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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
1950-60s, reupholstered Danish highback rocking chair, KVADRAT furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish reupholstered highback rocking chair. Oak wood and KVADRAT green furniture wool fabric Tonica 2. Wood renewed. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 19...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
H. Brockmann Petersen pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
H. Brockmann Petersen pair of lounge chairs with frame of solid teak.
New upholstered with red 100% New Zealand wool.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer), Kill International (Constructeur)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer),Kill International (Constructeur)
wear and lack of color in one place
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Swedish Mid Century Tripod Wooden Stool in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century tripod wooden stool in solid pine produced in Sweden during 1970s. In good original condition.
Stamped "S.G" under neath the seat.
Dimensions: Height: 35 ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Ingmar Relling Style Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown lounge chair with brown faux-leather cushions and canvas back.
Attributed to Ingmar Relling for Westnofa and in the style of Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Faux Leather, Plywood
Palle Suenson Dining Chair with Teak Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen, dining chair, teak, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
Palle Suenson conceived this modern Windsor-style chair. The chairs are produced by Fritz Hansen in the 19...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
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
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva Chairs, new Mohair, 1950s, Sweden
Located in London, GB
A pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chairs, newly upholstered in premium pure mohair fabric, designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) as part of the Triva s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Aslak 2106 Chair, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ilmari Tapiovaara model Aslak 2106 chair manufactured by Asko in the 1950s. Birch plywood and birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
The Aslak ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Hopefully, as the photos show, these are a beautiful pair of cigar chairs, the frames in great condition, and with freshly upholstered cushions in Mocha colour boucle
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Solid Pine by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in solid pine, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Furniture. Made in Sweden. Great condition with new canvas reupholstery .
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Highback Razorblade Oak Chairs by Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 8.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern High Back Razor Blade Oak Chairs by Henning/Henry Kjærnulf, for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s. Set of eight.
Vintage Danish dining chairs in solid nordic oak. Seats have be...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak, the reclining open frame features beautiful sculptural details at the back rest. Wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard France & Daverhosen Beech Teak High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard for France & Daverhosen Teak & Beech FD-146 Lounge Chair. Featuring an assembled framework, comfortable spindle high back, curved bentwood solid Beec...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Beech
Hans Wegner / Arne Poulsen Loveseat, Model AP62
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Hans Wegner/Arne Poulsen loveseat, Model AP62!
The Hans Wegner/Arne Poulsen Loveseat, Model AP62, is a true masterpiece that embodies the visionary designs of two legendary Danish designers, Hans Wegner and Arne Poulsen. This iconic loveseat showcases the perfect fusion of their distinctive styles, resulting in a piece that exudes elegance, comfort, and timeless appeal.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the AP62 Armchair features a beautifully curved solid wood frame, showcasing the exceptional woodworking skills that both Wegner and Poulsen were renowned for. The organic lines and sculptural elements of the chair create a harmonious balance between aesthetics and functionality.
The AP62 Loveseat offers a luxuriously comfortable seating experience. The generously proportioned seat, backrest, and armrests are expertly upholstered in premium-quality materials, ensuring optimal comfort and durability. The cushioning provides a perfect balance between softness and support, allowing you to relax and unwind in style.
With its refined and versatile design, the AP62 Armchair seamlessly integrates into various interior settings. Whether placed in a living room, study, or office, this armchair adds a touch of sophistication and sophistication to any space. Its timeless design ensures that it will be a cherished piece for years to come.
As with all our vintage Danish furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Down
Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf Danish Modern Sofa in White Oak & Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
This unique and utterly cool sofa by Henning Kjærnulf would be a stunning addition to a California Ranch or Bungalow-style home! The design consists of a Spanish Mission-inspired sil...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Beautiful set of 4 dining chairs, model J67 by designer Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, made in smoked oak. The chair was designed in 1957, this set was produced in the early 196...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
2021 Borge Mogensen Carl Hansen BM4570 Chair by Borge Mogensen in Teak & Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BM4570 Outdoor Dining Chair made with a solid teak wood frame and a canvas fabric seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in D...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
High Back Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted high back Adam lounge chair from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet with beech legs and upholstered in a brown fabric and twisted cord trim detail along the seat and back edges.
A matching sofa and low back Eve chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Six Vintage Danish Mid Century "Serie 7" Dining Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of six vintage Scandinavian Modern dining chairs "Serie 7" designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1960s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2003.
This s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Borge Rammeskov Set of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, c1960s
Located in London, GB
Borge Rammeskov - Set of 8 Dining Chairs, c1960s
Set of 8 dining chairs with beautifully grained, sculptural rosewood frames with steel details on the back legs. The seats have been...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Danish armchair in newly upholstered sheepskin, honey colored. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Excellent condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Melt into this extremely comfortable two seat sofa designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia furniture. Known as the Kupe sofa. This two seater was recently restored in a soft supple...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Hunting Chairs Model 168 by Kurt Østervig 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of hunting chairs in solid oak and patinated cognac saddle leather by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler Denmark 1960s. Model 168. „Jadtstol“.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3323 - Reupholstered 'The Swan' lounge chair in olive-tanned aniline leather (Vitoria 7348) on an old four-star base with tilt function and on wheels. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Teak Japan Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are beautiful, original Finn Juhl chairs from the early 1960's.
