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
- 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
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of six armchairs, birch, Denmark, 1970s
These dining chairs by Danish designer Rainer D...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Large Set of Ten Danish Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten armchairs, walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
A lovely and large set of dining chairs with armrests in a rich walnut, made in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame of this chair i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Custom Made Model 54 Boucle Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair
A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Hundevad, pair of dining chairs model '30', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of dining room chairs in teak and beige fabric upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s.
This elegant armchair hails from Denmark, crafted in the 1960s. Upholstered in supple black leather and accented with stained wood,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, leather, Denmark, 1950s
Lounge chair with visual references to Børge Morgensen’s designs. The slightly tilted backrest is joined by very low armrests which frame ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, set of four armchairs, teak, beige fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1950s
These elegant teak armchairs are both stately and modest. The chairs have a teak frame wit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair ‘ML91’ in Soft Green Velour Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø A. Mikael Laursen, lounge chair model ML91, original fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. Currently upholstered in...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, armchair, model '53', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Well-constructed dining chair designed b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, pair of armchairs, oak, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Pair of Danish armchairs manufactured by Staten Kontrol Møbler. The model with a rounded seat has a cha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Stained Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight armchairs, stained mahogany, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s.
The model of these chairs is angular and modest as it is build up in mainly hor...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Karl Erik Ekselius Sofa in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC, sofa, leather, teak, Sweden, 1960s
This Swedish sofa by Karl Erik Ekselius showcases the typical characteristics of Scandinavian Modern Design. The unit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish design...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, 1960s
This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. The brown leather shows a light patina and is in great condition. The dawn-filled cushions with d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Armchair in Teak and Leather
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, model '430,' teak and leather, Denmark, 1960s.
This dining chair is designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder. This modest and elegant chair is exe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, stained beech, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted buttons, and sturdy shapes is typical for design of the fifties. The imposing, wide bac...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Striped Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, teak and wool, Denmark, 1960s
Elegant set of six Danish dining chairs featuring an open back with two slats, diagonal back legs that run all the way throug...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A lovely design focusing on the natural expression and grain of t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair model ‘4410’, leather, beech, Denmark, design 1957
This high quality lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Leather
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu Set of Four 'Pirkka' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, set of four 'Pirkka' dining chairs, beech, pine, Finland, design 1955
This set of ‘Pirkka’ chairs by Finish designer I...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Pine
Chresten Findahl Brodersen Lounge Chair with Sculpted Armrests in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chresten Findahl Brodersen, lounge chair, teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1950s
Danish lounge chair in green upholstery. Wonderful details are the sculpted armrests in teak wood. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, leather, stained beech, Denmark, 1970s
These lounge chairs embody the essence of Danish design. They are comfortable, expertly crafted, and boast a simple aesth...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Carl Malmsten for O. H. Sjögren Lounge Chairs Model ‘Farmor’
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O. H. Sjögren, lounge chairs model ‘Farmor’, fabric wood, Sweden, design 1956
Swedish furniture designer Carl Malmsten cooperated in the 1950s with small Swedish c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Larsen & Bender Madsen Dining Chairs in Oak and Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbelfabrik, dining chairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Stunning Danish armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. The...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, red fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s
This lovely and comfortable Danish chair feature small wings and a curved armrest. Thanks to the voluptuous armrests, the chair gets a ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Burgundy Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair and ottoman, leather, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
Refined and timeless, the classical wingback chair by Frits Henningsen embodies elegance and comfort. Cr...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm Sofa in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm, love seat, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1951.
Stunning Danish loveseat designed by Kurt Olsen. This settee has a sculptural quality and light feeling. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, new upholstery in Kvadrat fabric designed by Paul Smith, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
Comfortable Scandinavian lounge chair with a wingback and sculptural armrests. With t...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, three-seat sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s.
This elegant three-seat sofa is made by master cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. This refined sofa is a classic piec...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric upholstery, teak Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish ‘Safari’ Lounge Chair in Solid Ash and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, ash, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This Danish 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well-designed lines, in combination with carefully crafted wood joints. The p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, pair of dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
These elegant teak dining chairs are both stately and modest. The teak frame beautifully complements with the beige upholstery. The back of this piece is slightly bent backwards...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs in Cream Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s
Elegant Danish lounge chair with cream colored leatherette. The chair has a scul...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Faux Leather
Comfortable Danish Lounge Chair in Bright Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Bulky Danish lounge chair with floral upholstery. The chair has low armrests and a backrest with two wings that frame the seat. Especially...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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, 1930
Danish designer Frits Schlegel created the 'Husum' chair which got manufactured by Fritz Hansen...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Elm, Beech
Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Scandinavia, 1970s.
