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
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
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
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
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
Sgabello in pelle
Located in Brescia, IT
Sgabellino danese con cuscino in pelle. Questo elegante e raffinato complemento d'arredo presenta una struttura in legno che aggiunge calore e charme rustico al tuo ambiente. Su ques...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 3-legged barstools by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark 1940
Located in Wien, AT
Explore our online store and discover an exceptional pairing of two very tall functional stools in the style of milking stools with three legs, designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from De...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbler Sweden, 1960s. Rosewood frame with removable leather cushions supported by...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholster...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Teak Folding Stool, 1948
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The iconic model 41 folding stool in beautifully aged Danish teak new cognac brown saddle leather seat. The Guldhoj stool was designed as a replica of a Bronze Age artefact found in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the Danish Modern A-frame chair is one of the most well-know...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 4 Swedish 1930s dining chairs in solid pine, style of Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of 4 dining chairs in solid pine, style of Axel Einar Hjorth's "Sportstuga" furniture.
Made by Swedish cabinetmaker 1930s.
Frame in solid pine, seat in pine plywood, backtest sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Bengt Ruda, Nizza teak chair for IKEA, 1959
By IKEA, Bengt Ruda
Located in Uppsala, SE
A-shaped teak chair with the original faux leather upholstery designed by Bengt Ruda for IKEA a in 1959. The chair made its debut in the Ikea catalogue of 1960 and were only produce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Knud Færch Cowhorn Arm Chairs, 1960s, teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Knud Færch cowhorn arm chairs in solid teak.
New upholstered with aniline leather.
Model 521 by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition.
Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa. Original excellent condition. Used not too much from the 70s. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Arne Wahl Iverson Lounge Chairs for Komfort in Teak & Leather, 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely appointed pair of vintage Arne Wahl Iverson lounge chairs for Komfort, Denmark-1960s. Frames are in gorgeous vintage condition, cushions have been redone in a full grain ra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1940's Danish lounge chair upholstered in the original brown leather with button tufted back, raised on stained walnut legs. Eight-way hand-tied copper springs under seat, hors...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish 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
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rosewood & Black Leather 'Capella' Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arm chair model 4 from the Capella Series designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø executed in beautiful Rosewood with black leather loose cushions. Made by Danish manufact...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
DanishMid-Century Modern armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Throughout the 1950’s-70’s Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen created furnishings that boasted all of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Knud A. Risager Hansen, teak armchair for Slagelse Møbelverk, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Danish teak lounge chair designed by Knud A. Risager Hansen for Slagelse Møbelverk in the 1960s. Original grey fabric on the seat and back. Good vintage condition with light ware con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian modern stool by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzinger, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stool designed by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzinger and produced by Bjerkås, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Lovlely shape in iron with decorative flower elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with black leather.
Legs of oak.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Kurul' was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark.
This armchair in soli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, 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 upholstered with green savan wool.
Frame of teak. With armrests.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Oak & Leather Sled Chair by Svend Frandsen made by Hugo Frandsen Denmark 1966
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare Danish sled chair in oak and saddle leather designed in 1966 by Svend Fransen
Made by Hugo Frandsen in Denmark
Beautiful original patinated ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans J Wegner "2 seater sofa"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This sofa, designed by Wegner, has a simple design yet exudes his pursuit of beauty in form. The compact size and the light impression of the high legs create a design that does not ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Falcon chair, design Sigurd Ressell, wood and brown leather version
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Falcon chair designed by the Norwegian designer Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010) and produced by the Norwegian manufacturer Vatne in 1970. Like a suspended hammock, the chair is made up of...
Category
1870s Norwegian Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Nielsen "3 seater sofa" Soborg Mobler
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This is a 3-seater sofa designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidtand Orla Molgaard Nielsen, featuring a beautiful curved armrest. The overall design is clean and the seat is spacious ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the back. Legs and armrests of b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Mid Century Wood and Leather Dining Chairs, Italy 70s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 very rare dining chairs, produced in italy in the 70s. Made of wood and leather.
In very good condition with some traces of use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Scandinavian Slatted Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, Scandinavia, 1960s
Tranquil and stunning design made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. This slatted bench displays a natural and serene appearance, mainly due to the solid ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Danish Modern cognac leather armchairs from 1960’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern pair of lounge armchairs produced in 1960’s. The armchairs are upholstered in cognac leather, equipped with wheels.
Condition
Good, age related wear and patina
Dimens...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing our Scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair, the perfect statement piece for your living space. This chair features oversized wings that create a stunning visual impact...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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 upholstered with wool savak
Frame of teak.
Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Finn Juhl Sofa "BO46" One Collection
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Have been influenced by Jean Arp and Henry Moore, and features the sculptural, organic forms that were characteristic of Juhl's work in the 1940s. All of its parts are composed of be...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Oregon Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall
Located in Dronten, NL
Pine rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur Range for Karl Andersson & Söner.
Modernist design in traditional Swedish workmanship, similar to the designs of Axel...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sette for Carlo Garhn, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern teak Model 16 Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Danish pair of Model 16 dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen For Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1950s, set of 4. These chair has been refinished and recover in beautiful Knoll...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, sofa, model ‘4118’, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1930, production mid-1960s
Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-sea...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 'Hammer' Chairs in Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1967
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Exceptional set of 6 ‘Hammer’ chairs in genuine black leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. These are early models produced by Fritz Hansen in 1967 which have been professionall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa, original very good condition, wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture green wool fabric, new furniture foam in seat cushions. Oak wood. Manufactured by Dani...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, lounge chair model 55, leather, rosewood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig. Lounge chair model 55. Black leather, rosewood legs. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Manufactured by Danish furniture ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern teak Model 16 Chair by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Danish Model 16 dining chair designed by Johannes Andersen For Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1950s, set of 4. These chair has been refinished and recover in beautiful Knoll wool fab...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs, Model GE-370, teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chairs with loose cushions upholstered with Savak wool.
Frame of solid teak.
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair Of Mid Century Lounge Chairs
By Grete Jalk
Located in Bunnik, NL
A pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs from the 1960s. The construction is made of varnished beech wood, in the style of Grete Jalk. The seat and backrest are cushions with new filling...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Jacob Kielland Brandt Chairs for I.Christiansen, Denmark 60s
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt, I. Christiansen
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of dinning chairs designed by Jacob Kielland Brandt for I.Christiansen in the 60s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
This pair of Airport chairs are designed by icon Hans Wegner in 1958. The design was n...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian design armchair by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980’s Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Vintage chair designed by Hans. J. Wegner for Getama. The seat and backrest is upholstered in blue alcantara with a frame in solid lacquered/varnished oak.
Condition
Good, usage mar...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Arne Jacobsen, Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair 3316
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Egg Chair, one of the representative works of Nordic design, was designed for the lobby space of the SAS Royal Hotel. Jacobsen repeatedly created wire and plaster prototypes in h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s
A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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