Originally designed in the 1950's, this pair retaln the France & Son metal badge and just to be sure they are also stamped on the frames which are made from solid Teak and are both in undamaged original condition.
They have been totally reupholstered in a, just, off white Boucle woolen material, and the fabric and foam ar both up to current fire safety...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Children's chair In Light blue color With Patina From 1920
Located in Lejre, DK
Adjustable children's chair in light blue with patina from around the 1920s.
Measurements in cm: H:79 W:52 D:52
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Birch construction with bent teak seat. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955 for Edsby-verken in Sweden.
Perfect vintage condition.
Signed Edsby.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Teak
1960s, Danish 3 Seater Folded Sleeping Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater folded sleeping sofa. Original very good condition, no smells and no stains. Springs in the seat and back. Renewed teak wood armrest, beech wood legs. Original...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Chairs from Korup Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Set of six dining chairs produced by Korup Stolefabrik in the Denmark circa 1960. Elegant chairs with an interesting form. The teak has been cleaned from the old surface and finished...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Poul Kjaerholm / Chair. PK11 / Fritz Hansen
Located in 足立区, JP
Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The item is in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a beautiful and special pair of original Otto Schultz chairs that have been recently reupholstered featuring a loose cushion in a luxurious taupe colored velvet! These are literally ready to go in any designer space from traditional to modern.
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Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA C. 1961
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, 1961. Original ivory white paint some paint missing on top of back and a few nicks otherwise beautiful of white color. Chair is very str...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Danish wicker bench from the 1940’s - attributed Robert Wengler.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This wicker bench is made by the old Danish basket makers and bears witness to top-class craftsmanship. A craft and furniture tradition that no longer exists.
The is attributed t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
4 Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and leather "Lis" dining chairs, by Niels Koefoed circa 1960's. Iconic, comfortable ladder back design with bowtie slats. Elegant, organic lines with beautiful wood grain pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, model 4205, orange upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1950s
This wide dining chair is executed with a rounded back. The chair features a ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Vodder AV 53 Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare early production AV 53 lounge chair designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Ivan Schlechter. This design is a softer form and takes from the more traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1953
This distinct design is by Danish master Arne Vodder, and manufactured by Ivan Schlechter The exterior of...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD 1-W/Karakorum- & Lato LN8 for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Little Petra
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style. Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments. Low to the ground, open and embracing, it embodies the essence of a lounge chair, allowing for all kinds of seating positions in any cozy setting imaginable.
Designer : Viggo Boesen
Pouf
Soft and nurturing, the Pouf is an ideal companion. With rounded legs in Oiled Walnut, and upholstery in Karakorum 003 , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.
Material : Upholstery Karakorum 003 and Oiled Walnut
Lato LN8 Side Table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Marble, Steel
Set of 4 Swedish Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur, 1950s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair by Juul Kristensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist dining chair was designed by Juul Kristensen for the Danish manufacture JK Denmark during the 1960s. The chair is made of solid teak wood in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1950s Rocking Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage rocking chair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and original "Olmerdug" wool upholstery. This model was designed in the 1950s and is ascribed to Henry Kjærnulff, Denma...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Curved Finnish Sofa, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman from the 1940s. Birch frame and legs, original fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1640s Finnish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish sofa, circa 1960's. Original brown leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Clean modern design that works well with a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Walnut & Karakorum 003, by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Rosewood Yellow Leather Armchair Ottoman Vintage Midcentury Vatne Mobler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Buttercream Leather and Rosewood Model Nº924 Lounge Chair Ottoman by Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler of Norway.
Dingy discolored cream yellow, with some cracking to the top surface of ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Kiel, SH
Sawbuck lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & son
oiled oak and cognac-coloured leather
recently upholstered
early models
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair shows, their furniture generally united form and function; in every design, they p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set of eight armchairs, model 4205, blue and turquoise upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1950s
These sculpted dining chairs are executed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The influence of the Art Deco movement was significant on early Scandinavian modernism, resulting in a unique aesthetic mixture based on traditional craftsmanship and quality. In thi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Danish 1970's Pine Lounge Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
An unusual and desirable marriage of Scandinavian Brutalist and Provincial farmhouse design, these Danish lounge chairs boast frames of solid pine with flat paddle arms and minimal t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner ox chairs with tubular steel frame upholstered with light canvas fabric and leather piping’s.
Designed 1960 and made at AP Stolen, Denmark model AP46 and AP...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chair 1930-40s (pair available)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming and very elegant Danish small lounge chair from the late art deco period or early midcentury. The chair is unmarked but very likely made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk someti...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, 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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