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
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
Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman.
Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high
This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s, the piece looks similar to the “Kroken” chair...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak & Leather by Hans J. Wegner, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of lounge chairs model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured in the 1960s by GETAMA in solid oakwood with a beautiful grain and patina. The set retains the original brow...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Triangular Teak Stacking Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, this set of four Danish modern chairs feature teak frames with curved backrests and triangular seats on three legs. The chairs are upholstered ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Oak & Sheepskin Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Henry Kjærnulf, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf made in the 1950s Denmark. The chairs are made from solid oakwood with a nice grain and patina. They have been reup...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish modern brown leather 2 seat sofa with birch legs style of Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa or Loveseat in the style of Borge Mogensen. Soft Dark brown leather sofa with solid Birch legs. Great design. Made In Denmark...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
$1,875 Sale Price
50% Off
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, "GE-258", Daybed in Teak, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
This model GE-258 Daybed, designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s is crafted from teak with the original wool upholstery. The clean, minimalist design highlights Wegner's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
$2,832 Sale Price
20% Off
1950’s Danish Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Very well crafted Danish cabinet maker sofa. Stripped wool upholstery with oak legs.
Denmark. 1950’s
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$4,200
Scandinavian Danish black leather Safari sling lounge chair with ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modernist safari chair with a teak frame featuring sculpted arms straight rounded stretchers and straight round supports. Has a thick black leather sling seat and a matc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1970s, highback Danish armchair with footstool, furniture wool, solid oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, highback Danish armchair with footstool. Blue/gray furniture wool fabric, solid oak wood, springs in the seat cushion. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 10 years ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 60, dans le style des designers danois Niels Otto Moller ou Kai Kristiansen, en teck, beau travail du bois tout en courbes, assise totalement rén...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair of Aluminum & Croco Leather Armchairs by Mats Theselius by Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of armchairs by Mats Theselius in aluminum and black croco leathers produced in a limited serie of only 99 chairs by Källemo, 1990s. In good original and matching cond...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Stools, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and green velvet stools designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Seat height: 17”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post war Norway and indeed Scandinavia. Timeless and simplistic organic forms echo the shape of the body, resulting in a comfortable chair. These chairs have been restored, repolished and reupholstered by our team of skilled craftsmen and women.
Architectural Digest (AD) have featured a similar set also in the September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather 3 seat sofa. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square dark brown wood legs. Great vintage condition ready for use...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa for Christensen & Larsen, Model U56, Denmark
Located in Oakland, CA
IB Kofod Larsen Elizabeth settee, Model U56, handcrafted by master cabinetmakers Christensen & Larsen in 1956, Denmark. The rare, settee features a finely sculpted teak frame that su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs att. to Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, constructed of solid teak with black vinyl seats and back rests. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs - this design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Pair of Swedish Curved Arm Easy Chairs in Charcoal Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century curved arm easy chairs attributed to Otto Schulz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly reupholstered in a dark charcoal matching she...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
All Black Leather Børge Mogensen 3-Seater Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Denmark
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa Model 2213.
With original patinated black leather upholstery and canvas backed down filled cushions.
Produced by Fredericia...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage s...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Mid-Century Bench
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech Danish bench, circa 1960's. Slim profile, perfect for an entryway! Lovely teak veneer, sleek drawer and original cushion seat.
Unrestored item with option to purchase ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Beech
Pair danish modern Teak model 49 leather dining arm chairs by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century danish modern Erik Buch Teak model 49 dining arm chairs. Beautiful black leather upholstery. Sold as a pair (2) chairs. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Frame of stained beech.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$6,002 / set
Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant pair of Danish modern side chairs features frames of solid rosewood with canted back rests and leather-upholstered seats.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Leather Lounge Chairs by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish leather lounge chairs 'Model BEO' by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970 with dark stained beech wood frame, upholstered in brown leather and the back in nubuck leather, ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs. Upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$7,200 / set
Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
$336 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Four Available: 1960s Grete Jalke Freestanding Sofas With Stained Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery and made by Johannes Hansen. Require reupholstery. Wool with stains, wear and defe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these chairs are expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed fro...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl SW 96 Armchair in Teak, Oak and Cane, Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare armchair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1954, designated as model SW 96. It was produced by the cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in 1956 and manufactured in very limited qua...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Oak, Teak
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
Located in Asaa, DK
Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2001.
Arne Jacobsen stacking dining chairs Model 3107 with cognac leather removable upholstery.
Model 3107 also know as series 7, B...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original blue furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original blue furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Lounge chair by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair designed by John Bertil Häggström for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Made in chrome with leather cushions.
Whole group available in our store with a three-seate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa in Into the Woods Fabric
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elegant Danish Mid-Century curved cabinetmaker sofa, circa 1940s. Sculptural form with refined lines, tight upholstery, and solid wood legs. A rare, timeless piece that balances comf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated leather.
Frame in solid ash.
Model Safari chair, made ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Pair of 1970s Esko Pajamies Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Esko Pajamies “Africa” chairs for Asko. Finland. Unique chairs made of oak, brown leather and wide canvas strapping. 1970’s
Delivery To NYC $425. Please inquire.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
$6,200 / set
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of cherry.
Seat made of papercord.
Model J16
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Cherry
Pair of Viggo Boesen Attributed Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sumptuous pair of low, Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs in oak with rounded arms, canted rear legs, and deeply enveloping frames upholstered in camel/beige shearling sheepskin, attr...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
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
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height 16.5”.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
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
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Chair Model 2207 in Natural Patinated Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning Børge Mogensen Style designed lounge chairs made in a supple natural vegetable tanned beige leather. Almost identical to Borge Mogensen's model 2321. One of the most elegant...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Verner Panton 'Welle' 3 Piece Landscape for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Welle' Three Piece Landscape for Verpan. Designed in 1969. New, current production.
To call Verner Panton’s Welle series “lounge furniture” is almost an understatement. Like so much else of Panton’s extensive oeuvre, these wildly imaginative organic forms land like a colourful bomb in the sleepy world of traditional furniture – and leave us anything but indifferent.
With the 'Welle' pieces you can create a large seating or lounging landscape. For this listing we combined the 'Welle' 1, 3 and 4.
- Welle 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s.
Model 'Värend' with an elegant design made in elm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs with Ottoman Model Capella
Located in Vienna, AT
Illum Wikkelsø. Solid hardwood armchair, new upholstered in black leather. Related stool H. 35 cm. Manufactured by N. Eilersen, model Capella. Traces of age and wear, including among...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid Century Danish Modern Early Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern Ant Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950's. Early hard to find three leg version, model 3100, in Rosewood. This example is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern rustic lounge chair in solid Nordic white oak and original green strip...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Pair of Solid Pine Scandinavian Modern Armchairs 1970
By Sven Larsson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful pair of Danish pine armchairs from the 70s.
Removable cushions.
Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge chair with new upholstery in nice black synthetic fur.
Elegant desig...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Fabric
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
Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs Elephant Hide Grey Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
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 Bamboo Cane
Bramin Teak
Brownstone Furniture
Antique Wicker And Rattan
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