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
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Göran Malmvall Dining Office Chair in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur in the 1940s. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Perfect as side or office ch...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Original 1965 Arne Jacobsen 3318 Pot Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
An Arne Jacobsen Pot chair, model 3318, designed in 1959 for the SAS Royal hotel Copenhagen.
This low, comfortable lounge chair embraces everyone who sits in it without ever taking o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of lounge chairs by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two lounge chairs designed by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. This set is produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The armchairs have a teak frame and the cushions are reup...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Unique Children Chair Produced in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique children chair designed by Grete Jalk. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Contemporary pi3 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
This longer bench works well at the end of a bed, in an entry corridor or as a pair on either side of a dining table.
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the modern craft movement.
Both modern and traditional joinery techniques are employed to manufacture in small batches from sustainably sourced oak, ensuring the best attention to detail and quality. The Danish cord seats...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
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
A Pair of 1970s Italian Mid Century Patchwork Tan Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A sublime pair of Italian tan leather armchairs, patchwork leather seat cushions with original small back support cushions.
The tan leather is a perfect mid-century tone with a beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Peter Hvidt Style Lounge Chair in Light Blue Striped Wool
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of 1950s small scale lounge chairs i the style of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard made in Denmark between 1940-1950. The chair exhibits a high somewhat squared armrests co...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Modern Oak Stool by Peder Kristensen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak and Papercord Stool by Peder Kristensen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern footstool in solid oak with woven Danish paper cord seat Model No...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Armchair by Poul Volther, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Armchair model 351 designed by Poul Volther. Manufactured in Denmark by Sorø Stolefabrik during the 1960s. The chair is made from teak with a paper cord seat. Good vintage condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Sculptural solid Pine Dining Chair attributed to Rainer Daumiller Denmark 1970s
Located in Ystad, SE
This Sculptural solid Oregon Pine Dining Chair attributed to famed designer Rainer Daumiller, who had his most known designs produced by Hirtshals Savværk ( sawmill ).
Produce in De...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with walnut aniline leather.
Four star base with tilt function.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs Oak Denmark, 1950s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very rare and truly stunning set of six Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in oak & lacquer teak by Hans J. Wegner produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1950s. In ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare high back armchair made of Oregon Pine is without a doubt among the great Swedish chair designs. The pine structures shows Ekström’s background as a wood carver, sculptor a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqv...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
15.5" seat height
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Hunting Easy Chair Produced by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hunting easy chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Stool / Side Table in Pine, Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking stool was designed by Rainer Daumiller and produced by Hirtshals Savværk in Denmark, 1970s. The design is marked by the circular base and seat and the slightly tapered ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
"Falcon" Easy Chair by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s.
Leather cushion in good condition with signs of usage.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Lounge Scoop Chair after Philip Arctander
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measures 34" tall, 32" deep and 23" wide. The seat height slopes from 13.5 to 16".
A unique low profile chair produced, circa 1940 and bears a striking resemblance to a singular scoop lounge chair Philip Arctander did for a client in the 1940s. Beautiful modernist lines with subtle sculpting make this an uncommon chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Finn Juhl model Jupiter sofa brown leather France & Son Denmark 1965
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped 3-seat Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa is executed in chocolate brown leather supported by a solid rosewood fra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Set of Four Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik - including custom reupholstery.
he chairs have been fully...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Sand
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Vintage Danish Design Oak and Rattan Pair of Footstools, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of Danish design footstools, with a frame in solid oak and a seat in rattan. One stool has a sticker from Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen. Good vintage condition. There is some mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 57 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Pine foot stole by Krogenæs Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Pine foot stole by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway. Great rustic design typical for the era. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear, such as stains and smaller cracks.
