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Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk 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 

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
Set of Chairs Designed by Eero Aarnio for UPO Furniture, Finland
Located in Beerse, VAN
These bold red chairs, designed by Eero Aarnio for UPO, are a true reflection of the Plastic Fantastic era of the 1960s. With their playful forms and glossy finish, they capture the...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plastic

Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of 10 JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, circa 1950s. This early model is one...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Plywood

Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of six JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, 1950s. This early model is one of W...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak

Black Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela. The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Red Cord
Located in London, GB
This set of Niel Otoo Moller's Model 71 chair was designed in 1952. Mosty assume that Niel Otto Moller designed this first chair produced by his workshop JL Moller but in fact, Niels...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Hardwood

Early Scandinavian modern Kevi chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern Kevi chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen. Made in 1950s features a Black Lacquer plywood and metal Base on Casters. A vague label appears on the underside....
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plywood, Lacquer

Midcentury Danish Modern Bentwood Dining, Side or Desk Chair
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern bentwood chair with metal legs. Lightweight and strong with beautiful wood grain. Made in Denmark stamped underneath.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Office Chair Model FK84, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful office chair Model FK84 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, 1962, early production with cantilevering back rest, in black leather on a three star ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Swedish Armchair with Seat in Paper Cord, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swedish armchair. Designed and made in Sweden, great original condition.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
This chair is a classic example of Danish furniture design from the 1940s. The chair is made from Cuban mahogany, giving it a warm and rich wood tone, characteristic of high quality...
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Arne Jacobsen Oxford New Leather, Dated March 1967, Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Original Oxford chair dated from march 1967 made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair was designed for the special commission of the St Catherine college...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Classic Hans Wegner Round Chair
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, sophisticated and architectural, wraparound armchair in solid rosewood, designed by Hans Wegner made by Johannes Hansen The chair has a solid rosewood frame, drop in upholstered seat, and wrapped cane backrest. The frame looks like it has a later, but not new, clear lacquered overcoat, the fabric seat shows cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Measures: Total H 29.5 x arm H 27.5 x seat H 17 inches. Know as the Round Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Armchair in Rosewood Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in rosewood and patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J.Iversen in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in black powder coated aluminum. New upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather Made by Fritz Hansen. Original designed for the Oxfo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Hans Wegner Valet Chair by PP Møbler, Denmark, Wenge and ash
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wegner's iconic valet chair takes his abilities in design, scaling, proportion and craftsmanship to their limits. Expert carving and joinery highlight the idiosyncratic nature of the...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash, Wenge

Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments. New upholstered with black aniline leather.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

1 Rio Rosewood Leather Model 431 Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Rio Rosewood and black leather model 431 lounge chair by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Mobler, Denmark circa late 1950s Superb quality with fine details and patina. Manufacturer lab...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Danish architec...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bouclé, Rosewood

Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...
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1660s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa, c1955. Bent walnut plywood in ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Henning Kjærnulf Teak and Leather Dining Chair Model 255
Located in London, GB
One dining chair or desk chair model 255, in teak and leather by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. These solid teak chairs have a bea...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen in the 1960s. The chair is made from the most exclusive Brazili...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

6 Niels Otto Moller model 78 Dining Chairs in Original Cord
Located in London, GB
This group of 6 Niel Otto Moller's Model 78 chair was designed in 1962 and made before 1970 given the round metal JL Moller labels, which were discontinued in 1970. The group of si...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Elm

Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Swedish Modern Wooden Office Side Stool Table by David Rosén for Nk Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" four legged stool and table perfectly working as a office side working set in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompan...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pine

Bjørn Wiinblad, Set of 4 Chairs, Nässjö Stolefabrik, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 vintage beauties by Danish Artist Björn Wiinblad, made for Nässjö Stolefabrik in Sweden in the 1950s. A collectible set, red painted w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Seagrass

Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments. New upholstered with tan aniline leather.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Finn Juhl 1960 Diplomat Chair in Rosewood
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished Diplomat Chair in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Cado. All original vintage condition, marked with silver Finn Juhl label. Fabric and foam are worn...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Rabami Danish Teak Kevi Desk Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern office chair design by architect and designer Jorgen Rasmussen for Engelbrechts, the Kevi chair (1965) became popular chair for the home or office based on a simple id...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments. New upholstered with tan aniline leather.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Rare Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Leather and Wenge, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish armchair in patinated leather and wenge. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wenge

