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Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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 

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

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
Creator: GETAMA
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restor...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Versatile Chaise Lounge or Daybed in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, chaise lounge with ottoman model GE01, oak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1954 This chaise lounge consists out of two sections. An adjustable lounge chai...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with vintage tan full grain aniline leather. Frame of solid oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition. Upholstery is newly done in a Knoll Fabric. All original wire coil springs rewrap...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Original Oak and Bouclé Cigar Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Fine original 1950s pair of these super comfortable classic chairs by master designer Hans J Wegner for GETAMA. The frames in oak and fresh bouclé fabric covers ready for your midce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in Oak and Black Leather, 1980
Located in Hellouw, NL
Robust Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in oak and black leather, 1980. This chair has new upholstery in black leather. It is very comfortable and in good...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish solid white oak desk Model 156 with (2) drawers designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid century Hans Wegner Sofa GE-236/4 GETAMA Solid Oak Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Four-seat sofa model GE236/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid oak solid wood frame with original patina has original spring loaded cushio...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner GE-280 Teak Red Leather Lounge chairs by GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Hans J. Wegner GE-280 Teak Red Leather Lounge chairs by GETAMA. Solid teak sculpted frames with steel support structure. Newly reupholstered in Red Leather with new foam. Gre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

New Getama GE236 Sofa 3-Seater, Original Hans Wegner produced in 2023
Located in Miami, FL
This is an original GETAMA GE236 3-Seater sofa produced in Denmark in December of 2023 shortly before the Getama production facility burned down. This is an original design by Hans J...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Three-Seat Sofa of Oak and Red Wool Fabric by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
This three-seat sofa, a masterpiece of Danish design by the iconic Hans J. Wegner, epitomizes both elegance and comfort. Crafted from solid oak and upholstered in vibrant red wool fa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare modular sofa designed by of of the best mid century designers Hans J Wegner for Getama. Model GE 280. The modular sofa consists of a beautifully bentwo...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1970s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner, reupholstered armchair, model GE300.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s-70s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner. Completely reupholstered armchair, model GE300. Quality furniture wool fabric Glasgow in charcoal grey. Oak legs, brand new upholstery and cu...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
Description: Hans J. Wegner daybed, model GE 19 Made by: Getama, Denmark, c. 1950 Material: teak, wool upholstery, brass Size: 75.25 W × 28.5 D × 16.25 H in.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman for Getama
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner "Cigar" lounge chairs and ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Rare pair of solid oak lounge chairs with the matching ottoman made by GETAMA. Newly refinished and original met...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Getama GE-236 Teak Four Seater Sofa
Located in Garnerville, NY
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE-236 sofa. Danish Modern at its finest. Signed with burn in mark on the bottom stretcher. Solid teak slatted back, legs and stretcher base. Circa 1960. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with vintage tan full grain aniline leather. Frame of solid oiled oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with blue wool. Frame of solid soap treated oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with light grey Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat. Frame of oak. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Coda 2 from Kvadrat. Frame of solid oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with green Magrethe wool fabric from Nevotex. Frame of oak. With armrests. Model GE-375,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with full grain aniline leather from Sørensen. Frame of solid soap treated oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish armchairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. Chairs are made of solid oak and covered with original fabric. Some slight scuffing and scratches based on normal we...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The definition of iconic, this classic Mid Century Danish Modern lounge chair, is known as The Cigar Chair, it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. This example was produced in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with light grey wool. Frame of solid soap treated oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s Mid-century Modern Scandinavian armchair model GE-290 by Hans Wegner for Getama in...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for Getama Lounge Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Hans Wegner lounge chairs constructed in oak with grey upholstery by GEMTANA. Danish modern styling with the rustic quality of oak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa For Getama. model 236/4 Made in Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa . retains original spring seat cushions. in need of reupholstering,, original ink stamp GETAMA ,hans wegner Classic Modernist Design,, Frame in solid...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner tray table, oak, wenge, steel and formica. Model GE453
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner tray table with frame of steel. Plate of black and white formica, oak sides with wenge handle. Model GE453, made by Getama.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with vintage cognac full grain aniline leather. Frame of oak. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with yellow Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat. Frame of oak. With armrests. Model GE-375, mad...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa & Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant lounge set consist of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. The set was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Getama Gedsted in Denmark during the 1960s. This is the GE-530 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with vintage tan full grain aniline leather. Frame of solid oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with yellow Hallingdal wool fabric. Frame of oak. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Wool

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with grey 130 Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Frame of solid oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch, New Product
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 folding chair for a supplemental church seating contest, reinterpreting the traditional folding stool by pairing easy fold...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century modern scandinavian chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch. New product.
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair for a supplemental church seating contest, reinterpreting the traditional folding stool by pairing easy fold...
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2010s European Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Lounge Chairs Model Ge460 by Hans Wegner, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of GE 460 lounge chairs in original condition. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for GETAMA in 1978. Great condition. Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with black pure full grain aniline leather. Frame of oak. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Leather

Rare Vintage Hans J. Wegner for Getama Model 330/3A in Teak & Wool, 1965
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and commodious, here we have a rare example of Wegner’s celebrated GE-330/3A three seat sofa in carved teak frame and light burgundy boiled wool upholstery with original spri...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech, Teak

Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice example of this classic chair, freshly uphosltered in Mocha coloured Boucle fabric. The frame in Oak and all in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series because of the shape of the arm. Teak arms with oak body. Somewhat beefier than the GE-...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Hopefully, as the photos show, these are a beautiful pair of cigar chairs, the frames in great condition, and with freshly upholstered cushions in Mocha colour boucle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Armchair Model GE284 Made In Oak With High Back By Hans J. Wegner For Getama
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair with high back, model GE284, made of oak and newly upholstered in light gray Kvadrat fabric. The chair is produced by Getama and designed by Hans J. Wegner. Hans J. Wegner,...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large Danish Sofa, solid oak and fabric, model GE375 by Hans Wegner/Getama 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Composed of 3 high armchairs with movable headrests which form a sofa. V ery large curved armrests. Beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a sober and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated oak settee with flag halyard back supports and upholstered seat and back cushions. From the GE671 collection designed for GETAMA in 1967.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rope, Oak

Wingback Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,339.

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