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
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
Alvar Aalto, Original 1930s Chair 69 with Great Colour and Patina
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Original Alvar Aalto classic 69 chair manufactured in the 1930´s with great honey patina. These original dark chairs are rarely found. It is therefor a coll...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs, red cotton/wool fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood legs, ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
Svensk Fur 513 Rocking Chair for Karl Malmvall, Sportstugemöbel. Sweden 1940/50s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur - series model 513 for Karl Andersson & Söner. Sportstugemöbel, a part of the trend of Sportstugor / cabins with focus on sport activities as skiing, built in Sweden during the mid-1900s.
Nice patina, signs of age and wear. Natural cracks -nothing that effects the stability. Sheepskin and original seat pillow included.
Göran Malmvall (1917-2001), youngest son of the founder of Karl Andersson & Söner. Göran Malmvall was a pupil of Carl Malmsten. He was active as a furniture designer at Karl Andersson & Söner from an early age until 1982. He designed among others, Svensk Fur, Svitjod and the popular KA 72 cabinet...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Swedish Primitive Milking Stool ca 1850-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
A Swedish Primitive Milking Stool ca1850-1880s
Featuring a beautiful gray tone acquired through time and sun exposure, along with distinctive ...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman
The Luupo Ottoman offers a versatile and sophisticated seating option for any modern interior. The round, inviting form sit...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Stacking Stools after Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four teak stools in the style of Alvar Aalto. Well made in great shape.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Black Leather 'Falcon' chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chair in black leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Global front door shipping: €500.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Toco Counter Stool (Walnut)
Located in Queens, NY
4 "TOCO" Counter constructed of solid FSC-Certified walnut responsibly sourced in the USA featuring a Danish inspired Mid-Century design. (PRICED Each).
Condition: Good; Wear consis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
1970s, Vintage Danish leather armchair by H.W.Klein, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Henry Walter Klein, armchair model Silhouette. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. The chair doesn't rotate, permanently installed. Manufactured...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of four Voitto Haapalainen “Prisma” swivel chairs with faceted bodies.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Voitto Haapalainen “Prisma” chairs with faceted bodies which swivel on polished cast aluminum hexagonal bases. Chairs have original velvet like fabric, (light wear and one m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant armchairs by Bernt Petersen, with rosewood frames and comfortable natural leather seats and backs. Smooth lines with nicely contrasting materials. Leather in very goo...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Unusual Curved Danish Modern Teak Kurt Ostervig Attr. Sofa Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Danish Modern teak Kurt Ostervig attributed curved sofa. We just love everything about this wonderfully designed sofa with the sexy curved back, warm teak armrests and handso...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Erik Kirkegaard Fully Restored Customizable Danish Armchair in Tanned Oak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Erik Kirkegaard fully restored customizable Danish armchairs in tanned oak by Høng Stolefabrik
The very comfortable chairs were designed in 1956 and feature a simple minimalis...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen 4 Solid Wood Armchairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, four solid wood armchairs available separately. Seat and back upholstered with lightly patinated black natural leather. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Berte...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
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
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair for AP Stolen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design Papa Bear chair for AP Stolen, Denmark. Simply the most comfortable chair ever made, completely restored including refinishing, new foam, webbing and strengthen...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern idea of a classic British Windsor chair. Its larger proportioned backrest and upwa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Teak & Leather Bwana Chair by Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and leather Bwana Model 152 lounge chair + footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1960's. Iconic lounger features a striking curved design with floating seat and distinc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, mohair, Denmark, 1940s.
This beautifully crafted Danish sofa from the 1940s combines comfort with elegance. Its bold, rounded design is complemented by a ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Oak and Sheepskin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of charming stools by Danish Designer Arne Wahl-Iversen made in the 1960s. The stools have been reupholstered in long-haired organic sheepskin. The stools are made for storage.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s.
The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Early 'Bwana' Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1962
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare ‘Bwana’ lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1962. This is a very early production by France and Son in fully original condition. The frame is made of solid teak and has except...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Friis & Moltke Soaped Pine Bench
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Abeautiful soaped pine bench designed by Danish architects Knud Fiis & Elmar Moltke-Nielsen for Hirtshals Savvaerk.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Please note: Also sold separately.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Original danish Fritz Hansen, model 1582 chair in new wool.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, DK
Fritz Hansen lounge chair with oak arms. Model 1582, low back. Produced in Denmark in the 1940s. Newly restored with new wool.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Sweden, c. 1950.
Material: faux shagreen upholstery, beech.
Size: 63 W × 32 D × 33.25 H in seat height 16.5 inches.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch & Red Paint, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic red model 60 stool in birch and beautiful patina. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1940s, this design has definitely stood the test of time, as it is still in produ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Lounge chairs 'Stora Adam' by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, NK, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of lounge chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) during the middle of the 20th century.
Model 'Stora Adam' from NKs 'Triva' series.
Sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Bench 01
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bench 01 by the architectural trio Bahraini Danish is made with CNC-cut walnut.
No screws for assembling this bench. All 4 pieces of wood fit together and creates a strong solid bench.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak "round" chair retaining the original upholstery with impressed stamp, "Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK".
