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
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height 16”
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chairs c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s
A cabinetmaker produced pair of lounge chairs dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and thick, rou...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Armchair, Boman, Finland, 1940/1950s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, manufactured by Boman Oy, Finland, 1940/1950s. Birch frame, later reupholstered. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Arne Norell Safari Chair, Model Scirocco
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell safari chair. Original upholstered foam cushions with patinated leather.
Frame of rosewood.
Model Scirocco, made by Norell.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern "Faaborg" Armchair Kaare Klint at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare and early Kaare Klint "Faaborg" armchair in Cuban mahogany, oak and cane. Made at Cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair is in original condition a...
Category
1910s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Piet Hein Bar Stool
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein bar stools new upholstered with black pure full grain aniline leather.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$1,073 / item
Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form, Sweden, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 17”
Arm Height (inches): 23.5"
All items shi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six matching dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler, made in Denmark circa 1960's.
The chairs feature solid teak frames, with tweed upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
$286 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and shearling lounge chair attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s.
For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland.
Arm Height...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs with Cowhide, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dark stained beech with leather and cowhide.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
$9,540 / set
Fritz Hansen FH 1669 easy chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural Fritz Hansen easy chair, model 1669.
NOTE: Available as this single chair, as a pair and with the matching sofa, model 1669A.
Designed in the early 1940s and made by...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Re-upholstered in Cashmere Boucle
Located in London, GB
We have restored and repolished 14 frames of Kai Kristiansen’s super comfortable model 42 chair designed in 1957.
We have reupholstered the oval backs and seats in cashmere Boucle....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Erik Worts Rosewood
Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s
Located in London, England
Erik Wørts - Rosewood and Cane Back Armchair
Erik Worts achieved great commercial success in his design career largely through collaborations with IKEA in Sweden and FDB Mobler in D...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Blue Olof Ottelin
Jumbo
Armchair, Keravan Stockmann Finland, Late 1950s
By Olof Ottelin, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Olof Ottelin in 1958. The model was named 'Jumbo' and was produced under model number 174 by Keravan Stockmann in Finland. The Jumbo was not only O...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Linen, Beech
Stouby Møbelfabrik, Mid Century 3-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 3-seater sofa in brown leather, feets made in solid beech. Simple lines and a great comfort featured in this sofa. Designed by Stouby Møbelfabrik, Denmark. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou Andersen Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs feature sculptural, architectural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Teak Dining Chairs Fritz Hansen Series 7 Ant Chairs Arne Jacobsen Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1970s Vintage Fritz Hansen Model 3107 Series 7 "Ant" Dining Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen, mfg. date 1976. In used, but good condition. Set of 4 vintage “series 7” chairs designed...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and dark-stained wood sofa or daybed designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Reupholstery recommended.
Distressed fabric with a loose lower trim.
Minor scuffing on...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 36.625” H x 39.5” W x 36” D
Seat Height (inches): 18"
Arm Height (inches): 24....
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs. Very high quality set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs. Nice black leather dining chairs with solid rosewood frames. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945.
Seat Height (inches): 16.5"
Arm Height (inches): 27.5"
All items ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
1970s, Danish 4-seater sofa, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 4-seater sofa. Original turquoise green furniture wool, solid oak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish fu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15.5”
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Bentwood Black Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Black Leather Beech bentwood lounge chairs by Skippers Mobler. Tags on back and underneath. Very clean chair with light beech bentwo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lounge chair
Inca
by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s.
The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 Scandinavian modern dining birch dining chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 Scandinavian modern dining birch dining chairs. Solid birch Scandinavian dining chairs matching set of (6) with brown striped upholstered cushions. Great design great shape ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair Hans J. Wegner
Papa Bear
Armchairs, A.P. Stolen, Denmark W/ Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Great Pair of 1960s Hans Wegner Papa Chairs. They include one ottoman and appear to have been re-upholstered in the 1980s. The Fabric is good shape and can ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs - price per piece (5pcs in total avaible). These chairs, part of the Utö expo designed by Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. T...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mid Century Danish Modern Donut Stool by Thygesen for Magnus Olesen c 1970
s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Modern design stool by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olsen circa 1970's. The stool features three bent laminate wood legs, attached to an ebonized donut f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of four Swedish pine chairs by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of four rare sculptural chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s.
