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
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
Model 64, Niels O. Møller Armchairs in Rosewood, Produced by J.L. Møller
Located in Goteborg, SE
These two elegant armchairs by Niels O. Møller were made by the Danish high quality furniture make J.L.Møller. The model was numbered 64. This pair is made in solid rosewood and has ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Unique Mats Theselius Aluminum Leather Two Seater Sofa by Källemo Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and special commissioned curved Swedish contemporary two seater sofa in chromed aluminum, dark brown leather with a matching arm...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
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
Pair of Folke Bensow Benches, Dessin Park Bench No. 1, Sweden
By Folke Bensow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow - Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful pair of benches (Park Bench No. 1) designed by Folke Bensow, Sweden, 1920s.
The benches are cast iron and pine wood - painted black....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Canapé
by Mats Theselius, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 35 produced, this is edition 1/5 EA in British Racing Green.
Provenance: Mats Theselius private collection.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1950s, Danish vintage armchair, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish vintage armchair. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat cushions. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage condition with a brigh...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Chenille
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France
Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
E. Kold Christensen PK22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm 1st ed. Denmark - 1960s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Original PK22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen – Denmark, 1956
Stamped with the E. Kold Christensen logo (1st edition manufacturer).
A masterclass in minimalist...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Le Roi Bench
by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Dimensions:
W. 120 CM D. 35 CM H. 42 CM
W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54 "
Finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$1,184 / item
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 71 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 71 dining chairs, 1951
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark. The Model 71 was one of Moller’s first designs and remains an all time Danish classic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær
Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Three-seater sofa by Ellekær & Norell for Coja Sweden, 1970s.
Scandinavian Modern Coja 3-seats sofa.
This beautiful and iconic sofa is attributed to designers Arne...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs 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-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$17,276 / set
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood
Leather Ottomans
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Rosewood & Leather Ottomans, c1950s.
A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen as part of the 'Entre' series in the late 1950s and produced by cabinetmaker Ak...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france
Son, Denmark, 1951
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark.
Solid teak wood structure with cushions with new foam and new bouclé fabric upholstery. Signed wit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3101 "Ant"
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with cognac aniline leather.
Chromed base.
Model 3101 "Ant", made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
$651 / item
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Ryo Lounge Chair
The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. The Ryo is a new edition of a design first produced by cabinetmakers Hans Hansen & S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$7,459 / item
1960s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original black furniture leather, solid oak wood. Manufactured by Danish fu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale high back chairs by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and cushions in beige wool (seemingly reupholstered at a later date), produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 375, detac...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa model BO46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, made in Denmark in 1946. Round beech legs. Reupholstered in sheepkin. Leather buttons. Excellent vintage condition.
Early and important Finn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian bentwood lounge chairs by Esko Pajamies, Asko Finland
Located in Liberty, NY
Great pair of 1970's Scandinavian Koivutaro bentwood lounge chairs with light beige canvas upholstery by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies. Very nicely designed - and comfortable. Goo...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Bentwood
Midcentury CADO Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Danish dining chairs designed by Paul Cadovius for Cado. Crafted with a solid teak frame featuring sturdy exposed joinery and a molded curved backrest. The chairs are rob...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Black Leather Lounge Chair 2207 Fredericia Furniture Denmark 1960
Located in Ystad, SE
Børge Mogensen Black Leather Wingback model 2207 for Fredericia Furniture. Denmark, 1960s.
An important and highly collectible Danish wingback chair, model 2207, designed by Børge M...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
$4,026 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair & Ottoman set
A custom made lounge chair and ottoman developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Bruno Mathsson "Berlin" Daybed
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bruno Matthson descended from five generations of master cabinetmakers in Sweden. “He carefully studied the ‘mechanics of sitting.’ For example, in search of the perfect seating curv...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,600 / item
Hand-Crafted Tripod Armchairs in Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, Folk Art, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative pair of folk art tripod armchairs in oak, seats with a fine wool cushion. Handcrafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the early 20th century.
