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
Vintage 60's Armchair in Teak Wood and Fabric Danish Design
Located in None, IT
Armchair with structure in Teak and beech wood, covering in gray fabric, Danish design, 60s.
CONDITION: In excellent condition, the seat and back have been reupholstered.
DIMEN...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$1,177 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$4,095 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Sculptural Carved Wabi Sabi Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Swedish, 1968
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by Swedish cabinetmaker Göran Jalking. Stamped Nr. 33, okt 1968, Göran Jalking. Beautiful wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Göperts, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs produced by Göperts, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 19”
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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
Customizable N. O. Moeller Brazillian Rosewood Armchairs in Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s two restored N. O. Møller rosewood model 57 Armchairs custom upholstery
Set of two of Niels Otto Møllers iconic model 57 armchairs in Brazilian rosewood The model that is ver...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
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
Finn Juhl Danish Rosewood Spade Chair, circa 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Spade Chair, 1954
Designed in 1954 the Model 133 ‘Spadestolen’ was Juhl's first collaboration with Danish producer France & Son. The frame was originally made in teak wi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Carl-Axel Acking "Trienna" Armchair in Oak & Cow Hide Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "Trienna" armchair by Carl-Axel Acking produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1950s. The oak frame is in great condition with a nice matching and unique cowhide...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted bright...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
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
Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s/1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Three model 60 stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s/1960s. Birch and imitation leather. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
$1,261 / item
Beautifull Finnish Ottomans/stool -1950
By Finnis & Co.
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Vintage Finnish Handmade Stool/Chair with Teak Legs – A Unique Interior Gem!**
This exquisite handcrafted Finnish stool/chair is a rare find. Featuring sturdy teak legs and an e...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
By the middle of the 20th century, design and handicrafts from Sweden had caught the eye of the outside world. Since the 1910s, the modern movement had worked for a modern and functi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Six (6) Restored Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Teal Velvet
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Model 31
These beautifully designed dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Model 31, feature sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva &Nils Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960s, Danish easy armchair by Fritz Hansen, wool fabric, beech wood.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish easy armchair. Quality furniture wool fabric, beech wood legs and armrests. Chair was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: no smells, no ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé Col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO 4 Chairs
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
Wood types availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
13 jens Risom Side Chairs for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Knoll Risom Side Chair - A Timeless Icon of Modern Design!
The Knoll Risom Side Chair is a true testament to the enduring legacy of modern furniture design. Created ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$950 / item
Armchair 004 by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Good condition with minor signs of usage.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, sofa, model "Kontiki", original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Camel brown leather, beech wood, brass straps buck...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
$5,406 Sale Price
25% Off
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chair produced by O. H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Brande Brande Møbelfabrik, leather, teak, Denmark, circa 1960
This leather four seat sofa is designed by the Dane Hans Olsen for Brande. The sofa is executed in black...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s.
An armchair upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
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
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair. Elegantly sculpted Birch wood frame. Original upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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
Pair of Danish Mid Century Wooden Armchairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century "Razor Blade" wooden high back sculptural armchairs in oak by Henning Kjærnulf produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbler Denmark, 1950s. In good original conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
"Admiral" lounge chairs by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful lounge chair in very good vintage condition. The leather is very nice and in very good shape. The color of the leather is Brown with a touch of red in it.
It is an extreme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen in the 1960s. The chair is made from the most exclusive Brazili...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Leo Thafvelin for Johanson Design Set of Six Bar Stools in Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leo Thafvelin for Johanson design, set of six bar stools, patinated steel, camel leather, Sweden, 1960s
Set of six eccentric bar stools designed by the Swedish designer Leo Thafvel...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller- Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
A rare set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Danish master: Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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
$5,800 / set
Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design NV-53 lounge chair for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Sophisticated and elegant looking chair with sculpted solid teak arms and frame produced by Niels Vodder in 1953. Newly...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$14,500
Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair - Black Lacquered Oak for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed for HAY by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker, Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet timeless take on the ever-relevant moulded plywoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø made at Søren Willadsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of early Danish Modern lounge chairs "model 10" from the 1950s by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark. Handmade at cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in the most amazing solid Bangkok Teakwo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
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
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Footstools by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm 1950s .Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak footstools by sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik 1950s Set of 2.
Pair of identical Danish Scandinavian Modern foot rests manufactured by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Den...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
1970s, Danish design, oak wood armchair in furniture wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green furniture wool fabric, oak wood. Springs in the seat and back cushions. Manufactured by Danish ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
Torben Lind & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Pair of Easy Chairs Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind, slipper chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, design 1960s.
Modern and stylish modular easy chairs designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and si...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Easy Chair and Ottoman Model 272 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare easy chair and ottoman model 272 in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø.
Beautifully designed chair in rosewood and black saddle leather. The solid rosewood le...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Kiel, SH
Sawbuck lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & son
oiled oak and cognac-coloured leather
recently upholstered
early models
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition, furniture velour, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour, oak wood. Brass springs in the sea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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
A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, Modern Brutalist Solid Teak Set of Two Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, beautiful rare set of 2 lounge chairs in solid teak with a nice grain and thick black buffalo leather 1960s made in Denmark. Also a three seat sofa available...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
$3,652 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Oak & Karakorum 003, by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Axel Larsson Vintage Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Axel Larsson armchair for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors. The chair is a Scandinavian Swedish modern furniture, designed in 1937 and this one was made during the late 1930s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Mid-century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair in Original Green Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a Danish mid-century modern lounge chair, characterized by clean lines, organic shapes, and functional design. It features a solid wood frame with tapered legs and a hand-tie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Swedish Designer, Stool, Shearling, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige shearling and oak stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 19.5” H x 23” W x 15” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Swedish Grace Axel Larsson Seagrass and Beech Stool for SMF, 1930's
By Axel Larsson
Located in Uccle, BE
A stool by Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabriken (SMF) Bodafors, designed circa 1929. The stool is made of stained beech with seagrass. Gently restored.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Brazilian Rosewood PE Jorgensen Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik, 1955, Denmark. The chairs are crafted of Brazilian rosewood with dark figured grains, com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
$10,800 / set
Erik Karlén Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Karlén
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet fabric and beech slipper lounge chairs attributed to Erik Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height 17”.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Karu Lounge Chair: A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic de...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$15,215 / set
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
$4,901 Sale Price
20% Off
1950's Finn Juhl SW96 Lounge Chairs for Søren Willadsen - a Pair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Ava, MO
To own a piece of Finn Juhl’s legacy is to hold a fragment of mid-century modern history.
To own a pair of his rare 1950s SW96 Lounge Chairs, originally designed for Søren Willadsen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$29,000 Sale Price / set
27% Off
A Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Bouclé & Beech, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic pair of Danish mid-century modern lounge chairs from the 1960s, featuring solid beech wood frames and reupholstered in a luxurious bouclé fabric. These chairs showcase clea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Beech
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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Antique Leather Desk Pad
Avanti Vintage
Brazil Bed
Boudoir Set
Casino Used Chairs
1920s Recliner
Brunschwig And Fils
Brass Mouse
Blue Wicker Chair
Abstract Wooden Chair
Corner Leaf Chair
Art Deco Leaf Chair
Bardi Italy
Art Deco Outdoor Chairs