Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of teak wood with nice rosewood accents. They have their original...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Cappio Dining Chair in Chinaberry Wood Finish with Black Fabric, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio chair highlights our beautiful chinaberry wood finish combined with a stunning black fabric, this chair features a unique buckle design on the back of the seat. Our team a...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fristho dining chairs #71 teak J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik The Netherlands 1960
By Fristho
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of six dining chairs manufactured by Fristho Franeker under license from J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, The Netherlands 1954. These very nice elegant shaped chairs are made o...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
”Skrindan” armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist for OPE furniture Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
A set of 2 Skrindan chairs with new emerald green velvet cushions.
For the armchair Skrindan (eng. The wagon) from 1963, Hörlin Holmquist took inspiration from the iconic Gripsholms...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs model 430, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Wonderful set of dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. The basic and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
I designed the Aero Dining Table after completing a Mid-20th Century furniture set. Continuing to work in the curves of that period I modernized my approach, working in 3-Dimensional...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Set of Four FH4103 ‘Heart’ Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen in Oak, 1952
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Wegner had worked on getting an armchair to sit flush against a table int he Cow Horn Chair in 1952. In the heart chair, which takes its name from the shapes of its seat, Wegner sim...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Model 255 Dining Chair for Bruno Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining chair from Henning Kjaernulf, produced by Bruno Hansen. Constructed in teak and oak, with a woven paper cord seat and a curved backrest with angled supports, reminiscent of Ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Oak
Set of Four 1960's Scandinavian Mid Century Chairs
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a set of four Mid-Century dining chairs.
The designer and producer of these chairs are believed to be made in West Germany in the 1960’s. These chairs were clearly inspired ...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chair in solid pine by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak Plywood and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s
Pair of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba. The design features a striking combination of materials an...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of five dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak and Chrome with Blue Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Manufactured by Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight armchairs, bent plywood teak, oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s.
Set of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba Møbelindu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langå Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langå, set of four dining chairs model 530, oak, suede, Denmark, design 1964-65
Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) is ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These Danish dining chairs display a convincing aesthetic typical of the 1960s Danish furniture style, reminiscent of the work of ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Niels Otto Møller Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs, model 71, teak, papercord, Denmark, 1951
Designed by Niels Otto Møller, these dining chairs are exemplary for ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight dining chairs, bent plywood oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric Denmark, 1970s.
Set of eight Danish dining chairs made in the 1970s. The whole constru...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Alvar Aalto for Artek Stackable '11' Chairs in Birch Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Artek, dining chairs, model '11', birch, plywood, Finland, design 1929
Lovely stackable chairs designed by Alvar Aalto in 1929. This set is manufactured by Artek Fin...
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1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, leather, metal, Denmark, 1950s
Imbued with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
These characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Niels Otto Møller Dining Chair in Teak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '75', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1954
Gracefully streamlined, the dining chair model 75, designed by the Danish maste...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of four armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
These dining chairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller have multiple features. The vivid grain...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of six armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a b...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Windsor Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen, set of four Windsor dining chairs, teak, beech, Denmark, design 1947, production 1940s/1950s
Palle Suenson conceived this modern Windsor-style chair ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, set of six armchairs, model 'J3063', oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
A rare set of mid-century dining chairs model J3063 crafted by Ole Wanscher. Drawing ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '122', teak, beech, Denmark, design 1952
Børge Mogensen designed a harmoniously proportioned Danish Modern chair featuring...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s.
This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Johannes Andersen Dining Chair in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '138', teak, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s
An elegant dining chair created by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen and p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of chairs ‘Juliane’, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This pair of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen and produc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of eight armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
These dining chairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller have multiple beautiful features. The ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Johannes Andersen Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of ten dining chairs, pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These dining chairs belong to the Scandinavian Modern style and were designed by Joha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak & Striped Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, set of six dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
A set of six dining chairs meticulously designed by Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen. These chairs show...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970
These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These elegant...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid desi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen Early Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of dining chairs chairs, model 3236, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of dining chairs in oak and black leather upholstery. These ch...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Set of Four Armchairs with Original Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, set of four 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning set of 'UN' chai...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Johannes Andersen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, model '138', teak, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s
A set of elegant dining chairs created by the Danish designer Joh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Carl Malmsten Set of Ten Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of ten dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970
These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These eleg...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A si...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Swedish Dining Chairs in Pine and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, pine, cognac leather, Sweden, 1970s
A set of four beautiful and natural dining chairs produced in Sweden in the 1970s. The design of these chairs displays...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Kurt Østervig Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri, pair of armchairs model 27, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s.
Beautiful pair of dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of four dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rainer Daumiller Armchair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, armchair, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
This armchair by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller shows multiple beautiful organic features. The vivid grai...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Soren Willadsen, set of six dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
These elegant, curvy dining chairs show wonderful craftsmanship. The top rail is fo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Chair in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model 71, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens K...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, dining chair, model 'CH 33', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1954, later production.
Dining chair designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of 'Wishbone' chairs, model 'CH24', oak, papercord, Denmark, design 1950, production afterwards
The Wishbone chair is one of the best know...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Danish Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This classic set is being a wonderful example of Scandinavian design from the Midcentury period. The seat and backrest a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs designed by Rainer Daumiller in solid pine. A simpli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1964
These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, ‘Louisiana’ dining chair, oak, suede, Denmark, 1958.
The ‘Louisiana’ chair was initially created for the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark, by the Danish architects Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert. Inside the modern building complex the chairs were supposed to serve as functional chairs for events. Therefore, Bo and Wohlert had a comfortable chair in mind that is easily stackable. The round seat with off-white suede upholstery and a curved backrest provide comfort.
Jørgen Bo (1919-1999) first studied at the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts until 1941 and in 1960 was appointed as a professor. Together with Vilhelm Wohlert, Jørgen Bo designed...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1980s.
This design by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller shows multiple beautiful organic features. The vivid grain...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller, Fritz Hansen, and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,465.
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