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rosewood Niels Koefoed Eva Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Six rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, 1962 Denmark. The chair frames are crafted of solid rosewood with angled, slatted back rests, which offers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Modernist Lounge Chairs by Gösta Jonsson, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant lounge chairs by Gösta Jonsson, upholstered in caramel colored sheepskin. Chunky design with generous lines.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Brown Leather Highback Lounge Chair After Børge Mogensen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the style of Børge Mogensen, this well-constructed and deeply comfortable Danish modern lounge chair features a solid wood frame upholstered in patinated brown leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Walnut and Teak Dining Chairs, 30 Available
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Hovmand Olsen, 1965, Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid walnut frames with molded teak back rest and exposed brass joine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen.
A unique sourced piece of design, first exhibited at the renowned "Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling", Kunstindustrimuseet, now Design Museum Denmark.
A "design inspired by the comfort of the automobile seating and at the same time costumed the requirements of a modern home" Source: Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling.
The armchair have been reupholstered professionally in cream coloured shearling and cognac coloured buttons.
Very comfortable and a beautiful attribution to both modern and classic interiors.
A collector's item.
PALLE SUENSON:
Palle Suenson (1904-1987) is one of Denmark’s most sought after modernistic architects of the 20th century and his pieces are sold by prominent Philips Auctions...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
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
Scandinavian Modern Pine Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian modern set of 4 pine dining chairs. The chairs are made in solid Swedish pine around 1970s. The chairs follow the Scandinavian modern ideals with the minimalistic design...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Axel Larsson was an incredibly productive Swedish furniture architect and designer with a more than 50-year long career. This armchair is a rarity, despite Larsson being most well-known for his furniture series designed for and mass-produced by SMF Bodafors.
This particular chair takes inspiration from the uplifting, pared-down aesthetic of Scandinavian design. The design consists of a smooth sculptural frame crafted in curved and stained wood that frames a finely tailored seat and back. The streamlined design of the wood structure immediately stands out for its pronounced lines and airy construction. It shows off the architectural precision put into both the design and into the execution. The curve of the arms and legs - formed of a single piece of wood - defines the look and is perfectly balanced by the straight stretchers connecting the legs. The other defining feature is the obtuse angle created by the reclined position of the back and the raised seat. This angle is also followed by the frame and as a result the aesthetic is dynamic but still exudes the functional cosiness of Swedish design. There is a clear emphasis on comfort, from the tilted back to the sculpted, wide armrests and the seat cushion. The light upholstery complements that dark stained wood by creating an apparent contrast both in colour and texture. Axel Larsson also designed furniture for individual carpenters in Stockholm; these were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs.
Swedish Modern style is delicately scaled, using tapering legs and clever but simple solutions as seen on this chair as well. Subtitled “A Movement Towards Sanity in Design”, it also describes quality and the ability to lend grace to the daily chores of life.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
25.59 in W x 30.31 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 21.65 in; Arm height 25.19 in
65 cm W x 77 cm D x 78.5 cm H; Seat height 55 cm; Arm height 64 cm
About the Designer:
Axel Larsson was born in 1898 in Torp socken, Sweden. Larsson was a professional for more than 50 years and belonged to a handful of furniture and interior designers who played a major role and influenced the development of their professional sphere.
He grew up in Medelpad, and as a young carpenter's apprentice, he was given the opportunity to study further in Stockholm as a furniture designer through a scholarship from 1916 to 1920. In parallel with his studies at the Higher School of Art and Design, he was a furniture designer under Carl Malmsten during his work with furniture for Stockholm City Hall...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century modern Scandinavian teak armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. New quality fabric seat and backrest by Lauritzon.
We hav...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 6 'Lis' chairs by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original black leather seats. Produced by Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Alvar Aalto Stool X601 Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek X601 stool, design by Alvar Aalto. Birch with black leather, fan legs, wonderful patina of time. In good condition for its age.
Artek X601 Stool, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Set of 5 Pibe wood dining chairs by GM Mobler, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant pine wood dining chairs with papercord seats by GM mobler.
These sturdy chairs have an simple yet attractive design.
1960s - Denmark
Good condition
Dimensions:
Height: 8...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Pine
1970s, Norwegian design, Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design. Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather and bent wood.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oiled oak frame, oiled walnut back, and natural paper...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Walnut
8000 Series Stools in Beech by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
Located in Karlstad, SE
These are 8000 Series Stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, showcasing a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic. Made from beech wood, they feature elegantly bent legs that...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Four 1980s Danish Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller
Located in New York, NY
Unique set of four Danish dining chairs by postwar furniture designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured in the 1980s. Designed in solid beech wood, the chairs are characterized by their...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
The perfect New York sofa and guest bed, and one of the finest daybed designs of the era. The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brillia...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
We have restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone chair to excellent condition.
This is a set of 6 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have all been recorde...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Papercord, Oak
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original leather and original fabric. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Wingback Chair in Teak and Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on elegant shapes and clean lines. The slightly wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Bench in heavy and solid Pine made by Fröseke, furniture maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rustic hall bench in heavy and solid pine made by Fröseke, furniture maker in Sweden, 1970s.
This piece is possible to use as both storage and seating.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Pernilla designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch
Four oak dining chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
High quality oak dining chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. Made in Denmark during the 1960s.
Great craftsmanship. Original fabric on seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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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