This pair of easy chairs show a very sleek, elegant design. The color of the deep blue leather, which is still...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. The shape of the chair is characterized by the high backrest t...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Poul Kjærholm Pair of 'PK31-1' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1958.
The design features Poul Kjaerholm’s ability to work with exquisite materials and minimalism. The shapes are modest, yet elegant. The chairs still contain the original leather and original stuffing. The seats rest on chrome-plated steel frames, as Kjaerholm extensively used steel frames in his designs rather than the traditional wood.
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Beige Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, oak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four sculpted dining chairs in solid oak and leatherette upholstery. These chairs show the characteristics of well-cra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Original Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, pine , leather, Denmark, 1950s
This lounge chair is in beautiful patinated and original leather and pine frame made in Denmark. The chair has a sturdy pine frame with ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This well-designed armchair shows an unusual elegance and great eye for detail, combined with outstanding craftsmanship, which ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Jorgen Høj Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Brushed Aluminum
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsoe, set of six dining chairs, leather, brushed aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
Minimalist dining chairs by Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsoe. Clearly influenced by his teacher, Poul Kjaerholm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Colorful Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s
This lovely and comfortable Danish chair features wings and curved armrests. Thanks to its voluptuous armrests and seating, the chair gets a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Easy Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, blue upholstery, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
This sculptural lounge chair is upholstered in a bright blue fabric. The stately chair, which orig...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Elegant Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, mahogany, Scandinavia, 1960s
Sturdy lounge chairs in brown fabric. This chair has an inviting, comfortable look while still being stylish. The very well-crafte...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen "BM62" Armchair by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern armchair in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. La...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Carl Malmsten & Yngve Ekström Pair of 'Caryngo' Chairs in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström for Swedese, pair of 'Caryngo' armchairs, oak, canvas, Sweden, 1955
This Caryngo lounge chair by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström features an oak frame and canvas seating. The linen is securely attached within the frame, providing comfortable low seating...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, pair of dining chairs, metal, plywood, Finland, 1960s
This exceptional pair of chairs by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala shows a...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
By Bodil Kjaer, Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bodil Kjaer for Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik, sofa model 71, leather, steel, Denmark, 1959.
A signature piece of Bodil Kjaer, designed in 1959. Kjaer conceived this sofa together with a lounge chair for use in public spaces of contemporary architecture. Back then, well-known architects placed these pieces in their buildings, such as Paul Rudolph...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Dusty Rose Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956.
Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye. Four subtly carved wooden legs are adorned with a touch of brass at their tips. The armrests seamlessly encircle the back, while the back's edge reveals a splendid curvature, enhancing the overall allure of this design. We currently have another Tellus sofa in stock...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Set of Four Armchairs in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, birch, Sweden, circa 1960s
This set of four chairs in birch features a sturdy back with short armrests. The seating consists of two slats and is detailed with wood-jo...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, wingback chair, patinated leather, mahogany and brass, Denmark, 1940s
Danish armchair with a classic design, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Niel...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, blue fabric and oak lounge chair, Denmark, 1960s.
This lounge chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Mikael Laursen in Denmark in the 1960s. This l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish High Wingback Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Beautiful, organic armchair designed made in Denmark. This striking example of Scandinavian Modern design of the 1950s shows...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Arne Norell Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964.
This sofa is refined, modern and with a robust touch. A true Swedish and Norell design. It is made of leather with four cubic w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Customizable Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein
By H.W. Klein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henry Walter Klein for Bramin, lounge chair, black leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s.
Robust and comfortable lounge chair by the Danish designer H.W. Klein. The slightly curved shap...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Red Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, designed in 1956.
This sofa is crafted by Swedish designer Folke Jansson and embodies an elegant body with flowing l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back lounge chair, grey fabric upholstery, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Danish high back lounge chair in grey fabric upholstery. This comfortable chair features clean lines and comfort...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage 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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Gold Chrome Chairs
Herman Miller Light
Vintage Aluminum Outdoor Furniture
Vintage Asian Chair
White Leather Desk Chair
Blue Dining Chairs Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand On Sale
Curved Dining Sofa
Formal Dining Table And Chairs
Italy Walnut Desk Chair
Oval French Chairs
Set Of 4 Rattan Chairs
Tobacco Leather Chair
Used Outdoor Furniture Cushions
Blue Shell Chair
Cantilever Black Leather
Charles Fritz