These sculptural chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Ingmar Relling, Scandinavia, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of two spectacularly well-kept bentwood lounge chairs in 100% original, vintage condition. The frames are constructed of bent and laminated beech wood with stunnin...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
6 Mid-century Rosengren Hansen Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Minimal and classic form dining chairs designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Mobelindustri, Denmark in 1958. The elegant set of six chairs feature sculpted solid Brazilian ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Model "Euroform" Loveseat, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" loveseat, design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like fabric upholstery. Good orig...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqv...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,785 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller
Model 77 dining chairs, 1959
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Produced c1960s. The seats h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
$17,685 / set
Vintage Scandinavian armchair from the Studio line
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s armchair by Ljungs Industrier AB, solid wood frame and original burgundy-colored upholstery with Studio label.
Vintage Scandinavian armchair produced by Ljungs Industrier AB M...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Niels Otto Møller Six Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed with straight lined legs and an ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist armchair was made in Denmark during the 1970s. The frame of the armchair is made of wood. It is upholstered in high-quality, soft, dark brown natural leather. The base is a rotating leg. The wide seat and the high backrest of the armchair have quilting, which due it an executive and elegant character. The chair has a tilt adjustment and a lock in the selected position. The subdued form and cabinet profile are in line with the modernist IDEA of functionalist furniture...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,890 Sale Price
20% Off
Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936.
With makers label specifying production year 1936.
Seat Heigh...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Jute, Birch
4 Scandinavian Modern Teak Juliane Dining Chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 1960’s Mid Century Scandinavian Modern dining chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen Juliane chair, set of 4 comprised of te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Teak
Plank Chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for Getama in Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An immaculate example with original upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
1970s, Danish relax armchair, light green furniture velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish relax armchair. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Slightly signs of wear. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, b...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model
Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
4 Walnut Bentwood Stacking Dining Set Chairs Vintage Mid-Century Post-Modern
By Pagholz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Set of four chairs attributed to Elmar Flötotto for Pagholtz but these are unmarked. These do stack. Showing wear, some chips and mars to the walnut veneer.
W 19.5 x D 23 x Seat...
Category
1980s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
$1,356 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Petra Lounge Chair
Pouf-Sheepskin Moonlight/Oak- by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
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 co...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing to the eye, and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor.
...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian 1950s footstool with Frank fabric
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage footstool with wooden frame and wheels, covered with original floral fabric signed Josef Frank.
Scandinavian footstool from the 1950s with solid wood frame and turned legs o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Stained Oak style of Henry Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic fancyful and sought after sofa in the style of Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf. made from stained solid white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration fro...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter
Fireside
Wingback Chair with Ottoman
By Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter, 'fireside' wingback lounge chair and ottoman, model MK50, mahogany, leather, Denmark, design 1936, production 1964-1979.
Mogens Koch's wingback c...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard design armchair model FD 146, Denmark. Elegant and comfortable lounge chair made with a teak frame, cane back with a new upholstered cushion. Newly refini...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Severin Hansen Jr. Teak Daybed SH7 1957 / New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed by Severin Hansen Jr. in teak. New upholstered with fine petrol colored velvet fabric. The backrest can be adjusted as a seat and daybed.. Model SH7, designed in 1957. Produce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1970s, Scandinavian vintage design, armchair, brown leather, bent wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian vintage design. Armchair in original furniture brown leather. Bent wood, canvas. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactur...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1960s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model ML 140 with stool, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen & Son. Armchair model ML 140 with stool. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality grey furniture wool. Teak legs refres...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Karu lounge chair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic desi...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$7,459 / item
1960s, Pair Black Leather Model
Siesta
Dining Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant pair of 1960s armchairs was designed by renowned Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for Westnofa as part of the iconic Siesta series. The chairs feature dark stained wood...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
$1,890 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Four Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Include Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Four fully restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark.
The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Small Danish Slipper Chairs in Oak by Slagelse ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool matching pair of Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from ca. 1950. Made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. Very comfortable and light weight and thus easy to move around when the sit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
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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