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
Vintage pine wood dining chairs - 1980s - set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pine wood dining chairs in the style of Rainer Daumiller.
Nice and solid chairs.
Timeless and can be combined in lots of interiors.
Good condition
2 chairs come with amre...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bar Stool in Rosewood by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian bar stool in rosewood by Erik Buch. Measure: H seat 62 cm.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Fave Chair by Norr11, Chrome Frame, Yellow 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.79
Chair
W 65 cm / D 92 cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Modern Teak Armchair by Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak armchair attributed to Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, 1950s.
Danish Mid-century Modern arm chair in solid teak with original black leather uphol...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabric from...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Wooden Mid Century Wabi Sabi Four Legged Stool in Stained Pine, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century rustic wooden four legged stool in pine with beautiful wabi sabi patina produced by an anonymous designer in Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition with p...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modern Armchairs Attributed to Gösta Jonsson in Floweral Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century modern armchairs attributed to Gösta Jonsson / Otto Schulz in beech wood feet and original green floweral fabric produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good o...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Siesta Easy Chair by Joe Möbler
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian 1960s armchair with bouclé fabric.
A unique piece of furniture with timeless beauty, this seat also has its own stool
original. The frame is made of oak wood ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four 1980s Danish Dining Chairs by Rainer Daumiller
Located in New York, NY
Unique set of four Danish dining chairs by postwar furniture designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured in the 1980s. Designed in solid beech wood, the chairs are characterized by their...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s
By France
Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Deland, FL
Rare and exceptional is this sculptural sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. This four-seat sofa features contoured slats that create a spectacular line from the back and side angles...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green striped furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Man...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Four Seat Long Sofa in Teak and Two-Tone Bouclé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Danish Modern long sofa upholstered in a two tone bouclé supported by six teak legs -- three front straight legs and three back slightly flared legs (ca. 1960s).
Sturdy and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1940
s Danish Ottoman or Bench
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Scandinavian ottoman raised on elegant mahogany legs in the manner of Frits Henningsen. The ottoman is upholstered in the original blue wool fabric and can be used in its curre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
Wegner Ox Chair-Russet Brown/Brushed Stainless Steel-by HansJ. Wegner Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner, the Ox Chair is an iconic statement piece with an indisputable presence. A bold, sculptural chair that challenged the understated aesthetics of Danish des...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aqueduct
Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Fox 02, Low Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 4
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 370 cm x D. 230.5 cm (SH 40 cm)
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Upholstery: Larsen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Wonderful Swedish Mid-Century Sofa Folke Ohlsson DUX Style, circa 60
s
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Swedish modern Folke Ohlsson Dux style sofa. This sofa retains its original heavy-weight textured zig-zag fabric in presentable condition-cleaning is recommended. The fabri...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic compact Danish 1940s sofa in original dark grey/brown upholstery.
One-off piece made in the high end old school way with straps and horsehair interior that is made to last fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury "China" Chair in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in solid mahogany and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen A/S. Made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of solid Beech sculptural arm chairs by Rainer Daumiller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Solid beech classic Rainer Daumiller design. Beautiful sculptural design in good vintage condition. Made in Denmark. Available in Brooklyn and Kingston NY.
Daumiller has alw...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Restored Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Totally restored Mid century lounge chair with adjustable ottoman foot rest attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen. All new fabric with new foam on both pieces. Vintage retro looking fabric i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Lounge Chair
Ottoman After Adrian Pearsall Iconic Grasshopper, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect combination of contours and angles create this exceptional c. 1960 chair and ottoman after Adrian Pearsall. The arms and legs are sc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Kurt Ostervig Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century danish lounge chairs with curved backs and horn-shaped arms raised on tapered teak legs, newly upholstered in black leather. Chairs are in excellent condition with minor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Yrjö Kukkapuro Easy Chairs Model 418 Produced by Haimi in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 418 designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Produced by Haimi in Finland.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Fiberglass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Broderna Anderssons Arm Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge club chairs from Swedish heritage brand Broderna Anderssons. Broderna Anderssons has been manufacturing furniture for over 100 years. They are a fa...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Muslin
Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood
Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and comfortable. Condition of sofa is grea...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Fabricius
Kastholm FK 6725 Armchair for Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model FK6725 armchair by Danish design duo, Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll, c.1970s, Denmark. The swivel armchair features a three leg aluminum base, with orig...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$3,500 / item
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen x Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
CH25 Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have had quite a few of these over the last 25 years, but this one is particularly good it's a nice early example in great condition with the makers stamp and the Danish furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Danish Modern Funkis Chair S-102 by Fritz Hansen in Steel, Cane
Leather, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important lounge chair model S102 in tubular steel and stained beech with original french cane and leather cushion. Designed in the 1930s by Frits Schlegel (att.) for Fritz...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Olof Ottelin Nordika Series Armchair in Pine and Linen, Stockmann 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This armchair is a masterpiece of design when one looks at how simple and elegant it really is. Pine was widely used by different furniture designers in furniture in 1930s-1970s, for...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Poul Volther Diva Daybed Sofa Gemla, Denmark, 1959
By Poul Volther
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sophisticated daybed sofa Model 981 designed by Poul M Volther and manufactured by Gemla, Denmark, 1959. This sofa is called 'Diva' and has a solid oak structure which can ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$1,305 / item
Scandinavian Modern Penguin Side Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Theis original 'Penguin' Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen ais crafted from teak and European beech wood. As comfortable as it is beautiful.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
Frits Henningsen Style Vintage Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Coronado, CA
A large, vintage, wingback chair in the manner of Frits Henningsen, featuring a high curved back, pointed arms, button tufting, and tall curved legs with carved detail. This unique, ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model designed for Johannes Hansen.