Size: W 21...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
Located in Vienna, AT
Erik Buck. Bar stool with solid teak frame with footrest, seat upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A / S, model O...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
6 Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Curvaceaouse, elegant frame with comfortable ladder-rung back and leg cross bars for longevity. Original fabric with minor wear, lot...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Löven" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
A lounge chair model "Löven" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
This chair has a timeless classic design and, as with all Norell furniture, the construction quality is extremely high. The frame...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
FH 4283 China chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Bertel Gardberg Stool Model Sauna in Solid Pine, Finland, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare solid pine stool model Sauna designed by Bertel Gardberg and produced by Normark Finnmade for Villa Jouhki in Finland, 1950s.
The stool features three legs attached to a round ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1960s, Danish armchair in cherry-red furniture velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in cherry-red furniture velour. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufactured...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Seat height: 15.75
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an additional 1-3 weeks from receipt of fabric. Please message us to request a quote...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Mid Century Wooden Pine Tripod Low Stool, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish crossed legs mid century wooden pine stool produced in Sweden, 1960s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 43 cm / 16.90" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Lounge chair model "Siesta" in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather, bent plywood, canvas. Manufact...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Set of four oak and wool dining room chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Balen, BE
A set of four quarter-sawn oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. They still have their original wool upholstery in traditional Danish Olmerdug fabric. Amazing wood selection and gr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1930s “1522” Axel Larsson Birch chair
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Axel Larsson chair model “1522” in birch and upholstery designed in 1936 and produced by Bodafors. Sweden, 30s.
This chair is in an excellent restored condition newly reupholstered....
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
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
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Chair Model '6103' in Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 'X-chair model '6103', cane, wood, beech, Denmark, designed in 1958
This chair is for obvious reasons nicknamed the 'X-chair'. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Beech
1960s Set of Six Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Boucle Fabric
Located in Knebel, DK
The well designed and well crafted Danish dining chairs from the 1960s were conceived by one of the many today unknown designers and manufactores in the golden ages of Scandinavian M...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Rosewood Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with Brazilian rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat, sides and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen.
Fair conditi...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
2 "Siesta" armchairs and their ottomans by Ingmar Reilling for Westnofa
Located in LYON, FR
Nice set of armchairs with their respective poufs. In black leather in beautiful vintage condition. Created by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling, this iconic piece was designed with ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Footstools or Ottomans Papa Bear Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of Danish footstools from the 1950's in solid teak top and solid legs in oak. Very elegant with tall legs. They are very similar to the Footstool that goes with the fa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Alfred Christensen, Lounge Chair in red Hallingdal, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair upholstered in red Hallingdal from Kvadrat
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Karin Mobring Iconic Pine Safari Armchair with Canvas Seat & Leather Straps
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Karin Mobring Pine Safari Armchair With Canvas Seat & Leather Straps Made In Sweden For Ikea 1972
Karin Elisabet Mobring (1927-08-07 — 2005-02-17), Furn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Leather, Canvas
1950s, Danish design, reupholstered armchair, New Zealand sheepskin, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered armchair in quality New Zealand sheepskin Wellington. Renewed oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1955s. Reupholstere...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s, Scandinavian Vintage Armchair, Original Condition, Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian designed vintage armchair. Made in about 1950 by Danish or Swedish furniture manufacturer. Original upholstery in good condition, no stains, no smells. Normal signs of w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bonanza sofa With Svensson Fabric, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Mid-20th Century
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Iconic Bonanza sofa, designed by Esko Pajamies, manufactured by Asko, Mid-20th Century. Oak frame. Reupholstered seats with Ludvig Svensson -fabric. The frame is refinished. Good vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather with ottoman.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Signed. Good vint...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Göperts Möbler, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine,and white fabric "Åre" lounge chairs designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 33” H x 27.25” W x 25” D
Seat height: 17.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Set of 6 Minimalist Pine Dining Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of six ladder-back dining chairs made of solid pine wood newly reupholstered with pearl white boucle fabric. I have a set of 4 chairs with similar design - shown in the last photo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair by Gösta Jonsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chunky lounge chair designed and made by Gösta Jonsson, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Upholstered with honey colored sheepskin.
Clean modernistic design. Truly a Scandinavian Modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, 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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