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Scandinavian Modern Stools

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
Original vintage pouf
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian modernist stool. T...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Stool Model "Palle" Produced by K. J. Pettersson Söner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool ‘Palle’ by unknown designer. Produced by K. J. Pettersson & Söner in Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Stool - Collection X - Edition Isla x Paul Delrez
Located in Sint-Gillis, BE
Isla Stool x Paul Delrez Enhance your space with the Isla Stool, born from a collaboration between the design brand KØGE and the renowned chef Paul Delrez. This stool is the result of a long process of trial and error, where every detail has been carefully considered to combine the timelessness of Parisian bistros with a touch of modernity. Carefully crafted, the Isla Stool stands out with its elegant silhouette, durable materials, and optimal seating comfort, whether for a cozy restaurant or your own home. Its versatile design easily integrates into any type of decor, making the Isla Stool the ideal choice to enrich your space with style and practicality. - Stable in all circumstances and stackable with style to optimize space. - With a refined elegance, it has also been designed to last, both indoors and outdoors, thanks to its stainless steel composition. - Designed to accompany the Isla Table...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Roberts Bar Stool Walnut Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunn...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Roberts Bar Stool Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Madison Bar Stool Walnut Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Pair of Stools, Sweden, Mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools in beech, made in Sweden, mid-1900s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Massif Counter Stool, AV39, Dark Stained Oak by Anderssen Voll for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
A graphically striking design with an anchoring sense of stability, Anderssen Voll’s new Massif bar and counter stools denote a totemic silhouette in a compact form. Rich in ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Oak

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Folding Stool by Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding stool designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Plint Stool by Sandin Bülow for Materia in Red Leather, Sweden, 2002
Located in Vicenza, IT
Designed by Sandin & Bülow for Materia in 2001, this Plint stool exemplifies the Scandinavian approach to ergonomic and flexible seating. Produced in Sweden in 2002, the piece featur...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian footstool by Alf Svennson
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian oak footstool, 1960s by Alf Svensson, cross legs and new fabric cover. Vintage Scandinavian footstool by Alf Svensson made of oak, with a slightly tapered cross...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian 1960s metal and teak stool
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian 1960s stool, painted metal frame and curved teak seat. Marks and discoloration on legs. Vintage Scandinavian stool made in the 1960s, with a painted metal frame...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Pine Stools in the manner of Krogenæs Møbler, Scandinavia ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
What makes wood so appealing besides its natural beauty is the ease in which it can be cut and the array of beautiful shapes that can be sculpted from it. These mid-century stools, r...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Small Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Small Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's Additional Information: Material: Jatoba wood Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Designer Stool Bar Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This bar chair is following the design of our dinning chairs. Its minimalistic crisp lines and functional form are inspired by the new Nordic design. This chair is made of sustainab...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Wool

Set of Coffee Table and 3 Stools by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very original set consisting one glass top coffee table and three matching stools by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg. Hopefully you can see on one of the photos there are a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Glass, Teak

Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel, by Verner Panton for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
What makes the Wire Stool indicatively Verner Panton is the use of stainless-steel wire to create a simple geometric shape with repeated patterns, in a stackable stool that doubles a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Counter Stool Lavitta 65 by Poiat, Dark Oak
Located in Paris, IDF
Counter stool Lavitta 65 by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Lavitta 2020 Model shown: Dark oak Dimensions: H. 65 x 50 x 44 cm The latest member of the L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Lou Stool: Round Form, Oak Essence
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Lou Stool exudes simplicity and sophistication with its clean lines and organic form. Crafted from solid wood, it offers both stability and style, with subtle curves that reflect...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Bar Stools by Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3 bar stools in original patinated black leather on steel frame. Piet Hein / Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Uno Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson are exempla...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

FRAMA Scandinavian Design Adam Stool in Leather with Raw Steel Frame H76
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Adam Stool collection is inspired by industrial design, an artist's studio, and a workshop. The functionality and simplicity of the design, combined with strong materials, give t...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Large Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's Additional Information: Material: Jatoba wood Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Ingvar Hildingsson Stool Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool designed by Ingvar Hildingsson. Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Lisa Johansson-Pape Stools Model Apila Produced by Stockmann Oy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools model Apila designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Stockmann Oy in Finland.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pavilion AV9 Bar Stool in Black Steel /Walnut by Anderssen Voll for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Pavilion bar chair has an airy feeling, with fluid curves for the wood veneer seat and back which continue as lyrical lines in the steel tubes of the legs. The result is a silho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