1950s Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame and light fabric upholstery
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen Armchair with carved frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light patterned fabric. Stamped 6416. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Marks and stains to...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Danish Niels Moller Model 56 Oak Armchair for JL Mollers Mobelfabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very handsome and finely crafted chair designed in the early 50’s by Niels Moller. This design is quite hard to come by, especially so offered in Oak as the majority were produced in Teak. The timber on this chair exhibits a wonderful honey glow and is in excellent condition. Just reupholstered using the finest black leather sympathetic to the original leather used. Also particular attention had been paid to keeping the seat padding nice and slim, as it should be, there is nothing worse than seeing these chairs incorrectly upholstered with overstuffed seats that detract from the clean lines. This chair would make a fantastic desk chair but could also be placed in other rooms around the house as a statement side chair...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Solid Wood Armchair, Original Black Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen variant of armchair model 408 with solid frame, seat, upholstered with original black leather, appears heavily patinated. Designed around 1956 and manufactur...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful 1946 design by Ilmari Tapiovaara, the Domus chair was offered entirely of wood, with an upholstered seat, or an upholstered seat and back. This nice example, has beautifu...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Located in London, England
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956. The curved back provi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from chromed metal and oak laminated plywood 1950s Denmark. A wonderful swiveling desk chair ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Classic Midcentury Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in beech designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for Fritz Hansen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech

Göran Malmvall Dining Office Chair in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur in the 1940s. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Perfect as side or office ch...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pine

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech

Rare armchair by master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer Møbelhaandværk Denmark 1960
Located in København K, 84
This Danish modern armchair by Jacob Kjaer, a revered master cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, embodies the essence of mid-century design sophistication. Crafted in 1960 in Copenh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Series Seven Desk Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with wheels and adjustable seat height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced 1978, marked with label underneath the seat. ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather. Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Fabricius Kastholm Swivel Chair in Dark Brown Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, swivel chair model 'FK 6725', leather, metal, Germany, designed in 1966 Wonderful 'Bird Chair' by designer duo Fabriciu...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pj4 Arm Chairs in Teak and Leather by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen Denmark 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully refinished pair of PJ4 armchairs designed by Grete Jalk and produced by Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, in the 1960s. These iconic mid‑century chairs showcase Jalk’s refined Sc...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3323 - Reupholstered 'The Swan' lounge chair in olive-tanned aniline leather (Vitoria 7348) on an old four-star base with tilt function and on wheels. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Mats Theselius Sheriff for Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Källemo, Sweden. Cognac brown leather and black lacquered steel. Seat Height: 42-52 cm Height: 78-88 cm Width: 53 cm Depth: 50 cm
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

1936 Hansen Johansen Solid Wood Armchair, Round Front Legs, Sloping Hind Legs
Located in London, GB
1936 Hansen & Johansen Armchair of solid Mahogany with round front legs and sloping hind legs, back with vertical slats. Seat upholstered with patinated Niger leather. Designed 1936....
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Armchair "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Scand Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Black Chrome Office Chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 black & chrome office chair designed by Fritz Hansen. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage & not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few dents & nicks as you would expect with age & wear. It has been touched up & has a new coat of urethane. Please see photos & zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa 1993. Note: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs Sculptural, functional, and comfortable! The Series 7 chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955 and is an icon in modern furniture history. The Fritz Hansen website states that the chair is made from 9 layers of pressure molded veneer for strength, flexibility, and durability despite its slender form. This one was made in 1993 and it is comprised of a molded black painted plywood seat which is uniquely shaped for the human body. Ergonomically enjoyable!! It has the chrome four-star leg base with chromed hooded wheel casters. It’s incredibly versatile, with unique character and unmatchable comfort. It is manually adjustable in height, and it swivels! It will make the perfect office or desk chair in your Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern style home office or den. Fritz Hansen was founded in 1872, when Fritz Hansen, a Danish carpenter, founded his own furniture company and in 1915 introduced his first chair in steam bent wood. In 1934, Fritz Hansen began his collaboration with Arne Jacobsen resulting in some of the famous, classic icons of Danish Design including the “Ant” in 1952, the Series 7 in 1955, the Grand Prix in 1957, the Swan in 1958, and the Egg in 1958. Other famous collaborations have resulted in Piet Hein’s super-elliptical table from 1968 and in 1982 Fritz Hansen acquired the rights to a major part of Poul Kjaerholm’s furniture collection. Since the 1980s continuing into the new millennium, Fritz Hansen has added new designs to the collection including the Essay table...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Vintage Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
A comfortable chair crafted of solid teak and still wearing its original green tweed upholstery. This chair was most likely part of an office suite for entertaining, mad men style. E...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, and Kaare Klint. 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 office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $391 and tops out at $21,685 while the average work can sell for $2,787.

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