Crafted in pine with a beautiful original patina, these chairs feature a distinct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Butterfly Chair in Oak Veneer, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage example of the iconic Butterfly chair designed. By Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen as part of the Classic Series 7 line. The chair is in the less common oak veneer finish, sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The less comm...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Danish Dining Chairs in Wood and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, reupholstered in sheepskin, Denmark, 1960s
These elegant Danish dining chairs are crafted from blonde wood and feature soft, beige sheepskin upholstery. Design...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$1,400 / item
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 1970
s Rainer Daumiller solid beechwood dining chairs, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Setof 6 1970's Rainer Daumiller Danish modern dining chairs. Solid beechwood construction. Curved backrest, recessed seat with cylindrical lags. Scandinavian minimalism in Brutalist ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Large Danish Wingback Armchair with Bun Feet 1940
s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish 1940s large scale wingback armchair. We love the sharp yet refined lines. Very comfortable with spring coils in seat cushion and backrest raised on beech wood legs. ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960
s ILLUM WIKKELSO Teak
Leather Lounge Chair - Niels Eilersen, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
1960's ILLUM WIKKELSO Teak & Leather Lounge Chair.
Beautifully constructed solid teak lounge chair with original black leather upholstery. Designed by Illum Wikkelso and produced by...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,312 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 12.5”
Arm Height (inches): 21.88"
All items ship from High Point, North Car...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair with Cane Back
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a mid-century modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, featuring a wooden frame, woven cane backrest, and upholstered cushions in a vintage blue wool fabric. The combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cane
Sculptural Nanna Ditzel Teak Armchair, Model 113, Kolds Savvaerk, Denmark, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare armchair was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Povl Kolds Savværk in the mid-1950s.
The Model 113 is an important example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
Laila
Armchair in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in Espresso sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Heig...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Swedish Oversized Lounge Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of oversized Swedish lounge chairs, 1960, with original beige floral upholstery with colorful accents and fluted teak legs, the hazelnut brown fabric on the sides of t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,200 / set
Lounge chair
model 36
by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat and a soft sheepskin cushion.
Produced by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1821
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Folk Art Chair dated 1821
This exceptional folk art chair, crafted from pine wood in 1821, is 202 years old.
The beautiful patina and various repairs over the years have ma...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish curved easy chair, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Please note that a pair of ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Rattan Pod Chair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture.
CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$195
Mid Century Danish Dining Chair in the style of Glostrup Mobelfabrik c 1970
s
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural Mid century Danish Modern dining table, having a teak wood frame and tweed upholstered seat and backrest. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs in Pierre Frey Teddy mohair fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$15,400 / item
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Brown Velvet
Located in Paris, IDF
Fave Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the main picture:
Frame: Mirror Chrome Steel
Fabric: Megan col.21
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-century Danish Arne Vodder Brazilain Rosewood Dining Chairs set of Six (6)
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six (6) Brazilian rosewood dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabric, model 430, circa 1958 Denmark. Crafted of high quality Brazilian rosewood with finely ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
Very rare set of 8 rosewood dining chairs by Grete Jalk to include 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs. All chairs are in very good original condition, fabric shows some cosmetic wear, sta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Poul Jensen for Selig Z Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Poul Jensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Single Mid-century Danish sculptural lounge chair designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, showcasing a dramatic angular form with rosewood-stained beech frame and newly upholstered black ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Very rare
Impala
lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A true gem from the 1970s – the Impala lounge chair, designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA. The model was introduced in 1972 but discontinued just ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs OD-49 by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood dining chairs designed by Erik Buck in the 1960s and produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark. On request up to 10 pieces available but in another upholstery but in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$1,489 / set
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, oak wood, springs in the seat cushions. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufa...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of 10 JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, circa 1950s.
This early model is one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
6 Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs Uldum Mobelfabrik att Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern set of 6 teak dining chairs by Uldum Mobelfabrik Attributed to Johannes Andersen with golden chenille fabric. Beautiful condition, keep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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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Artistic Frame Furniture
Deer Hide
Hand Carved Chinese Sofa