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
Scandinavian modern dining chairs 'Asserbo' by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of four dining chairs 'Asserbo' designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by the Swedish company Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s.
Made in beautiful pine with woven cord s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Poul Kjaerholm "PK33" Stools Produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early pair of "PK33" stools in steel and original brown leather by Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark 1960s. In good original condition and stamped.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Antti NURMESNIEMI (1927-2003) Chaise longue modèle crée en 1968
Located in PARIS, FR
Antti NURMESNIEMI (1927-2003)
Chaise longue, modèle crée en 1968
Edition Vuokko vers 1970
Le piétement en métal chromé porte une grande assise en fibre de verre complètement recouver...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Fiberglass
Sheepskin and teak stools by Hugo Frandsen, Spøttrup, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of stools designed by Hugo Frandsen. Produced by Spøttrup in Denmark during the 1960s. Made from solid teak with new sheep skin upholstery. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Oxford" Swivel Desk/Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural desk/armchair with high back and swivel function (model 3272) designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (ca. 1965, Denmark).
Composed of a brushed aluminum frame and earl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian modern lounge chairs, unknown designer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern armchairs by anonymous designer from the 1960s.
Legs of stained beech and upholstered in a beautiful blue fabric. Generous armrests.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric
1960s, reupholstered Danish art-deco armchair, beech wood, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish art-deco armchair. Reupholstered in quality light grey/white furniture fabric, leather buttons. Renewed beech wood armrest and legs. Brass springs in the seat are retai...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Pair of lounge chairs by Preben Fabricius for Arnold Exclusiv, ca 1972
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Preben Fabricius. Produced by Arnold Exclusiv around 1972. Very well made and only in production during a brief while. Made from thick chromed steel...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cane & Teak Lounge Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen France & Daverkosen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teak & cane lounge chair designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This renowned designer duo has stood side by side for over 30 years, designing many famous ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak, Fabric
Danish Modern 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to 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
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Wild Willys Woodshop Fez Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Fez Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity.
Made with Solid White Oak
A Wild Willy Original
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2256
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with vintage aniline leather.
Frame of soap treated oak.
Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Niels O. Moller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 78 dining chairs, 1962
Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Rare early productions ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Teak & Cane Armchair FD186 by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Located in Cork, IE
This attractive armchair by Danish furniture manufacturer France & Daverkosen hails from the mid-1950s and is a most comfortable and charming seating option.
Designed by the leading...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Teak
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, sofa, model "Kontiki", original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Camel brown leather, beech wood, brass straps buck...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Tall Back Easy Chair- COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single Swedish easy chair in muslin. The tall mod style back has a deep pitch, perfect for reclining. Light teak angled legs support a square geometric seat and back. Swedish wood h...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Leather
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in rosewood.
New upholstered with brandy aniline leather.
Model Rungstedlund, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Velvet, Beech, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and beech side chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Seat height: 18”
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Scandinavian Modern bentwood birch arm chairs have been fully restored and are ready to be reupholstered. Scandinavian interiors often have very low ceilings to contain ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Muslin, Birch
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
Pair French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin / Shearling
Located in Mckinney, TX
Indulge in unparalleled relaxation with this stunning pair of truffle-colored sheepskin French MCM Steiner Knoll Lounge Chairs. Embracing the essence of mid-century modern design, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
A. Brandt Ranch Oak Dark Wood Dining Chairs set of 4
Located in Mckinney, TX
Add timeless appeal and the warmth of mid-century design with this set of four A. Brandt Ranch Oak dining chairs. Crafted with quality and style in mind, these iconic chairs effortle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 KOIVUTARU Easy Chairs by Esko Pajamies for ASKO in brown leather
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Halle, DE
Set of 2 Koivutaru freepending easy chairs. Designed 1977 by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland. Upholstered in its original brown buttoned leather. The perfect fireplace chair. Very ni...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Göperts, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs produced by Göperts, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 19”
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Borge Mogensen Style Highback Lounge Chair in Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Skalma produced version of Børge Mogensen's famous lounge chair model 2204. Very elegant classic mid-century highback lounge chairs from the golden era of Danish modern.. A perennia...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and floral motif hand-embroidered fabric stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Seat height 18”
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and green velvet stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Seat height:16.25”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original patinated leather upholstery.
