Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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
Dietiker Ono, Modern Swiss Dining Chair, in American Walnut Wood by This Weber
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Ono is a classic piece of Swiss design and the lightest of all wood chairs, weighing only 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg).
Designed by This Weber.
Manufactured with care from American Walnut wood...
Category
Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, for Soborg Mobelfabrik, distributed by John Stuart....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Borge Jensen in Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Danish lounge chairs designed by Borge Jensen Sonner and produced by Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S in the 1960s. Solid rosewood frames with tweed charcoal grey cushions. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Hippo
Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood ty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav Bertelsen cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Snygg Caramel Leather Lounge Chair by BJÖRK STUDIO
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvy button-tufted tub lounge chair inspired by, and in homage to, the curvaceously biomorphic Swedish designs of Kirsten Horlin-Holmqvist (sometimes written as “Holmquist”) of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Aarne Ervi
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949. Pine frame, rattan details on the backrests, brass details, leather ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modernist Oak Chairs, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Pair
Located in London, GB
A very rarely seen pair of Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 526 chairs in oak with cane back rests. These are a version of the model 526 which typically had a solid backrest. Wonderful angular m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
$2,697 / set
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Blue Painted Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian blue painted chair. Vintage blue painted wood side chair with shaped back perfect in the bath. Sweden, first quarter 20th century.
Di...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Original Black Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Original Black Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pai...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four vintage chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of Beechwood in a chocolate brown shade. The backrest is made of rosewood. The slightl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood
$2,178 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
ARI chair by Arne Norell – Norell Möbel, 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in LYON, FR
Lounge chair from the 1960s. Iconic ARI model by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Norell Möbel.
The frame is made of chrome-plated steel of exceptional quality.
The cushions are in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France
Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low, Danish lounge chair by husband-and-wife design team Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son. This example from 1958 has a teak frame around fixed cushions, upholstered i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
Suite de 8 chaises scandinaves vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara pour Asko en pin
Located in BESANÇON, FR
8 chaises vintage des années 70, en pin, de Ilmari Tapiovaara pour Asko, bon état général avec marques et patine du temps qui passe.
Ref 250 512
Hauteur : 79 cm
Largeur : 45 cm
Profo...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair “Yin” Chairs by Richard Nissen for Nissens Trævarefabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Nissen, Richard Nissen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rich in Danish design heritage, this chair model captures the spirit of the mid-20th century, combining natural materials with the sleek, functional style that defined the era. The "...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 4 New Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 4 New Upholstery
Offered for sale is a set of 4 Scandinavian Modern teak dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$1,000 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Pair of Panton Classic Chairs in Lime Green
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Verner Panton classic plastic (polyurethane) chairs in a beautiful spring green. Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,500 / set
Pair of FCH1A Dining Chairs Edited By Seltz, circa 1980, France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs for Seltz, France, circa 1980.
Solid beech.
Dimensions: 95 cm H, 46 cm W, 55 cm D, seat height: 45 cm.
Good original condition.
Another pair available.
All purc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
$395 / item
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Poul Hundevad, 1960
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Poul Hundevad, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Gabriel Savak p...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Mademoiselle easy chair designed by renowned Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden, 1956. This striking piece features solid beech dowels and a contoured plywoo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Danish Chair or stool by Georg Petersens for Mobelfabrik in Style of Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Single Mobelfabrik Stool by Georg Petersens – A Blend of Danish Craftsmanship and Timeless Design**
Introducing a single Mobelfabrik Danish chair or steam-bent stool designed by Geo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Chromed steel and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Very r...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Wahl Iversen set of six dining chairs in teak Glyngore Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of six dining chairs, model GS60 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and produced by Glyngøre Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, the chairs sho...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Seat Height (inches): 3.5"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,797 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Easy Chair in Beech and Original Fabric by Josef Frank, 1934
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Beech and Original Fabric by Josef Frank, 1934
Additional Information:
Material: Beech and original fabric
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare easy chair model 336
P...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Birka. Produced by NK, 1930s.
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheep skin.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Set of Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid rosewood.
New upholstered in tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$850 / item
Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Utö/Uto pine chair by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1930s.
Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
$14,240 / set
JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandia Junior Chair New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandia Junior chair. New edition. Created in 1957 by designer Hans Brattrud, Scandia junior is an iconic chair of Scandinavian design with its sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,068 / item
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark these versions of Wegner's iconic design are made in exquisite, highly figured rosewood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian white chair
Located in Brescia, IT
White wooden chair inspired by 1960s Scandinavian design. Clean lines, wide and comfortable seat.
