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
Erik Kirkegaard Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak and Brown Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Hong Stolefabrik, set of eight armchairs, model, 43, oak, wool, Denmark, design 1956
Set of eight armchairs designed by Erik Kirkegaard. What makes this by the D...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Stool with Blond Wooden Frame and Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
A Danish low stool with a round seat upholstered in a checkered fabric in black and grey hues. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style.
These high-end, custom-made pieces are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Danish Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, fabric, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This set of six dining chairs of Danish origin is characterized by excellent craftsmanship and elegant silhouettes. The frame ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Folke Ohlsson for Dux ‘Passadena’ Sofa in Grey Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux, sofa model ‘Passadena’, walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aest...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland. Around 20 chairs were made for the Hotel itself with tubular steel runner legs. This version of the chair with the spherical, stained elm wood feet is an early production and was subsequently produced for local retailers. It draws inspiration by Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair from 1935. This is the larger of the 2 Hotel Aulanko versions that were made and is slightly taller and wider than the other version.
This example has been reupholstered in New Zealand sheepskin at our workshop in London.
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Märta Blomstedt (1899-1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Nanna Ditzel Rattan Lounge Set of Stools and Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for R. Wengler, Set of five stools and a coffee table, rattan, textured glass, Denmark, designed 1961, manufactured 1960s-1970s
This lively lounge set, designed by Nann...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Architects Friis & Moltke dining chairs Denmark 1970, solid pine and paper cord.
Located in København K, 84
A set of 4 original and very rare 1970s modernist dining chairs in solid pine and paper cord by the danish pioneer architects Friis & Moltke, Denmark.
These chairs are very well cra...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik, pair of armchairs, model 'Ella', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Pair of 'Ella' armchairs designed by Arne Vodder in the sixties. These elegant armc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s.
An armchair upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Rosewood Folding Stool, 1948
Located in London, GB
Poul Hundevad - Guldhoj Folding Stool, 1948
The iconic model 41 folding stool in beautiful rosewood with original, patinated cognac brown saddle leather seat. The Guldhoj stool was ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair by Vik & Blindheim
Located in Littleton, CO
"Muslingestolen", aka "the clam chair" lounge chair designed in 1944 by Danish architect Philip Arctander.
The chair was first produced in Denmark by Nordisk Staal & Mobel Centra...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
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 pair of stackable chairs designed by Alvar Aalto in 1929. This set is manufactured by A...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans 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
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed steel legs which are delicate ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery
By Otto Wretling, Bo Wretling
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling, lounge chair, fabric, metal, Sweden, 1930s
This Finnish-Modern armchair is designed in the thirties by Bo Wretling and crafted by the craftsman Otto W...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Danish Dining Chair in Mahogany and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This armchair of Danish origin is characterized by excellent craftsmanship and an elegant silhouette. The frame has an organic appearance ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A simpli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Danish Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brown leather, oak, Denmark, 1970s
These armchairs are a prime example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design ideology. Clear in its appearance, use of neutral materials, and expert craftsmanship characterize this chair. A distinctive feature are the curved upholstered...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten 'Butterfly' Chairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Butterfly' or 3107 chairs, plywood, steel, Denmark, design 1955
Set of iconic multifunctional chairs by master designer Arne Jacobsen. These chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Arne F. Tidemand Ruud for Nocraft 'Holmenkollen' Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne F. Tidemand Ruud by A/S Inventar, Gjövik for Norcraft, 'Holmenkollen'/'3030' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, brass, fabric, steel, Norway, 1959
This easy chair with o...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s
Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Halvorsen Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Halvorsen, sofa, model '2010', teak, blue fabric, Norway, 1960s
A large sofa designed by Norwegian designer Arne Halvorsen. This sofa is characterized by its tufted geometric s...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Lounge Chairs, c1960s
Located in London, GB
Steffen Syrach-Larsen - Lounge Chairs, c1960s
A pair of incredibly rare rosewood lounge chairs produced by Gustav Bertelsen in Denmark in the 1960s. Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Ateljee' Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, modular sofa, leather, metal, wood, Finland, 1963
This streamlined sectional sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and modernist aesthetic...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Johannes Andersen Set of Six 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This set of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes And...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs model 3237, oak, leather, Denmark, 1964
This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model 71, teak, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural dining chair is designed by the Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olse...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting pair of Swedish lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten in off-white and past...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa with Buffalo Leather and Sky Blue Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel, two-seat 'Ilona' sofa, buffalo leather, fabric and beech, Sweden, 1970s.
Swedish two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The wooden frame i...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Norwegian Dining Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, beech, fabric, Norway, 1960s
This Norwegian elegant dining chair shows beautiful lines and stunning wood connections. The visually almost floating seat with the well-s...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Early Oak and Cane Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of early oak and caned armchair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Excellent condition including new professionally crafted cane seats and backs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Rare Antti Nurmesniemi for Palace Hotel Lounge Chair in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antti Nurmesniemi for Palace Hotel, Helsinki, lounge chair, leatherette, fabric, lacquered birch, Finland, 1952
In 1952, the distinguished Finnish designer Antti Nurmesniemi conceived this chair exclusively for the Palace Hotel, situated in the city of Helsinki. Simultaneously with the Helsinki Olympics, the Palace Hotel commenced its operations. The building is designed by the accomplished architects Viljo Revell...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Birch
Arne Tidemand for AS Inventar/ Norcraf 'Holmenkollen' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne F. Tidemand for Norcraft, 'Holmenkollen' lounge chair, leather, teak, Norway, 1959
This easy chair is designed by Norwegian designer Arne F. Tidemand Ruud and produced by Norwe...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Sheepskin and Peartree Easy Chairs by Rolf Engströmer, 1934
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning and important set of easy chairs made in 1934 by Rolf Engströmer. This is a unique pair designed and executed for the library in book publisher Kaj Bonnier's villa on Djurgården in Stockholm, built in 1930 according to drawings by architect...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Pearwood
Danish Banana Sofa in Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, velvet, wood, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are organical...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Larsen & Bender Madsen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Stunning Danish armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from du...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of six dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s
Elegant and spacious four seat sofa made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The design of this sofa is angular and sharp in its execution. It is very...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Yrjö Kukkapuro Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Fiberglass and Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Hiami, lounge chair model '418N' with ottoman model '812J', leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Organic shaped lounge chair with ottoman by Finnish designer Yrj...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Dark 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 Moonligh...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, teak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
These elegant dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. These Scandinavian chairs have a teak frame with a beautiful visible grain. The armrests are nicely shaped in an organic way. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a soft mint green fabric. The high back runs all the way from the top to the seat, giving this pair a stately, solemn appearance. The back of these chairs is slightly bent backwards...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Erik Karlström Side Chair in Leather and Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Karlström, side chair, chromed steel, leather, Sweden, 1960s.
Elegant and modern dining chair with unusual shaped backrest designed by Erik Karlst...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, easy chairs, model '4410', patinated leather, beech, Denmark, designed in 1957
These high quality lounge chairs are characterized by a stylish timele...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headqua...
Category
1950s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Black Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Stunning easy chair in patinated black leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkap...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, walnut, Scandinavia, 1960s
This Scandinavian Modern sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The design features a solid constructi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke. The chair is organically shaped feat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, brown leather, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951.
Pair of armchairs with oak frame designed by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner. This m...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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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