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
Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940
s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens Lassen's iconic designs with his signature rounded armrests but the piece is unmark...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Wool
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and has been re-uph...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Sofa Model
Trienna
by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good original condition.
Original green leather cushions, braided natural leather in the back.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Rosewood Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Sirocco Safari lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood designed by Arne Norell for Möbel AB, Sweden. Features the original hand stitched slings in cowhide and tan leather. Accen...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Rosewood
Arne Norell Safari Chairs, Model Scirocco
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of Arne Norell safari chairs. Original upholstered cushions with patinated leather.
Frame of ash.
Model Scirocco, made by Norell.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
$5,957 / set
The Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov
First designed in 1963, Jørgen Høvelskov’s legendary Harp Chair stands as one of the most striking masterpieces of Danish design. Produced by Chri...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Ash
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare easy chair model Schulz, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and elegant detailing characteristic...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Gustav Axel Berg, Lounge Chair, Bentwood, Webbing, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch bentwood and beige fabric webbing lounge chair designed and produced by Gustav Axel Berg, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Fabric webbing presents with moderate discoloration consistent wi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, these chairs represent a rare variant of Kjærn...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek
s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Brown Leather Lounge Chair
Model Superstar" by Sigurd Ressell. 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking and comfortable 1970s Danish lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Møbler, known as the “Superstar” model.
This iconic piece features a sculptural frame in dar...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,711 Sale Price
20% Off
Verner Panton
Easy
Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production.
With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
$11,626 / item
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 24.5"W x 25.5"D
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Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s, 2-seater Danish "Banan" sofa, original olive/green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 2-seater Danish "Banan" sofa. Original olive/green furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable constru...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 50s Teak Organic Modernism Armchair - Scandinavian Design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This elegant mid-century armchair embodies the refined craftsmanship and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian design in the 1950s–60s. Likely of Norwegian origin with clear D...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Elias Svedberg, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown fabric lounge designed by Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Minor wood imperfections on arm rests.
Legs have minor scuffs.
Reu...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Oak and Seagrass Chairs by Hans Dau, Set of 6. 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak and Seagrass Chairs by Hans Dau, Set of 6. 1940s.
Set of six Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs in solid turned Nordic oak with thick rope seats of dried ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
Pair Mid Century Arne Norell Swedish Black Leather Sling Safari Kontiki chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Arne Norell Kontiki sling Safari low lounge chairs Swedish Design.
Designer and maker - Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971). Mid century modern Vintage Rosewood and soft...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak
Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and highly recognizable set of eight high-back “Razorblade” dining chairs crafted in solid oak. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler and produced circa t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
Set Eight Rose Tarlow Walnut Leather Glenna Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight walnut dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow, Melrose House Beverly Hills, CA. Known as the "Glenna" chair the set consists of six side chairs and two host armc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Scratching present to wood consistent with age and use.
Reupholstered in brand new fab...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Deco Green Mohair Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Soft curves and plump, round forms characterize this Danish Deco club chair. Made in the 1950s, the chair is mahogany with green mohair and matching rope trimming. We love the channe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Danish Mid Century Modern Sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen FD - 161
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid Century Danish Modern sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkersen, model FD - 161 made in Denmark circa 1950's.
