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
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
Arne Norell “Kontiki” Safari Leather Sofa
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Patina on leather.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$8,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Lovely leather 2209 sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1963
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely three-seater sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. This is Model 2209 featuring its original black leather upholstery which has been beautifully been a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fa...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Danish Sturdy Bench in Wood and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, metal Denmark, 1950s
This minimalist and refined bench, crafted in Denmark during the 1950s, showcases a sleek, lacquered metal base that provides both stability and a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 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.
10 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have all been recorded with new paper...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Cord, Papercord
4 Neils O Moller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs Unupholstered
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Neils O Moeller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 teak dining chairs by J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik set of 4 unupholstered but ready for new. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, they have been undressed and given new webbing but do not currently have padding or upholstery; however, we can provide that service if needed for an additional cost see NOTE below. The frames have been cleaned, some spots filled, sanded lightly, and given a coat of Danish oil. Two teak plugs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Burlap, Teak
Pr. Ari Lounge Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Norell Made in Sweden c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of Ari lounge chairs with ottomans, in nicely patinated brown leather upholstery. Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Mobel AB, Made in Aneby Sweden 1960's. These vogu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in off-white fabric with tufted back. The...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair
A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 cha...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$15,056 / set
Danish Modern Black Leather Armchair by Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This black leather armchair was designed by Frits Henningsen. Made in the 1960s, it is a Danish Modern take on a traditional armchair - smooth-lined while maintaining an open, inviti...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Authentic Frama Aml Stool in Pine Color by Frama
By Frama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This distinguished stool is fit for many functions. Use it as a stool, a small bedside table, or a platform to showcase a fresh bouquet. Make it the center of conversation in your living room or a delightful, curated accent piece wherever you desire.
This piece’s humble strength draws inspiration from vintage works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
2020 Set of Four CH88T Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four CH88T dining chairs made with a red powder coated steel frame, beech back and plywood seat. The chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs date to circa 2020 and are guaranteed as authentic. Condition is very good to excellent with some light wear from use. These were floor models in a Carl Hansen showroom and may have some light marks to the finish, though are overall in lovely condition. See photos.
The price listed includes all four chairs. These CH88T chairs...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner CH24 Vintage Oak Wishbone Y Chair for Carl Hansen Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Hans J. Wegner Iconic Wishbone Chair.
Model CH24 in oiled oak and papercord.
Vintage version from 1970. Silver Label.
Great patina on the oakwood.
Set of 4
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern high back armchair. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwi...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$4,875 / item
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$7,607 / item
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it was sold in very low numbers, and because of this when the world became aware of the...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Jens Nielsen Laminex Plywood Lounge Chairs Westnofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish "Laminex" model lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in 1966. The chair is constructed of two ingeniously integrat...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Vintage Hans Wegner Chair for Johannes Hansen, Made in Denmark
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, model number JH-503 for Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The chair became immensely popular and was dubbed "The C...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Oak and Leather High-Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Dining Chairs Model Mimat Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 5 dining chairs model Mimat designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Danish Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in rosewood model Eva by Niels Kofoed. New leather seat.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid walnut frame and with a natural paper cord s...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Pair of Modernist Chairs by Grete Jalk
By Sibast, Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare pair of oak and teak chairs by Grete Jalk.
The model 32-42 designed by Grete Jalk in 1962 and produced by the fine furniture maker Sibast are very rarely seen. Const...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
$3,900 / set
Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen dining chairs in teak Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice set of four dining chairs designed by duo Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen for Norden Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs are made of solid teak and the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Krogenæs Møbler, Stool, Pine, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, 1960s.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/2 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2256
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with vintage aniline leather.
Frame of oil treated oak.
Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool.
Hand carved by a Swedish...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, ca 1950s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern easy chair “Adam” by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s. This model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak and light grey fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Seat height 16.5”
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Yoga Chairs in Patinated Leather by Erik Magnussen, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs with tubular steel frame and patinated leather. Designed by Erik Magnussen for Kevi. Made in Denmark 1970s
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Mohawi 21/Lacquered Walnut-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
Sheepskin, Walnut
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Brown Leather Arm Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Interior Crafts Chieftain Chair for "Structure" after Finn Juhl late 1990s
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A chieftain chair in mahogany and green leather. This is a faithful remake produced by Interior Crafts out of Chicago in the mid to late 1990’s. The chair was made for structure st...