White-painted wooden chair, contemporary production inspired by the classic Scandin...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Two Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" chairs, manufactured for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Zurich, CH
Set of two classic "Utö" chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordisk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage en teck et skai des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises style scandinave vintage des années 60, en teck, joli travail des dossiers, assises en skai noir, très bon état général.
Ref 230 512
Hauteur : 80,5 cm
Largeur : 46 cm
Prof...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Table Height Sculptural Chair Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal
Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Model "Klismo" Chairs, Arttu Brummer for Helsinki University, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Klismo" chairs, 8 pieces in total sold separately. Design Arttu Brummer for Helsinki University banquet hall, 1930s Stained birch frame with leather upholstery. Good vintage c...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Contemporary Chair
Boho
by Ann Demeulemeester, Lilac Beech (in stock)
Located in Paris, IDF
Sculptural Chair 'Boho' designed by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax.
Solid beech wood
Stain: Lilac
The 'Boho' chair by Ann Demeulemeester redefines modern design with its bold, sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Aluminium Easy Chair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
$8,010 / item
Rare Pair of Arne Jacobsen "Pre Pop" Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Arne Jacobsen was an architect first and foremost. The design of furniture followed organically–Jacobsen, a believer in the ideal of Gesamtkunst, wanted furniture which suited his bu...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$8,500 / set
Steen Ostergaard Model 290 Pair of Red Chair for Cado, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Steen Ostergaard model 290 red plastic stacking chairs manufactured by Cado, 1970.
Set of 2.
With some scratches and marks.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chaise scandinave vintage Rainer Daumiller en pin des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 70, attribuée au designer danois Rainer Daumiller, en pin, bon état général avec marques d’usage et du temps qui passe.
Ref 250 619
Hauteur : 88 ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Niels Otto Moller 50th Anniversary model 62 Chairs
Located in London, GB
The 50th Anniversary Edition of Model 62 by Niels Otto Moller was agreed to be made in 2012 by Jonne Moller, the son of Niels Otto Moller and current owner of JL Mollersmobelfabrik, ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
$16,869 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of Six Finn Juhl Dining Chairs for Niels Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1953 by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, the Model 109 and 59 dining chairs are a rare design. This rosewood set featuring two armchairs and four side chairs has been...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rosewood
$45,000 / set
Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech
Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1938
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin and Natural Leather Buttons by Fritz Hansen, 1938
Additional Information:
Material: Beech and newly reupholstered i...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
A set of ten rosewood chairs Kurt Østervig Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of ten rosewood dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted from richly grained rosewood, the chairs embody the harmony of sculptural form and functional elegance that characterises Scandinavian modern design. The gently curved, moulded backrests offer both comfort and visual rhythm, while the turquoise wool upholstery provides a refined contrast to the depth of the wood.
Østervig’s work reflects the essence of Danish design, where craftsmanship and modernist ideals coexist with a deep respect for natural materials. In this set, the precise joinery and tapering legs demonstrate the exceptional standards of mid-century Danish cabinetmaking.
Combining architectural clarity with organic warmth, these Kurt Østervig chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Unique Tramontana Jade and Ember Velvet Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton C1 armchairs reupholstered in exquisite velvet fabric; Tramontana Jade and Tramontana Ember.
We have another set of 6 chairs that are available for reupholstery in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alvar Aalto Chairs model 65 by Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek's model 65 chairs, 2 pcs, designed by Alvar Aalto. Birch with red linoleum top. The chairs are from circa 1960s. Wonderfully patinated and in good used condition. Great patina ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
$1,661 / set
Set of 8 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Noble Aniline leather Cognac
Oak, for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Crafted from solid oak, with an upholstered seat, its simple design prom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Eight Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" sandblasted and stained pine chairs by Nordisca Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932.
The present chairs were exhibited and acquired at the Nordiska Kompaniet spring exhibition of 1932, when the "Lovo" series was first introduced.
This rare available set of chairs are the earliest known of the "Lovo" series , as well as only known with metal tags. Later stained in black.
Literature: Christian Bjork, Thomas Ekstrom...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Helge Vestergaard Jensen Rocking Chair designed 1959
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1959 by Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, this rosewood edition was made by the Niels Roth Andersen, Alderman of the Copenhagen Guild of Furniture Makers from the mid-90s until ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs in sheepskin, model 1669, 1930s
Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in beige sheepskin, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with f...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Norr11, 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $83,516 while the average work can sell for $3,192.
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