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
Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare sofa model Kontrapunkt designed by Yngve Ekström produced by Swedese Möbler AB in Sweden in the 70's. The sofa is a two to three sites couch made in solid pine and a stripe blue...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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
$2,785 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, early 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, produced early 1930s..
Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Pair of Teak Barstools by Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Teak barstools by Erik Buch. leather is in great shape. features hardwood footrests.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$2,250 / set
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 30” H x 67” W x 40” D
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Lounge Chair by Leif Hansen for Kronen Denmark.
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant 1960s lounge chair by Leif Hansen, crafted by Kronen Denmark, exemplifies timeless Danish design. The chair features a beautifully sculpted frame with solid oak legs, of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and 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 miraculou...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,940 / item
Henning Kjaernulf, Danish Modern, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Henning Kjaernulf, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Danish mid-century modern lounge chairs designed and produced by Henning Kjaernulf in Denmark c. 19...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Six Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored customizable Kai Kristiansen rosewood dining chairs by Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
1970's Ingmar Relling leather ottoman No. 2
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Ingmar Relling leather ottoman. Compliments the 'Wing' chair produced by Westnova, Norway. Tubular chromed metal base with rosewood accents. Sling seat support with removable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Modernist Rattan Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful oak and rattan bench by Børge Mogensen. Great materials, low design that works both as a bench and a coffee table.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
1970s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish club chair. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in abou...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker.
A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s.
Seat Height: 16"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Halyard chair model GE225. Executed by GETAMA, Denmark.
White laquered steel frame with cushion in original blue fabric.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
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
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
Custom Made Mohair 54 Lounge Chair and Luupo Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman
The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Birte Iversen Style Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish small scale lounge chairs in the style of Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Super elegant very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Green Velvet
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.104
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
$26,945 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stackable Stools Model 60, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
These six Alvar Aalto iconic stools from 1930s are beautiful and space saving furniture pieces of timeless design. The legs are mounted directly to the underside of the round seat wi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
$5,942 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Danish Modern Settee, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius, Walnut
By Poul Cadovius, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PIA chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper cordel:
– Natural
– Black (Contact us)
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The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,596 / item
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchair made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original flax linen webbing.
The load-be...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Birch
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting, offering both sculptural presence and structured comfort. Built with exceptional craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Swedish Modern Armchairs Attributed to Gösta Jonsson in Floweral Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century modern armchairs attributed to Gösta Jonsson / Otto Schulz in beech wood feet and original green floweral fabric produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good o...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Set 6 Early Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak/ 2 Arm chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
An exceptional design classic, the Møller No. 75 dining chair, was created in the 1950s by renowned Danish designer Niels Otto Møller and crafted by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, a brand ...
Category
1950s 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 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
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Set of Four Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler Lacquered Danish "Pi" Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four side dining chairs designed by Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Often referred to as the "Pi" chair or its similarity to the mathematical symbol.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,395 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs in Sheepskin, Asko, 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs, manufactured by Asko, 1950s. Birch frame, new sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ar...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
$4,968 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Fan Leg Stool X601 Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Model no. X601 is a modernist classic, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1954. This versatile piece is lightweight, yet sturdy and easy to use in both public and private spaces as a stool o...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs No. 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs model 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
Set of four stunning Danish Mid-century modern dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Danish master carpente...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish milking stool crafted from pine, with decorative dot shaped teak & oak inlays. Handcrafted by Andreas Zätterqvist in Sweden using traditional tech...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Pine
Large Boucle Ottoman Pouf - Shearling sheepskin
Located in Dural, AU
Get ready to get comfy and submerge into this luxurious and extra, extra large sheepskin ottoman or bean bag. Its impressive 180cm diameter siz...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
$1,995 / item
Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern easy chairs, made from wood with flowing lines and elegant details. Upholstered with linen fabric.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of "Stokke" Chairs by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark. 1960s. A pair of "Stokke" chairs with rosewood rails and original suede upholstery. Signed to the canvas.
Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
$15,000 / item
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Honey 50mm/Oak-by Viggo Boesen for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3
Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort.
The Petra lounge c...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Midcentury dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood with lovely rich brown woodgrain. Leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Vintage Midcentury "Pernilla" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, early edition “Pernilla” chaise lounge with wheels by Bruno Mathsson. Made from solid birch with curved lines. Original wreathed paper web...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
$1,100 / item
Poul Kjaerholm PK15 Dining Office Chairs in Ash Wood & Linen by PP Møbler, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved Danish modern dining / office chairs model "PK-15" inspired by Thonet in ash and newly upholstered linen seats by Poul Kjærholm produced by PP Møbler in Denmark, ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Ash
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs.
Delivery to NYC area available for $425. Please inquire prior to purchase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 36.625” H x 39.5” W x 36” D
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style Vilhelm Lauritzen, Denmark 1940s, Oak, Beige
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style Vilhelm Lauritzen, Denmark 1940s, Oak, new beige oatmeal fabric. The chairs were recently expertly recovered. Ready for a new home.
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s captures the refined elegance and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian modernism....
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Kontiki Chair from Arne Norell Ab
Located in Rīga, LV
Very comfortable armchair Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in camel color leather. Wood parts were refinished (cleaned and re-lacquered), leather belts were steamed and tighten, leath...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi Bench' designed Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Dimensions:
W 120 CM D 35 CM H 42 CM
W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54"
Materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$1,200 / item
1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Kai Kristiansen eight restored customizable model 42 teak dining chairs Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs Schous Møbelfabrik.
The ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
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
Bernt Petersen Red Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982
Located in Skokie, IL
Bernt Petersen Red Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982. Armchair in beech, with seat and back in plywood. The aim of this design was to create an easychair without uphol...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
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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Brunschwig And Fils
Brass Mouse
Blue Wicker Chair
Abstract Wooden Chair
Corner Leaf Chair
Art Deco Leaf Chair
Bardi Italy
Art Deco Outdoor Chairs