Legs of oak.
Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of 'Model 400' Easy Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1956
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful pair of ‘Model 400’ easy chairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn around 1956. Both the the teak frames and the cane back supports are fully restored. There are 2 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane, Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
seat height: 13.4"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs.
This set is in excellent refurbished condition with brand new Knoll upholstery.
If you would like...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Vamo Sonderborg Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Vamo Sonderborg Danish rocking chair handcrafted of a sculpted solid teak frame with steel cross stretcher, upholstered in the original green mohair fabric and leather seat. The wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and floral-printed fabric stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fabric is designed by Josef Frank, and likely added to the stool at some point in history.
Seat he...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage sofa ‘Decision’ by Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Truly stunning curved ‘Decision’ sofa by the Pelikan duo Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen. The sofa consists of 3 attached seat elements. The sofa is upholstered...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s.
Lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s, featuring wonderfully curved arms and back and ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Caramel Brown Leather Two Seat Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-seater caramel brown leather sofa designed in Denmark and manufactured by Grant in circa 1970/80s. Mahogany wood base and leather upholstery with patina due to age and use. Seat ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, Norway danish Modern
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hard to find Falcon chairs, designed by Sigurd Ressell in Norway for Vatne Møbler circa 70s. This mid-century design lounge chair has a beautiful rosewood frame. As beautiful...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Rosewood
Early Hans J. Wegner, model CH24, Wishbone chair, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early example of the iconic Wishbone chair (or the Y-chair as it also is called), designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn and was put into production from 1950 and f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Danish Modern Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Eran, 1960s.
By Eran
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Eran, 1960s.
Fantastic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern large three-seater sofa designed and manufactured by Erhardsen & Andersen (Eran) Den...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Folke Ohlssons classic lounge chair 'USA 75', produced by DUX, Sweden, during the 1960s.
This pair is in excellent condition with a exceptional walnut frame. Upholstered in high qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of mid century design scandinavian armchairs - 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- perfect condition
- new upholstery, wooden parts completely renovated
- Peter Hvidt And Orla Mølgaard ?
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Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Beech
Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 iconic "Carimate" armchairs in solid beech wood and straw.
Designed by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, made at Cassina in 1970s.
This model was designed for "Carimate G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Midcentury Stool in Oak, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated oak, designed made by a danish cabinetmaker.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Lounge Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in En...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Set of Six Henning Kjaernulf Dining Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of Six dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Mobelfabrik. Sculpted Oak frames have a warm rustic and modern feel. Curved backs make these Highback chairs actually comforta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Akademia High Chair in Oak or Ash by Wesley Walters & Salla Luhtasela
Located in Fiskars, FI
Akademia High is a useful addition to Akademia series; a high version of the comfortable chair to be used both at home as well as at the office, restaurant, café, hotel etc. surround...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Niels Moller teak model 71 dining chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful refinished set of 4 teak side chair by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller mobelfabrik. teak has been stripped and re-oiled. they have new danish cord.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Scissor Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Pair of Scissor Chairs. Oak frames with slat backs and removable Upholstered Cushions. Chairs were reupholstered about 15 years ago. Fabric still l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Henning Sørensen, Set of six rosewood Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Sørensen set of six high back dining chairs in partly solid rosewood.
New upholstered with tan full grain aniline leather.
Made by Dan-EX in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of elegant armchairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppensen, 1960’s Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Ole Wanscher was an architect and professor of architecture specialising in furniture designs. He was mainly influenced by Professor Kaare Klint, with whom he worked from 1924 throug...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pouf ATD 1 in Oiled Walnut and Karakorum 003 by &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
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 Lit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
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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