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
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Kai Kristiansen Manner, 1960s, Korup, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This model of dining chair could have been designed by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, and reminds his style very much however it is not confirmed officially. It is known as ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$4,706 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 1930s Danish Armchairs in Walnut, Patinated Leather and Green Velour
Located in London, GB
Set of two scalloped Danish armchairs in walnut, patinated brown leather, green velour fabric and upholstery studs. Made 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
$10,030 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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 b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
$3,301 Sale Price
50% Off
Poul M. Volther, “Corona” Easy Chair, Special Edition for Arken Art Museum
Located in Odense, DK
A pair available of the classic Danish design icon "Corona" chairs in orange fabric and frame. Designed by Poul M. Volther for Erik Jørgensen in 1964. These were made as a custom ord...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,360 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Suite de 4 chaises scandinaves vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 60, dans le style des designers danois Niels Otto Moller ou Kai Kristiansen, en teck, beau travail du bois tout en courbes, assises totalemen...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
This two-seater sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The "Kontiki" model reflects Norell's mastery of Scandinavian design, combining both comfort and craftsmanship. It feat...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish Teak Ottoman in Original Vinyl
Located in Oakland, CA
Spottrup Mobler Danish teak ottoman crafted of solid, old growth teak and upholstered in the original black vinyl. Good Condition with minor signs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed stool with fabric seat - Designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner and made by A.P. Stolen Denmark. The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Ori...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 1930s Art Deco danish lounge chairs reupholstered in natural sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This solid, elegant pair of 1930s Danish lounge chairs represents the sophisticated influence of Art Deco on Danish cabinet-making during the early 20th century. Professionally resto...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Early Baker Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan.
Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector an...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair + 'Little Big' Pouf by Norr11, Barnum col.03
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered + Little Big pouf
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Models shown on the picture:
Fabr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
Carl Hansen now produces the FH419 Heritage Chair by Frits Henningsen. This chair is a new production and was a display model. Oak legs and green wool upholstery.
The chair is cha...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Pair of solid Beech sculptural arm chairs by Rainer Daumiller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Solid beech classic Rainer Daumiller design. Beautiful sculptural design in good vintage condition. Made in Denmark. Available in Brooklyn and Kingston NY.
Daumiller has alw...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s.
This daybed can also be used as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Pine
$3,120 Sale Price
30% Off
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant single armchair designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by CS Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
Original piece from the 1960s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of wood and has recently been reupholstered in yellow fabric.
Dimensions:
H 79 cm, W 77 cm, ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stackable 3 Legged Stools Model 60 in Brich, Artek 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines and organic forms of nature, the Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool is a timeless piece of ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
$5,570 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Fox 02, High Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 4
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 370 cm x D. 230.5 cm (SH 40 cm)
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Upholstery: Larsen - Fox...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Börje Johanson Venus Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Scandinavian modern set of four bar height swivel stools by Börje Johanson in very good, all original condition. They feature the original, durable dar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,000 / set
Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs with Arms
Located in London, GB
This pair of Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair is made up of one chair with a round metal label and the other chair without any label. Despite these differences the wood col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$6,791 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Fritz Hansen Model 1668 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1668 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy, lipped and, balanced rectangular framework in smoothly grained dark Rosewood, wit...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed, 1970s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed
Fabric orange with a gray bolster pillow.
Dimensions: 54 x 75 Sofa 27.25 tall x 83 w x 3...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Armchairs by DHS Design Denmark 1980
By Dhs Designs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chairs from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS Design from Denmark. Only the best materials and techniques are used for building th...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
$2,516 Sale Price / set
25% Off
A pair of Scandinavian Modern Classic "Emma" - lounge chairs by Stockmann OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chair, model "Emma 169". The Emma lounge chairs are true Scandinavian Modern classics. Made in different variations through out the 20th Century by different makers...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Dining Chairs By Hartmut Lohmeyer For Wilkhahn, Germany 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 teak dining chairs from the 60s era. Designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn.
In verry good condition. The upholstery was rece...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) was commonly known as 'The Grand Dame of Danish Design'. She was among the most influential and significant Danish designers of the 20th Century. Some of her...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood, Wood
Little Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11, Moonlight
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big armchair + little big pouf
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by 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 "
Finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$1,200 / item
Børge Mogensen Daybed 4312 for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed, model 4312 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Made in solid oak. Original cushion and upholstery. Undeneath with rarely offered and original bed box in oak and li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Sven Markelius, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six stackable stained birch dining or side chairs designed by Sven Markelius, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 31.75” H x 15.75” W x 18.5” D
Seat Height: 17.9”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chairs, model 2256
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chairs new upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline.
Frame of oak.
Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$3,301 / item
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (07 SAHARA)
Made in Italy
With its sculptural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Lounge chairs attributed to Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lounge chairs attributed to Axel Larsson. Manufactured around the 1940s in Sweden. Beautiful curvy wooden edges currently upholstered in a blue fabric.
Frames are sold in th...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,000 / set
Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of early Danish modern design. Created...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Single "Utö" Dining Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Single beautiful “Utö” dining chair, made from pine in an elegant design balancing rustic and modernism. Solid wood, sturdy feel. Lovely woodgrain.
“Utö” is one of the series of fur...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
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
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$8,716 / item
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Ekorness Reclining Black Leather Sofa - Scandinavian Midcentury Couch
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite full grain black leather reclining sofa by Ekorness, Norway circa 1980s.
Excellent original condition with no flaws of note. Reclining mechanisms work flawlessly. Leather ...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern sofa made by cabinetmaker Edmund Jørgensen. Made in Denmark during the 1940-50s. Blond beech legs and new upholstery in caramel colored sheepskin. Back rest made with t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Set of Wulff ATD2 and Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin/Honey & Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and original uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Olsen Danish Modern Upholstered Rosewood Club Chairs, A Pair
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Garnerville, NY
A beautiful pair of solid rosewood and upholstered club chairs from a New York City estate. Designed by Hans Olsen for C/S Mobler, Denmark. The chairs feature a solid rosewood frame,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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 black pure aniline leat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Wingback Armchair, attr. Runar Engblom, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, attributed to Runar Engblom, 1940s. Birch frame. Reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Frost Carmine -fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. B...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
$4,117 Sale Price
30% Off
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius - Smoked Oak
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,464 / item
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height 16.75”.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa / love seat Lambswool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa / love seat new upholstered with lambswool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Margas LC2 Lounge Chair, Kvadrat Hallingdal 0753, by Louise Liljencrantz for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Scandinavian Danish Modern Rosewood Slatted Stool with Leather cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Rosewood Slatted Stool with Black Leather cushion. Good vintage condition. Great little stool - Solid Rosewood. Made in Denmark.
(4) Matching Stools Avail...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banan" sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Danish Three Seater Mid Century Sofa in Pine & Wool Produced in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century three seater pine sofa in style of Kaare Klint produced in Denmark, 1960s. In great condition newly upholstered in light green wool fabric.
Dimensions: H: 89 cm / ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Pine
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from Italian label, Loro Piana. We chose this particul...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
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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