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Reclining Seat
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
"Siesta" lounge chair, a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid oak wood.
Its backrest can be manually reclined on three different levels for great...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,931 / item
Brutalist pine lounge chairs by Stig Sandkvist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big set of five brutalistic lounge chairs designed by Stig Sandkvist in Sweden during the 1950s.
Chunky model in solid Swedish pine.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Fabric
Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1938
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin and Natural Leather Buttons by Fritz Hansen, 1938
Additional Information:
Material: Beech and newly reupholstered i...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid rosewood.
New upholstered in tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Elsa Gullberg Armchair in Taupe Velvet and Elm, Sweden, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by AB Elsa Gullberg in the late 1930s. The organically shaped arms of the chair and the carved, tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. The chair is upholstered in a taupe/grayish velvet fabric, the legs are in solid elm wood.
This design was exhibited at several important exhibitions at the time: Liljevalchs, Stockholm 1936, Paris World Fair 1937 and at Vi Bo in Ribbershus, 1938. The architects Rolf Engströmer...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Located in London, England
This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Original Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen 1970's Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen.
An original off-white leather and brushed aluminum framed swivel Oxford chair, having cream leather padded upholstery, raised on five-spoke base, labelled to underside.
Stamped and labelled December 1971, the manufacture date.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it does in a meeting room...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo in the 1970's upholstered with beige / creme leather and in allover good and very c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
$1,089 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Four (4) Niels O. Moller Model 66 Rosewood and Leather Armchairs - Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish rosewood armchairs designed by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller, Model 66, Denmark, circa 1974. The chair frames are crafted from solid santos rosewood, showcasing scu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Oak Set of 3
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Set of 3
Offered for sale is a pair of original Hans Wegner Cigar Charis for GETAMA with the matching ottoman.
The definition of iconic, this classic mid-century Danish Modern lounge chair is known as The Cigar Chair. it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. These chairs were produced in Denmark in the 1950s, and retain the original fabric covering that shows signs of age and use. These original loose seat and back cushions have their inner springs. The set comes with the matching Cigar ottoman...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Cowhorn Dining Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Hulmefa, 1960s
By Tijsseling
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautifully crafted 'cow horn' dining chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek for the Propos series by Hulmefa.
Very elegant solid teak wooden frames with black leatherette seats and bac...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Folding Stools Steel & Patinated Leather, Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of patinated folding stools of steel. Seat upholstered with grey vinyl and natural leather. Designed 1970. Manufactured by Design Forum in the early 1970s. The folding stool i...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Bar Stools
Located in Vienna, AT
Three bar stools with hardwood frames, 1960s, H 80 cm. Seats upholstered in cognac-colored imitation leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,143 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the fifties. This unique des...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sofa by Thorald Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa in beige Hallingdal wool with legs in stained beech. Maker Thorald Madsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
$12,927
Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming bench in solid pine, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s.
Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour, wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish little 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood le...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
"Amiral" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in New York, NY
Admiral lounge chair and ottoman designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden. Rosewood and original green leather. Safari-inspired slung leather silhouet...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Vintage Arne Norell Teak Armchair and Ottoman with Leather Straps
By Arne Norell
Located in North Miami, FL
Grand Scandinavian design with so many handsome details like leather straps for headrests and armrests. Fully restored with new sunbrella canvas fabric in khaki and refinished teak w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Danish Sofa set FK 6720 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill Internati
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic scandinavian design sofa set designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm and manufactured by Kill International.
These gorgeous high end collectible sofas have been pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and foot stool by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
Located in Chesham, GB
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and foot stool. Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s.
Leather and canvas on a bentwood beech frame, organic in form.
Bruno Mathsson (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, 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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