FRAMA Contemporary Small Stool Solid Oiled Pine AML
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The AML Stool is a petite furniture object for everyday interiors. Suitable for use as a side table or bedside stool, the multifunctional stool takes its cue...
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

FRAMA Contemporary Minimal design Adam Stool in Oak with Black Steel Frame H65
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Adam stool collection is inspired by industrial design, an artist's studio, and a workshop. The functionality and simplicity of the design, combined with strong materials, gives ...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Retro upholstered stool
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian pouf. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Footrests
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of teak footrests with original black butt leather. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 1959 and made by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark. Well made...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Uno Östen Kristiansson Stool Produced by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Contemporary hi-pi Bar Stool, Ebonised Oak, Danish Cord Seat Brass Foot Rails
Located in Norwich, GB
Our high-pi bar stool at 85cm (33.5") tall has satin brass foot rails and is available in the following finishes: matt clear oak, limed oak, fumed oak or eb...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavain Stool
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavain stool in black lacquered beech.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Seto Stool, Black Lacquered Oak /Black Canvas by Keiji Takeuchi for Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
The Seto Stool is an elegant design combining proud Scandinavian and Japanese craft traditions. Inspired by Børge Mogensen's design philosophy, the solid oak and canvas stool exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Gustav Axel Berg Stool Produced by Gustav Axel Berg GA Berg in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool by Gustav Axel Berg. Produced by Gustav Axel Berg (GA Berg) in Sweden.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Hunting Stools Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of hunting stools by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Stool Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Marklund Stools Produced by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools designed by Gilbert Marklund. Produced by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Ingvar Hildingsson Stool Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool designed by Ingvar Hildingsson. Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Erik Höglund Stool Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda Trä in Sweden.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Stools Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pine Stools with Linen Fabric Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 stools by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Linen, Pine

Stool
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool by unknown designer.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Stool
Stool
$2,969
Stool Probably Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool by unknown designer. Probably produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
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1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Betty Tk8, Bar Stool, Black W.Black Webbing by T K for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this stool’s sturdy frame is crafted from lacquered oak. The webbed seat – whose straps are made from natural linen fibers and wov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Contemporary pi Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Black Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pouf / Stool Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large pouf / stool by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Danish Stool in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool, teak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s A sleek stool made in Denmark in the 1960s. This midcentury modern design is a wonderful addition to any interior, due to its minimalist aes...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Gilbert Marklund Stools Produced by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools designed by Gilbert Marklund. Produced by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden.
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Stools Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of stools by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Sigvard Nilsson Bar Stools in Poplar Produced by Söwe in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 bar stools designed by Sigvard Nilsson. Produced by Söwe in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Poplar

Contemporary pi2 Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Natural Oak Slats Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end of a bed, as a side/coffe...
Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Danish Wooden Tripod Milking Stool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functional design is the evident guiding principle of many Scandinavian pieces from the early mid-century, and there is hardly a better example than this milking stool. In earlier da...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

ORIENT Stool / Coffee Table, Cedar, Round, Block Wood
Located in Orlando, FL
-With its cedar body, it can be used as a bed side, side table, coffee table, or stool in your bedroom and spaces. -It is produced by hand from cedar wood using the turning method. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Side Table or Stool "Objects of Use" #3
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the fusion of the mind of an archit...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Interstice Stool
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Changes of shape such as tapered legs and curved back of a chair were the starting point of this project. Research in craftsmanship and the possibilities of woodworking machines resu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Interstice Stool
Interstice Stool
$549 Sale Price / item
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Sportstuge Stool in Solid Pine Made in Norway by Norsk Husflid, circa 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Three legged pine stole made in Norway by Norsk Husflid, circa 1950s. Made from solid pine with a nicely hand shaped seat. Good vintage condition with patina and wear consistent with...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern stools 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 stools, popular names associated with this style include Alvar Aalto, Artek, Ingvar Hildingsson, and Fritz Hansen. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $52,616 while the average work can sell for $1,856.

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