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
Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Lounge Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Coveted pair of lounge chairs by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in brutalist style. Kjaernulfs style is very unique and instantl...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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 Vodder for Kircodan Danish Teak and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Angelo, TX
This teak framed lounge chair of Danish origin from the 1950s is organically shaped and is signed by Arne Vodder for Kircodan. The wooden frame is based on curved lines and round edg...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Axel Einar Hjorth Utö set of 6 chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1932
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Authentic Axel Einar Hjorth set of 6 utö chairs designed in 1932 and produced during the 30's by Nordika Kompaniet. The chair is in good condition overhall, stable, with an authetic ...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Rainer Daumiller, Bench in Pine, Danish Modern, Hirtshals Savværk, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and robust small bench in solid pine with visible dowels, designed in the 1970s by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk. This piece reflects Daumiller’s signature approa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Josef Frank, Stool or Bench, Mahogany, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany stool or bench designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Armchair Model 35, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair Model 35, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch frame with wool fabric upholstery. Rich patina consistent with age and...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Birch
Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede & Aliminum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Brown Oak Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Brown Leather lounge chairs with oak frames. Leather show nice patina w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed "Ge-268" Made at GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and wool upholstery. The back reveals a hidden space for blankets, pillow...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of 6 Danish modern solid teak dining chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with upholstery. In the style of Niels Koefoed EVA chairs. Clean solid medium brown teak Dani...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Wulff ATD2 and Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin/Honey & Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - CH-25 Lounge Chair, 1950
Produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Copenhagen, Denmark. Oiled, patinated oak frame with new woven paper cord seat and back.
This is an early ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chairs
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” lounge chairs was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. These two chairs have been fully reupholstered...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Set of ten Midcentury "Sawbuck" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten “Sawbuck” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from beech with teak backrests and cognac leather seats. Wonderful rustic design, great to sit on.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak, Beech
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
D Scan Teak Dining Room Chairs/ Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Bentwood and Teak Dining Chairs. Chairs need to be reupholstered but wood is pretty nice. Set of 6 Chairs attributed to Hans Frydendal. Chairs also have a Hans Wegner Wishb...
Category
1970s Singaporean Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Bentwood
Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of steam-bent beech. This particular chair comes in original black canvas webbing, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs.
This egg chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Fur Bean Bag Chair Cover taupe or Stone - Merino Sheepskin
Located in Dural, AU
After a long day at work, there is no better way to relax than submerging into the oozing comfort of our fur bean bag chair cover.
Handcrafted in Austr...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren in Tranås. The sofa is a mid-century modern classic with a solid pine frame and red toned upholstery. The sofa, oft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An early c. 1950 Flag Halyard chair in very good vintage condition. Hans Wegner conceived this iconic design while lounging at the beach. We added one of our cozy, high loft Californ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s.
Model 'Inca' is big and comfortable. Body of beech with couchins of original flowe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Finn Juhl 57 Sofa Scandinavian mid century modern design brown blue
Located in Dronten, NL
Finn Juhl, sofa model '57', fabric upholstery, steel, teak, leather, Denmark, design 1957.
An extraordinary sofa designed by Finn Juhl. The sofa was exhibited for the very first time...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous m...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tan Brown Padded Leather Swivel Chair Göte Nassjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful swivel chair made by Göte Möbler Nässjö Sweden , 1960s.
This Chair is upholstered with padded tan brown leather on a metal with a wood print swivel stand.
The chair is ve...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Armchair, Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, Late 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic 'Elizabeth' chair was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956 and was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibition the same year. Originally known under model...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
1950s Scandinavian Adjustable Chaise Longue in Solid Oak and Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise longue, oak, reupholstered in wool tweed "Finn" Seagreen by Pierre Frey, metal, Scandinavia, 1950s
This chaise longue exemplifies Scandinavian Modernism through its simplicit...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chairs, Wood, Shearling, Denmark, 1940s
By E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1, Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and shearling lounge chairs design attributed to Viggo Boesen, Denmark, 1940s. Chairs have been professionally reupholstered in Europe.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage IKEA rocking chair by James Irvine.
By James Irvine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage ikea rocking chair "gunghult".
Design by James Irvine in 2002.
