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 Danish Teak Footstools by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm 1950s .Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak footstools by sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik 1950s Set of 2.
Pair of identical Danish Scandinavian Modern foot rests manufactured by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Den...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Black
Brass Viscount Chair by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic Viscount armchair, designed by Dan Johnson for Selig. The frame has been carefully restored and finished in an elegant black lacquer. The brass armrests feature a rich, nat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set Of 6 Dining Table Chairs Model 3107 In Yellow By Arne Jacobsen From 1990s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, model 3107, also known as the "Syver chair", designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1990s. The chairs are lacquered in a yellow colour,...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lacquer
$2,218 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s, Danish daybed, furniture wool, solid teak wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish daybed. Original quality furniture wool, solid teak wood legs and sides. Original very good conditions: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chair in Teak and Beige Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Slipper lounge chair, teak, leather, canvas fabric, Scandinavia, 1970s
This slipper lounge chair originates from 1970s Scandinavia. The overall shape reads as a confident assembly ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Set of Six
Husum
Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Husum' chairs, elm, beech, Denmark, 1930s
Danish designer Frits Schlegel created the 'Husum' chair which got manufactured by Fritz Hanse...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Elm
Pair of Stools by Gilbert Marklund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gilbert Marklund, a pair of 'Jonte' stools, designed 1969. Produced by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden.
Lacquered pine.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
$4,000 / set
Hi Lo AV54 Single Module, Kvadrat/Cifrado 0121 Fabric by Anderssen
Voll-for &T
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Reflecting a duality between high comfort and low form, the generous proportions and prioritisation of cushioning and figure-hugging upholstery in the Hi Lo modules make for a modula...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Eric Merthen Style Scandinavian Modern Sweden Velvet Armchair, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair in walnut-stained beech, in the style of Eric Merthen, Sweden in the 1960s, the armchair has been restored and re-upholstered in light blue velvet.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen three-seat new upholstered with vintage tan anilin leather.
Frame of mahogany.
Model EJ 315/3, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Svend Age Eriksen Genuine Shearling Lounge Chair for Glostrup Møbelfabrik 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend Age Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The solid teak chair frame has been refinished and is in excellent condition. The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Frits Henningsen Double Layer Caned Back Transitional Modern Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This armchair was designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chair features a double layered cane back, new wool-linen blend upholstery in a flax/pale sa...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Alvar Aalto Chairs model A65 by Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek A65 chairs 2 pcs, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chairs are from circa 1950s. Wonderfully patinated and in good condition. The chairs have finger joints in the seat, and slotted ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
$1,788 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Benches in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of unique handmade benches made out of teak. Quite possibly made in Denmark in the 1950s. Designer or manufacturer unknown.
Very solid construction.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$2,020 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Mats Theselius for Källemo Ab Limited Edition Lounge Chair
El Dorado
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado, brass, birch, leather, Sweden, 2002
This distinct 'El Dorado' lounge chair of Mats Theselius was designed in 2002. It feature...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen teak dining chairs Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen for Norden Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. Crafted from solid teak, these well-proportioned chairs exh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage FK-87 Grasshopper Chaise Lounge by Preben Fabricius + Jørgen Kastholm
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed in 1968 by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for the German furniture manufacturer Alfred Kill, the Grasshopper Lounge Chair is an icon of mid-twentieth century Danish de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$16,060 Sale Price
27% Off
G. A Berg Mid Century "Patron" Armchair in Birch Wood Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century wooden "Patron" arm lounge chair in birch and hemp webbing by Gustav Axel Berg / G. A Berg produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition.
Di...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hemp, Birch
1960s, Danish armchair, furniture velour, teak wood armrests, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Brown furniture velour, teak wood armrests, oak wood legs, chrome steel armrests. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Sligh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Torben Lind
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Pair of Easy Chairs Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind, slipper chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, design 1960s.
Modern and stylish modular easy chairs designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Model 9 Lounge Chair by Arnold Madson. Expertly Restored.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original and restored Model 9 Lounge Chair created by Arnold Madsen, Denmark, 1956, features a complex horseshoe construction with an integrated headrest and beautifully incorporat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Yellow Gold Pure Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade in England. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure yellow gold mohair fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Kho Liang Ie model C683 two-seater sofa Artifort the Netherlands 1968
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic C683 two-seater sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands in 1968. A quintessential piece of Dutch modernist design, it beautifully demonstrates the designer...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Armchair, Fredericia Furniture, oak and leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen armchair made in partly solid oak.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of 1950s Easy Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompagniet, Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and very cool pair of Bengt Ruda midcentury beech easy chairs designed around mid 1950 and produced around the same time by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden’s premiere departme...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Scandinavian armchairs
Stora Furulid
in sheepskin by Carl Malmsten
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A stunning pair of armchairs by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten.
These iconic chairs provides great comfort and are of enduring quality.