Solid teak.
Measurements:
L: 194 cm/ 6' 5"
W: 42.5 cm/ 16 3/4"
H: 31 cm/ 12 1/4".
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well kn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Club Chairs Attributed to Carl-Johan Bohman, Finland
Located in Klintehamn, SE
A pair of club chairs attributed to Carl-Johan Boman (Finnish 1883-1969), Circa 1940s. Probably produced by Oy N. Boman AB, Turku, Finland.
Exclusive and extremely comfortable chai...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$5,933 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair in Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, Denmark, 1968/69
This Danish armchair named ‘New Pap...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare rosewood chair
Model 30
by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare dining chair designed by Poul Hundevad in Denmark during the 1950s.
Made in rosewood with seats upholstered in high quality cognac leather.
Eleven chairs available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 15.5"
Arm Height (inches): 23"
All items ship from...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pinewood lowchair in bronze fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Cozy armless lounge chair, ideal for creating a comfortable seating arrangement in your living room. Featuring a solid wood frame with a warm, natural finish, this chair exudes a rus...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Pine
$2,373 / item
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Spanish
Dining Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, dining chair, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1964
This dining chair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Taburete 8 Bar Stool High, Signal Red, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay
By HAY, Marc Morro
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Spanish designer Marc Morro, Taburete 8 Bar Stool uses direct design language to create a functional and robust bar stool with a distinct yet mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm
PK0 A
Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Modern lounge chair with bold lines, upholstered with sheepskin. Wooden legs with original black lacquer.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Midcentury "Yoke" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Yoke” armchair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with a black leather back and seat. Striking silhouette with cool details and beautiful woodgrain.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
By Bruksbo
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of very rare safari chairs by Brukso / Stranda, Norway.
These chairs are not only a pleasure for the eye, but also very comfortable. They are uphol...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
$8,900 / set
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva
Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare easy chair by Danish architects Eva & Nils Koppel made in the early 1950s and manufactured by Johannes Larsen. The chair is made from solid stained beech and has been reupholste...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
1960s, Danish curved 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish curved 2-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: n...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Arm dining Chairs in Teak by Benny Linden New Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Solid teak armchairs , freshly recovered in new cream wool fabric with a chevron pattern , solid and sturdy in excellent condition, oiled and checked each chair gorgeous set ...
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Pine, Sweden, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden. Signed "Erik" and dated 1961.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Mohair Wingback Armchair in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s, this Danish Modern armchair takes after the style of Frits Henningsen, whose furniture designs combined traditional craftsmanship and modern sensibilities. The cha...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions: 32.5“ H x 67.75“ W x 30.5“ D
Seat Height (inches): 17.5”
Arm Height (inches): 24.25"
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and light birch lounge chair, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
Arm Height (inches): 23.63"
All items ship fro...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
1970s, Danish design by H.W.Klein, swivel chair for Bramin Møbler.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by H.W.Klein. swivel chair model "Silhouette" for Bramin Møbler. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original brown furni...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Erik Kirkegaard Teak and Leather Armchair Model 43
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine danish teak armchair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik. Seat and backrest in black leather. Original stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Vacona Sahara aniline leather.
Four star base with tilt function.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
This iconic chair is one of the most famous chairs in the world and is recognized by design lovers in all countries. It is the classical midcentury Scandinavian designer...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
$9,493
Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
New upholstered with lambskin
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
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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