The chair has small restaurations made by professional basket maker, Thomas Bruun Olsen. Therefore a slight ...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Eight Pine Arm Chairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eight pine and papercord ’Asserbo’ armchairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. The paper cord seat is original. Børge Mogensen designed his furniture with the idea that it should stand the test of time. These chairs are in a good vintage condition and have a great warm patina on the wood.Price by set...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Very good condition, new cushions.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Vintage Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 6 authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs.
Designed by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
This set is in excellent refurbished condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair, Norway, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A chair from the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud in 1957 and produced by Hove Mobler in midcentury, circa 1960.
The chair is made of a chromed steel bas...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery.
Produced by AB Record
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Teak and cognac Fabric Three Seat Sofa
By Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful scandinavian modern teak three Seat Sofa was designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s
It features a teakwood frame in high-quality workmanship and using firs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Early edition of the swivel chair Model 502 by Hans Wegner from the 1950s. The chair has th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Rosa Velour, Swedish Carbinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in rosa velour showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of a Swedish cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs exude an air of elega...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Henning Kjærnulf dining chairs set in Oak and Lambswool, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Charming set of 6 dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by E.G. Møbler, Denmark 1960s. Light wear consistent with age and use. The solid oak frames are sturdy, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou Andersen Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs feature sculptural, architectural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six matching dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler, made in Denmark circa 1960's.
The chairs feature solid teak frames, with tweed upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Grey Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat.
Frame of oak. With armrests.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Ingeborg' Easy Chair by Flemming Lassen, Asko, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Karis, Nyland
A neat and functional easy chair by Danish architect Flemming Lassen (1902-1984). The 'Ingeborg' series has been named after Flemming Lassen’s beloved mother, artist Ingeborg Winding...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved 1940s three seater Sofa in Green Velvet Mohair
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a beautiful example of an earlier version of the classic design by Hans J Wegner, and has been expertly reupholstered in Abraham Moon Forest Green fabric. The legs are of Oak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' Arm Chair, 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., in molded plywood and solid birch. Unrestored condition with partly significant wear. Lat...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Three-seater sofan by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sought after sofa designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in chrome with leather cushions.
Whole group available in our store with two-seater sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Uno and Östen Kristiansson 1970's Pine Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pine sofa by Uno and Osten Kristiansson produced by Luxus, Vittsjo. Rustic and modern with sculpted detail. Sweden, 1970’s.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s. Set of 4.
Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery.
Model 3107 also know as...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Lounge chairs 'Natura' by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of saught after 'Natura' lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in pine and leather.
Beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14”
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
A Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure gold mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Custom size and fabric options ava...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
An Antti Nurmesniemi Sauna Stool for Palace Hotel, Helsinki 1952
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stool by Antti Nurmesniemi, designed for the sauna section of the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. Antti's version and interpretation of a stool brilliantly modernised the traditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage IKEA Rattan / Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge / Lounge Chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years.
Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Bonanza sofa With Svensson Fabric, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Mid-20th Century
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
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
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium. Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in t...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant single armchair designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by CS Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
Original piece from the 1960s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
Oak and Cane Armchair Mod. 113 by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This very beauytiful and rare scandinavian Modern Oak armchair was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, made in Denmark.
This Model 113 chair, with it's elegant and ergonomic...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950's Made in Yugoslavia
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Mid Century folding lounge chairs, and the hard to find footrest, ottoman made in Yugoslavia, circa 1950/60’s - design reminiscent...
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Wood
Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa
This iconic piece of Swedish furniture was designed in 1956 by master-designer Carl Malmsten. It was originally produced by ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Set of Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare scultptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk in Sweden during the 1930s.
Made in pine with a great original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Authentic Hans J. Wegner Papabear Chair AP 19 & Ottoman AP 29 in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans J. Wegner for Anker Pedersen model AP19 Papa bear lounge chair and ottoman, 1953, Denmark. Perfectly restored to the exact specifications of the original upholstery, in Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of 1970s Swedish Pine Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Chairs are made of solid pine. Beautiful wood grain details.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Pair of Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Chairs in Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely pair of Ingeborg arm chairs by danish architect Flemming Lassen in smooth beige natural sheepskin.
The curvy armrests and a slightly round buttoned back give the chairs a ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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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