Scandinavian Modern Seating
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekornes
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian company Ekornes. The unconventional frame is made of b...
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$3,792 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two seating modules and a table. Four cushions are included. We...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$8,660 / item
Birte Iversen Style Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish small scale lounge chairs in the style of Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Super elegant very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Seat Height (inches): 15.75"
Arm Height (inches): 19.25"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an additional 1-3 weeks from receipt of fabric. Please message us to request a quote...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Sofa
Värend
by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s.
Model 'Värend' with an elegant design made in elm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
1950s, Danish relax armchair, green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax armchair. Green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs, springs in the seat and back. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-15 years ago. Good conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Model Euroform Armchair, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Euroform armchair, design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Rosewood frame, reupholstered with quality model Jagger Green -fabric by Lauritzon. Brass...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sofas in Steel and Leather by Preben Fabricius
Jørgen Kastholm, 1960
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Sofas in Steel and Leather by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and leather
Style: Mid century, Germany
Produced by Kill Int...
Category
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Four Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Pine by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Danish wooden dining chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller produced in Denmark, 1970s. In good matching and original condition.
Dimensions: 89 cm / 35" W: 47 cm / 18....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
Category
1960s Colombian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Tank chair
by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Danish Dining Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, reupholstered in sheepskin, Denmark 1960s
These elegant Danish dining chairs are crafted from oak and feature soft, beige sheepskin upholstery. Designed without ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$1,400 / item
Mid-Century Modern Møre Lenestol Fabrikk Klarinett Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a 1950s Scandinavian Modern 'Klarinett' lounge chair by Møre Lenestol Fabrikk A/S. It is made of teak wood with a removable, weighted...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 17”
Arm Height (inches): 24"
All items ship from High Point, North Caro...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Jens Houmoller Klemmensen 1930s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Jens Houmoller Klemmensen
1939 Lounge Chair
This armchair is a variant of the model first presented at the 1936 Cabinetmakers’ Guild Ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six Danish dining chairs in hardwood veneer from the late 1960s, by unknown designer padded seat.
Chairs are unrestored, restoration and upholstery on request.
Delivery 2-3 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$2,290 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Pair of Custom Made Walnut
Sheepskin Esko Ottomans
Located in London, England
Pair of custom made Esko Ottomans from Dagmar Design.
This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Midcentury "Garden of Eden" settee, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning “Garden of Eden” settee by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, upholstered in eggshell white linen. Beautiful design that strikes a perfect balance between modernism and tradition.
K...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
1970s, Danish design, set of 3 church chairs, leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
970s, Danish design. Set of three church chairs. Attributed to Børge Mogensen. Furniture leather, solid oak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable constructio...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark.
Model number- 146.
This e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs
Striped Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$2,670 Sale Price
35% Off
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and yellow velvet "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Wear of wood frame consistent with age and use.
Reupholstered in brand new ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Pine
Set of Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare scultptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk in Sweden during the 1930s.
Made in pine with a great original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Three Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1930s. Original Condition
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three seat sofa by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1930s. In original untouched condition, with blue fabric. This is upholstered by Frits henningsen's fa...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottoman developed
produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mohair, Oak
$2,040 / item
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed
produced at our workshop in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina.
Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Global shipping available...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$22,547 / set
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features stain...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
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...
Category
1660s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, out-of-production Model 710 armchair which is similar to Fredrik Keyser's more common Model 711, but features a more upright seating position. Th...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather.
Made of massive oiled mahogany.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also included chairs and other living room furniture, was designed in the 1950s and produced b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak, Leather
Alvar Aalto Stool model Y61 by Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek's model Y61 stool, birch with black saddle belts. Designed by Alvar Aalto. In very good used condition. Airy design and beautiful Y-shaped leg structures.
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing chair
A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Co...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$8,108 / item
Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Lounge Chair in Velvet
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Lounge Chair, 1940s
An elegant and graceful armchair designed and produced by master cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen c1940s. Henningsen was a key member of the Cop...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson in 1974. The beechwood and hemp webbings has a nice patina and the chair comes with a leather cover hand sewn by Iv...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Beech, Leather
Custom Made Walnut
Sheepskin Ottoman
Located in London, England
Custom Made Esko ottoman from Dagmar design
This classic yet contemporary design was first produced in Denmark in the 1960s by cabinetmaker Soren Nielsen. This new edition is a stun...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
$1,889 / item
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Pierre Paulin Small Tulip Chairs, sold as a pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pierre Paulin Small Tulip Chairs in black Boucle. Chrome bases that swivel easily. Only a few years old and in nice shape. Chairs show no fading or any real wear! Sold as a pair!
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,000 / set
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$712 / item
Erik Buch Dining Chairs for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Almelo, NL
Dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
As rare as they are aesthetically sensational, this set of eight dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler is in 100% o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Moderate wear to arm rests.
Mild scuffing to wood frame throughout.
Sea...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$14,957 / set
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar.
Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
$3,080 / item
1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Kai Kristiansen eight restored customizable model 42 teak dining chairs Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs Schous Møbelfabrik.
The ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Petra Lounge Chairs
2Poufs, Scandinavian Grey22 Sheepskin 17mm/Walnut
Located in Dubai, AE
Petra VB3
Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort.
The Petra lounge...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Vintage Industrial Bakelite Artist Workshop Stool after Prouve Olson Odelberg AB
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This stool design seems to be an exact replica of the one Jean Prouve did for Odelberg Olsen AB in 1930. However this stool has a Russian label with the logo of the Tsiolkovsky State...
Category
1940s Russian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Wulff ATD2 and Pouf ATD3 in Sheepskin/Honey
Oak for
Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s.
Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Poul Volther Goliat Sunburst Lounge Chair in Beech for Gemla Sweden 1960
s
By Gemla, Poul Volther
Located in Troy, MI
High back easy chair designed by Poul M Volther
Model Goliat or Sunburst
Gemla Sweden circa 1960's
Lacquered beech frame with spindle back and sharply splayed legs
Seat and back cus...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rope Chair in Pine, Attributed to Poul Kjaerholm
Jørgen Høj, Denmark, 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rope chair in pine - attributed to Poul Kjaerholm & Jørgen Høj, Denmark 1960's
Made of stained pine wood and rope pine this curious piece is often attributed to Poul Kjærholm & J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Pine
$2,425 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of pine armchairs by unknown designer, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This pair of armchairs from 1930s Sweden features a sculptural and expressive form by an unknown designer. Crafted in solid pine, the chairs demonstrate a strong sense of craftsmansh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Ten Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Chairs, Blue Fabric, Labels on Several Chairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 10 Danish modern dining chairs in Brazilian rosewood and new blue upholstery. Some slight wear in the form of small nicks and dents in the chair frames but no significant dist...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of mid-century Swedish easy chairs, crafted in the 1960s by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. Celebrated for his innovative approach to functionalist furniture design, Mathsso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Fabric, Textile
Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage cond...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ingvar Hildingsson Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden. Signed "IH". Designed 1970s.
Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
$1,898 / item
Brutalist and Rustic Stools in solid pine, Sweden 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brutalist and rustic pair of stools, Sweden, 1970s. The stools' design is reminiscent of the work of David Rosén and Nordiska Kompaniet (manufacturer). With their clean lines and org...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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Antique Oak Childs Chair
Antique Wood Yoke
Antique Zebra Print
Artistic Frame Furniture
Deer Hide
Hand Carved Chinese Sofa