiful, sculptural frame, which has been entirely executed in solid walnut wood. The curved lines of the armrests, the legs and the backrest give the design a refined and elegant appearance. The seat, backrest and armrest are upholstered in brown leather.
The chair is in very good, restored condition.
Provenance:
Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994).
Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024).
Thence by descent to the previous owner.
Literature:
Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, pp. 162-163.
Filippo Alison...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish cabinetmaker chairs.
Delivery to NYC...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak Dining Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Peter Hvidt teak dining chairs.
Offered is a set of 6 Danish Modern teak dining chairs, designed circa 1953 by Peter Hvidt. These chairs are unique and have unicorn status and being a rare find. This set includes 6 arm chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
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 Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair (no labels) in Red Upholstery on a Four Star Metal Base
Arne Emil Jacobsen, usually known as Arne Jacobsen, (11 February 1902 to 24 March 1971) was one of...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Sofa in Pine and White Bouclé Fabric by Carl Malmsten, 1936
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Pine and Newly Reupholstered in White Bouclé Fabric by Carl Malmsten, 1936
Additional Information:
Material: Pine and newly reupholstered in white Bouclé fabric
Style: Mid c...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Fabric
'Minerva' Corner suite by Peter \hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic original corner suite consisting of a three seat sofa, and a two seat sofa with matching corner two tier table. All produced in finest q...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Gorgeous rosewood base. maker's label underside: "Cado Made in Denmark 7416...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
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
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & Daverhosen Beech High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard for France & Daverhosen Beech & Teak Lounge Chair. Featuring an assembled framework, comfortable spindle high back, curved bentwood solid Beech arms w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Beech
Hugo Frandsen Teak Ottoman - Spottrup Stolefabrik, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish architect Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery
Designer: Hugo Frandsen
Producer: Spø...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Daybed Attributed to Kurt Østervig Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare daybed attributed to Kurt Østervig. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Midcentury Danish Oak & Leather Armchairs by Steen Eiler Rasmussen - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
Originally crafted in the 1940s, these chairs were designed by the Danish architect Steen Eiler Rasmussen. They consist of oak frames and are reupholstered with new yellow leather. N...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair 1960's Danish Sofa With Vintage Upholstery
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair 1960's Danish three seat Sofa with vintage patterned upholstery. Buttoned back upholstery. Solid stained teak frames
Price is for the pair but willing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1980.
Cherrywood and leather cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
1970s, Danish lounge chair, low, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Chair Model 408, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A chair of model 408 designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen at Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s. The chair is made in teak with seat in black leather. It is 64 x 50 cm and 74 cm high ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Group of Swedish Mid Century Wooden Pine Low Tripod Stools, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three Swedish mid century wooden pine stools produced in Sweden, 1960s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 43-33 cm / 16.90"-13" Diameter: 34-25 cm / 13.40"-9.85"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1970s, Danish lounge chair, high, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen 1936-1940.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height: 17.375” inches
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional f...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Verner Panton Heart Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton Heart Chair. This is an original vintage chair NOT the new Vitra version. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 6 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Light Wool Upholstered
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen, set of six dining chairs of mahogany, hereof two armchairs. Seat upholstered with light wool. Designed 1947. Made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. Presented at th...
Category
1840s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Wool
Pair of Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs Teak & Bouclé Wool Upholstery Dedar Luxe 1960
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful pair of Ole Wanscher lounge chairs in teak and new upholstery with a luxurious bouclé fabric by Dedar Milano.
Complete knock-down system to easily ship. Made of solid t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Denmark.
Material: oak, leather, cane.
Size: 19 W × 19 D × 29 H in seat height 17?½ inches.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Norwegian Pine Bench ca 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Pine Bench ca 1830
Beautiful patina and a smoothness that feels amazing.
Sturdy and showing centuries of use and wear.
Height: 49.5 cm/19.4 inch
Depth: 36 cm/14.1 inch
Wi...
Category
1830s Norwegian Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Asko, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
By Asko
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and birch lounge chairs produced by Asko, Finland, c. 1940s.
Seat height 16.5”.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofa on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Steen Østergaard Cantilever "290" by CADO, Dining Chairs, Danish Modern, 1970
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of original "290" cantilever dining chairs by Steen Østergaard from the early production by CADO, Denmark. Made of polyamide and fiberglass with the original wool cushions i...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Swedish Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine. Produced by Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 55, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid teak frame with a woven papercord seat, model 55. Designed in 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik.
Normal patina due to...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi set in an overall good condition with a fine patina.
Seats reupholstered in luxury Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Biennale Stool-Table in Oak, by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
The Biennale stool was made for the Architectural Biennale of Venice, as something that can be found in many Finnish cottages or homes. Naturally, the B...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Model CH-24 Dining Chair, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model CH-24 dining chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, designed in 1950, in light oak with woven paper cord seat, seat cushion available on request, marked.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Papercord, Ash
Hans Olsen, Pair of Lounge Chairs, Yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Model 187
By Hans Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen. Pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat.
Legs of teak.
Made in the 1960s.
Made by Jørgensen Møbelfabrik, model 187 Cantharel ch...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Set of 6 vintage rosewood chairs by Ernst Martin Dettinger for Lucas Schnaidt, 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid century rosewood dining chairs designed by Ernst Martin Dettinger for Lucas Schnaidt.
Fine crafted frames with freshly upholstered boucle fabric seats.
1960s - German
...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
Vintage pine wood dining chairs by Rainer Daumiller - 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pine wood dining chairs in the style of Rainer Daumiller.
Nice and solid chairs.
Timeless and can be combined in lots of interiors.
Good condition
1980s - Denmark
Dimen...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK24' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an emphasis on sustainability, the brand’s re-editions of iconic pieces from such Danish Modern greats as Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Vico Magistretti pay homage to the originals while thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The PK24™ chaise longue chair stands out as perhaps the most recognisable chair in Fritz Hansen’s Poul Kjærholm’s collection. Inspired by the Rococo period and the French chaise longue, Kjærholm used steel to support a curvy, flowing form. He labelled it the ’Hammock Chair’ to stress that it functions by suspending the body between two points.
Price per item. Available in unlimited quantities. Choice of wicker chair with leather headrest, or fully leather-upholstered chair. Leather is available in the following categories: category 4 (Aura), or category 5 (Grace, Embrace, Rustik, and Natural). See swatches. This listing is for the PK24 chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern armchairs by Alfred Christensen. Beautiful shape, brass feet.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs, wonderful workmanship of Alfred Christensen. Head rest with beautiful shape and brass feet. Original upholstery in good condition, normal signs of age and wear. ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Custom...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Oak
Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Dining Chair with Arms
Located in London, GB
This edition of Niels Otto Moller's Model 57 dining chair was presumably made during the 1970s and retains original upholstery, to which the fabric is showing some signs of fraying w...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Torbjørn Afdal, rosewood Krobo bench, Norway, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
’Krobo’ bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced in Norway in the 1960s for
Mellemstrands Bruksbo.
Made in rosewood. Modular and comes with an original plant box and a chest wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Copper, Iron
Kevi Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair is part of a sleek collection inspired by the bold architecture of New York City buildings, blending artistic appeal with modern sophisti...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 3-seater sofa with daybed function from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen. High-quality solid teak frame. The seat and backrest have been reupholstered...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs. Upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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Westnofa Rocking Chair
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