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 Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Dining Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany by Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Andreas Jeppe Iversen (A.J. Iversen), dining chairs, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1925/1935
An elegant piece of furniture crafted between 1925 and 1935, re...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Werner Langenfeld for ESA Sofa in Black Leather and Metal
By ESA, Werner Langenfeld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Werner Langenfeld for ESA, sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
This modern sofa features a splendid construction de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchairs, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s.
These...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chairs in Red Brown and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chairs model ‘Ox’, leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s
Due to the prominent horizontal headrest this lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is nicknamed ‘Ox’. In a way,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Four Danish Armchairs in Oak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, armchairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Set of four Danish armchairs manufactured by Staten Kontrol Møbler. Theis model with a rounded seat has a characteris...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mats Theselius Limited Edition Lounge Chair in Woven Birch Bark
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, beech, birch bark, Sweden, 1990
This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminum on four scu...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, oak, Denmark, 1950s.
Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in oak woo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Morgensen for Fredericia Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Morgensen for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik, armchairs model 'BM 73', oak, suede, wool, Denmark, design 1960
Well-proportioned chairs designed by the Danish ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Suede, Wool, Oak
Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, model 4205, orange upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1950s
This wide dining chair is executed with a rounded back. The chair features a ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Easy Chair in Cognac Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, lounge chair, model BO361, chrome-plated steel, suede, wool, brass, leather, Denmark, design 1953
This design by Erik Jørgensen epitomizes a splendid construction featuring a ball-shaped seating that is attached to a stabile frame...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, black leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed easy chair in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'Ox Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a warm grey sheepskin and feature oiled oak ball feet...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Spindle Chairs in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of chairs, birch, Scandinavia, 1950s.
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian chairs. These chairs radiate elegance and beauty. This well-comp...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Barstool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup barstool, teak, metal, Denmark, 1960s
Bar stool designed by Hugo Frandsen in the 1960s. The frame of this stool, excluding the metal ring that connects th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Easy Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, armchair, model '4700', oak, leather, Denmark, 1965.
Armchair designed by the Danish designer Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971). The frame shows elegant geom...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set of eight armchairs, model 4205, blue and turquoise upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1950s
These sculpted dining chairs are executed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard mohair...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s and is typi...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Daybed in Wood with Brass Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed, beech, brass, Denmark, 1950s
A simple and minimalist bed designed in line with the Scandinavian Modern Design principles. With its clean and uncluttered look, the wooden fra...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in off-white fabric with tufted back. The...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s
This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. A well-proportioned sofa executed within a simple construction. The dawn-filled cuhions a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Pair of 'Spanish Chairs' in Oak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of 'Spanish Chairs,' oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1958
This well-known design by Børge Mogensen has a very strong appearance....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s.
These dining ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Safari Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
Well-constructed armchair from Denmark with a solid appearance. Sculpted wooden elements constitute its framework. As characteristic for safar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Ryo Lounge Chairs in Moss Green Velvet by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Ryo Lounge Chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in luxurious...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in a yellow fabric with tufted back. The ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six Danish vintage dining chairs in oak with the original green and beige striped fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek Lounge Chair 'Domus Lux' in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, lounge chair model 'Domus Lux', lacquered wood, birch, Finland, designed in 1948, recent production.
This wonderfully sculpted lounge chair is characte...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Birch
Erik Kirkegaard Armchair in Oak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, armchair, model 49b, fabric, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This bullhorn-shaped dining chair provides an ergonomic seating experience due to the curved b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bulky Danish Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This bulky armchair features a sturdy yet inviting look. The wide seat with armrests and the backrest with wings, create a comfortable exper...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fabricius & Kastholm Swivel Chair in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, swivel chair model 'FK 6725', leather, steel, fiberglass, Denmark, designed in 1966
Wonderful 'Bird Chair' by designer ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Danish Pair of Stools in Red Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of stools or ottomans, faux leather, beech, brass, Denmark, 1940s
These elegant Scandinavian Modern stools are characterized by a simple construction, showcasing clean lines an...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Swedish Stool in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svensk Mobelindustri, stool, maple, Sweden, 1960s
This stool of Swedish origin showcases a simple design with smooth rounded contours. Crafted entirely from maplewood, distinguished...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
France & Søn Stool in Leather and Teak
By France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
France & Søn stool, poof or ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Modest and elegant stool designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This rectangular stool has a frame that is...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø 'Apollo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, lounge chair with ottoman, model 'Apollo', leather, lacquered wood, Denmark, 1970s
This distinctive lounge set is of high-quality both in terms o...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Erik Ole Jørgensen for Chris Sørensen Lounge Chair in Beige Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Chris Sørensen, easy chair, wool, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1954
This extremely rare armchair is designed by Erik Ole Jørgense...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Borge Rammeskov Set of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, c1960s
Located in London, GB
Borge Rammeskov - Set of 8 Dining Chairs, c1960s
Set of 8 dining chairs with beautifully grained, sculptural rosewood frames with steel details on the back legs. The seats have been...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samsas Chairs in Off-White Boucle
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Samsas Lounge chairs, 1950s
Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the 'Samsas' lounge chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's finest works. These examp...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, brown leather, Denmark, 1960s
This pair of beautiful dining chairs is designed by Danish design...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, floral upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed in a floral fabric with wooden legs. The sofa has a high line...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Brown Upholstery and Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight armchairs, fabric, stained beech, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This Danish set of dining chairs features an elegant profile with cur...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 71 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller
Model 71 dining chairs, 1951
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark. The Model 71 was one of Moller’s first designs and remains an all time Danish classic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchair in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chair, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This armchair is designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk and epitomizes comfort and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Oak Folding Stool, 1948
Located in London, GB
Poul Hundevad - Guldhoj Folding Stool, 1948
The iconic model 41 folding stool in beautifully aged Danish oak with original, patinated cognac brown saddle leather seat. The Guldhoj s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Stool in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool, teak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s
A sleek stool made in Denmark in the 1960s. This midcentury modern design is a wonderful addition to any interior, due to its minimalist aes...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Saturnus' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s
Organic shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moulde...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Oak
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE, easy chair, model 'Läckö', leather, oak, Sweden, 1965
The Läckö armchair is designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE and can be...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak and metal, Norway, circa 1957.
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Br...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Palle Suenson Dining Chair with Teak Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen, dining chair, teak, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
Palle Suenson conceived this modern Windsor-style chair. The chairs are produced by Fritz Hansen in the 19...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish Stool in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool, teak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s
A sleek stool made in Denmark in the 1960s. This midcentury modern design is a wonderful addition to any interior, due to its minimalist aes...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chairs, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This armchair is designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk and epitomizes comfort and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, mahogany, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s
High back chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This chair is made in a warm mahogany, with a bea...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s.
Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, 'Pinguin' dining chairs, mahogany plywood, fabric, coated iron, Denmark, design 1953, production, 1960s.
The 'Pinguin' chair by Ib Kofod-La...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
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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