Back tufted by buttons, elegant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Modern Bamboo and Leather Lounge Chairs
Table by Horsnæs, 1960s.
By Horsnaes
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Bamboo and Leather Lounge Chairs and Table by Horsnæs, 1960s. Set of 3.
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs and matching table. Manufactured by Horsnæs Møb...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Elverum Mobel
Trevarefabrikk 1, Olav Haug
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare rocking chair by Olav Haug.
Designer: Olav Haug
Manufacturer: Elverum Møbel OG Trevarefabrikk
Country: Norway
Model: Rocking chair (Gyngestol) nr. 46 Fabian
Material...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Safari Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair. Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid stained beech frame with original brown leather cushions. Patina on leather. 35w 33d 35h 16seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 122 / shell chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
1950s, Danish relax armchair, red furniture fabric, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax armchair. Red furniture fabric, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Wear due to age and use...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Ash
Midcentury 3-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen for Vatne with Rosewood Armrests and Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant and upscale sofa by Hans OIsen designed for Vatne Mobler and manufactured in Norway in the 1960's. Wool fabric sofa with rolling rosewood frame and armrests. The wood is...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous lounge chair and ottoman "Pernilla 1", designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. This rare version with red paper cord webbing...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of eight dining armchairs, model '3758A' , horsehair, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927, made 1950s
These dining chairs were des...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Poul Kjærholm
PK22
Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
IB Kofod-Larsen Leather Oak Easy Chair from OPE Sweden, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Black leather lounge chair with an oak wooden base designed by IB Kofod-Larsen for OPE. Rare "Generalen" model.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1973 Series 1-2-3 Butterfly Base
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six Verner Panton swivel chairs for Fritz Hansen 1973. Series 1-2-3, produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1978. Model with butterfly base. Four chairs with chromed armrests. Cover...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Tall Back Easy Chair- COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single Swedish easy chair in muslin. The tall mod style back has a deep pitch, perfect for reclining. Light teak angled legs support a square geometric seat and back. Swedish wood h...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
1960s Set of Four Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik - including custom reupholstery.
he chairs have been fully...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm
Walnut for
Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.
It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style.
Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.
Low to the ground...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
A Low Round Ottoman / Footstool in Pure Gold Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, modern, low, round ottoman. Handmade in England. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure gold mohair fabric with solid oak feet. Custom size and fabric options ava...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Set of Four Swedish Wooden Armchairs in Pine By Göran Malmvall Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Swedish mid century wooden armchairs in pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur 1940s. In good original condition. Three of the chairs come with the original c...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brown Burnt Orange Teak Stool or Footstool 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage stool from teakwood 1960s. The stool shows underneath a paper label which gives the information model no. 85
Labelled underneath the seat
The seat is cove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model 72-C Teak Lounge Chairs for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair
Gamla Berlin
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Carl Malmsten armchair 'Gamla Berlin' from the 1940s. The chair has a frame in birch with a curved and padded back featuring tufted buttons. Carl ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Pine Lounge Chairs by Uno and Osten Kristiansson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of solid Pine lounge chairs by Uno and Osten Kristiansson produced by Luxus, Vittsjo. Rustic and modern with sculpted detail. Sweden, 1970’s
Original upholstery needs to be rep...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By France
Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son.
Scandinavian sofa
Freshly reupholstered. Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th C. 4 Swedish Grace Style Blonde Wood Side Chairs with Paisley Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a set of four Swedish Grace style chairs, distinguished by their simple, yet elegant design, and upholstered in a richly patterned fabric. These chairs reflect the ke...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Liv
Chair by Jonas Bohlin, 1997
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jonas Bohlin, chair, "Liv", model designed in 1997, provenance Sven Lundh.
White lacquered metal, upholstered seat covered in textile.
Signed Liv J Bohlin Färgfabriken 1997. Height ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Rare Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig
Located in Vienna, AT
Kurt Østervig, solid dining chairs made of oak and teak, seats upholstered.
Designed in 1956. Produced by Randers Furniture.
A very good original condition, new upholstery and wood r...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Teak
$970 / item
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60, Birch
Black Pegamoid, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic stool model 60 in birch and black pegamoid or faux leather, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in the 1950s. This stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto des...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Faux Leather
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Original condition. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Up to 12 a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
$1,190 / item
Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century Danish or Scandinavian Modern style walnut stained wood armchair frames, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool fabric, oak wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood, and springs in the seat cushion. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Manufactu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish design easy chair of the Fifties
Located in Berlin, BE
Danish furniture design: Easy chair upholstered in light wool, stained beech legs. 1950s.
Minor wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930
By Elias Barup
Located in Oirlo, LI
The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930
These exquisite 1930s oak and beech "Spanish" armchairs, designed by Elias Barup for Gärsnäs of Sweden, are a testame...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1950s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish armchair. Furniture wool, solid carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Chairs were reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: no smells, no sta...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1960s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa, light green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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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Tatami Chair
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