This example is in very good, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unlike many of the great Danish designers, Frits Henningsen also ran his own cabinet-making shop. He cared deeply about quality of materials, and was uncompromising in the constructi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,520
Pair of 1930 danish Svend Aage Madsen arm chairs in stained beech and shearling
Located in København K, 84
An excellent pair of Danish modern easy chairs by Svend Aage Madsen from Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Denmark, 1930s. Exemplary of the cabinetmaker’s refined craftsmanship, these chairs...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Chaise scandinave vintage en teck et skai des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise scandinave vintage des années 50 60, beau design scandinave, en bois de teck, dossier et assise en skai noir, bon état général avec des signes du temps qui passe, notamment qu...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$343 Sale Price
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "BM 3238" dining arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Brown Leather Loveseat Sofa by Stouby, Hand-Crafted, 1970s
Located in Round Top, TX
Brown Leather Loveseat Sofa by Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik in milk chocolate with blonde wood square profile legs. An iconic design in great vintage condition. Edges are starting to g...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and white fabric lounge chair or club chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height: 16.25”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Illum Wikkelsø
Ox
Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, sheepskin, wood, Denmark, 1960s
An exquisitely designed easy chair upholstered in sheepskin by esteemed Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, this 'Ox C...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950
s Lounge Chair Model 4410 Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very dynamic designed lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson made in Denmark for Fritz Hansen in the late 1950s. High quality lounge chair characterized by a stylish timeless design...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$8,684 / item
Contemporary
Fave Sofa
by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Mumble col.025
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Sofa
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Chrome Steel
Fabric: Mumble col.025
Dimension :
W 132 cm D 92 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker. A very rare safari 3 seat sofa by Brukso / Stranda, Norway. This sofa i...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960
s
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Jens Quistgaard (the genius behind Dansk) for Nissen Langaa, this ultra-sculptural 1960s Stokkestol (Stick chair) or simple Stokke Chair is the kind of piece that stops c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A stately and beautifully crafted Wingback Lounge Chair, designed and produced by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This exceptional piece showcases the timeless elegance and robus...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Alfred Christensen, set of Lounge chairs in original leather and beech, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen set of lounge chairs new original upholstered with black leather.
Armrest and legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Model 42 Chair, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 42 chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen, manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950/1960s. Teak frame, wool blend fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, patina...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Swedish Grace Club Chair, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful curved Swedish modern club chair, 1940s, in original chartreuse velvet with dark stained beech legs and nailed trims, some wear, staining and fading to the fabric.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s.
The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Oak
Gosta Berg
Stenerik Eriksson
Seagull
Chair with Stool, Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair with matching footrest was designed by Gösta Berg and Stenerik Eriksson in the late 1960s. The model was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark as numbe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch
Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of five Model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed by Artek in Finland. The chairs are in beautiful vinta...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in light grey Kvadrat fabric. Handles with oak details at the ends.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model "CH-27" Oak
Rattan, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn in the 1950s. Made from solid oak with rattan cane weave seats and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Wood Armchair
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design"
Manufacturer: Unknown
Production Year: Circa 1990
Material: Brown leather and walnut wood
Condition: Goo...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,077 Sale Price
40% Off
Henning Kjærnulf
Kurul
Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Danish Deco Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
Originally crafted in the 1940s, this elegant Danish Deco mahogany settee has been reupholstered in an olive-bronze mohair. Its design is one of soft curves and smooth lines. The mah...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Dining Chair in Walnut Finish with Off White Sheepskin Fabric, Olga Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Olga Scandinavian Modern style dining chair designed by Aciole Félix For Uultis, with walnut finish, upholstered in off-white sheepskin fabric. The Olga dining chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Canva Bench, Walnut with Handwoven Natural Danish Cord, Occasional Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring woven paper cord, walnut, and modest tapers the Canva bench explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin and Wood, Finland, 1935
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman at Boman Oy in Finland. The chairs are newly reupholstered in our own upholstery workshop with moonlight sheepskin. The chair com...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's. This model is most often found with a fixed cushion while this has loose down filled ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Danish Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Lounge Chair / Armchair in White Lamb Skin.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1 armchair / Loungechair by Danish furniture designer Henning Kjærnulf circa 1960s.
This chair is made of oak and has the characteristic "Razor Blade" cutout in the back - shaped l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.'
Seat height: 15.75”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Round Danish Stool in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Round Danish stool, tabouret, ottoman, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. In the manner of Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Made from wood, seat ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made from...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl attributed sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s as Model Number 188. The lines and proportions of this design are just...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Midcentury Modern Karin Mobring Armchairs Model Diana by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, 1974. Produced by Ikea in Sweden.
These ones are sold as a pair. The frame is made in lacquered pine, and the upholstery is made in n...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Pine
Pair handsome mid century brown leather safari sling lounge chairs with patina
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of handsome mid century modern safari lounge chairs in the style of Arne Norell. Lovely aged worn brown leather sling seat with patina and tons of character. Has sturdy square h...
Category
1960s Colombian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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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Thayer Coggin Parsons
Wendell Black
1960 Early American
1970 Outdoor Chairs
Alvaro Siza Vieira
Antique Camel Seat
Antique Oak Childs Chair
Antique Wood Yoke
Antique Zebra Print
Artistic Frame Furniture
Deer Hide
Hand Carved Chinese Sofa