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
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s.
An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, 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-launch the Clam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Danish Lounge Chair with Sculptural Armrests and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Lounge chair with sculptural armrests made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Due to its slender armrests ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs, model '53', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
Well-constructed dining chairs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Arne Vodder for Kircodan, lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s
This lounge chair of Danish origin is organically shaped. This is discernible in the teak frame b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and angular shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. The a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bröderna Anderssons, lounge chair, velvet, teak, Denmark, 1950s
A deep dark frame in wood curves around the seat and backrest. The chair is upholstered in a soft blue velvet that is...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak, Velvet
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s.
This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s.
This bulky sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are organically...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Alfred Christensen Set of Six 'Boomerang' Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk, set of six dining chairs model 370, teak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s.
Elegant set of Danish dining chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Elegant Danish Sofa in Light Blue Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric by Evolution21 "Capri", Denmark, 1950s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of lounge chairs early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn J...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1960s. This wingback chair is a wonderful example of Scandinavian design, featur...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Set of Eight Armchairs in Green Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Åtvidabergs Snickerifabrik, set of eight dining chairs, stained beech, fabric, Sweden, 1960s
This Swedish set of armchairs have an elegant profile defined by round contours and sub...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Wing Back Chair in Teak and Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on elegant shapes and clean lines. The slightly w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, pair of hunting chairs, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chairs designed by Uno & Öst...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. A nice detail...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carl Malmsten Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of armchairs, oak, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
This pair of armchairs is designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). The shape of the lines are striking a...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Viggo Boesen Lounge Chairs in Nutwood and Sheepskin, 1930s Danish Modern
By Hos Wulff, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely amazing pair of 1930s Scandinavian Modern easy chairs attributed to Danish architect Viggo Boesen. The chairs are made from nutwood and has been reupholstered in beautiful...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Charming Danish Easy Chair in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, brass, beech, Denmark, 1950s
This wingback armchair of the 1950s is both visually appealing and exceptionally comfortable. Its striped fabric features a blen...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans Olson for Jørgen Jørgensen Lounge Chair in Oak and Khaki Upholstery
By Hans Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Jørgen Jørgensen, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1956
Elegant Danish lounge chair with oak by Hans Olsen. The chair has ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s.
This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva'...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Armchair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, grey blue fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
This easy chair is executed in thick grey blue fabric. The seat and back are both smoothly upholstered and complement the tea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, leather,ette mahogany, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed easy chair in red leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'Ox Chair' sh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa in Oak and Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, three-seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aestheti...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
B.J. Hansen Lounge Chair in Teak and Black Upholstery
By B.J. Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BJ. Hansen, lounge chair, leatherette, teak, metal, Norway, produced in Sjøholt, 1960s.
This high-quality wingback chair is based on a solid construction featuring round and bold s...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
This understated sofa is an iconic example of Scandinavian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalist...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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. A...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, pair of hunting chairs, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chairs designed by Uno & Öst...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Bicolored Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, fabric, wood, Denmark, circa 1960.
This chair by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen is made t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designed by Folke Ohls...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Organic shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moul...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s
Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson are exempla...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs 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-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. The armchair is upholstered in a fine...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs 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-launch the Clam Chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of lounge chairs model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A highly modern design that embraces clear lines and curvaceous shapes. A cantilever chair is all about ease and comfort as it provides the characteristic bending function, and together with the high backrest and head cushion, a pleasant seating experience is guaranteed. Kjærholm used chrome-plated steel for the base and black leather for the seating, materials that fit within the modernistic aesthetics of this chair.
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
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design
Model 54 lounge chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality ma...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs 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
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo, set of twelve dining chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
This design features a constructive frame with sleek lines ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of eight 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965.
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high back (as oppose...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Erik Wørts Safari Lounge Chair in Off-White Canvas
By Erik Wørts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Wørts for Niels Eilsersen, safari chair, stained beech, canvas, Denmark, 1960s
This sturdy lounge chair with refined details is designed by Danish designer Erik Wørts. The safari easy chair has a sincere and harmonious expression due to the canvas seat combined with a warm-toned wooden frame. As characteristic for these type of chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman
The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide range of interiors. Developed ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Mohair, Oak, Walnut
Yngve Ekström 'Arka' Armchair in Oak
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yngve Ekström for Stolab, 'Arka' armchair, oak, Sweden, 1955
This armchair is a prime example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design ideology. This spindle back chair is known for its comfort and durability with a very elegant look from every point of view. A well-preserved chair that is clear in its execution where all possible decorative conceits are left out.
Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) was a Swedish furniture designer, wood carver and architect. Ekström was one of the pioneers of what we nowadays call modern Scandinavian furniture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, safari chair model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s.
The chair shows very elegant and w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Lounge Chair in Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabrikeren Bodafors, lounge chair model 1207/5-119, leather, teak, Sweden, 1950s.
Beautiful high back lounge chair designed by Axel Larsson. The frame ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
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-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, GB
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair
Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 arm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1960s
This sofa is refined, modern with a robust touch. A well-designed sofa by talented Swedish designer Arne Norell (1917-197...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood & Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs
Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in the early 1960s. The gorgeous rosewood frames have been refinished in Danish oil w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949.
Ole Wanscher's Colonial chair is the arguably the high-point of his long and distinguished career. This example was produced in exquisite, highly-figured rosewood with woven rattan cane seat. The chair comes with the original patinated black leather, feather filled cushions. It was produced by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark c1950s.
Wanscher brought together influences from French, British and American colonial furniture...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Jouko Järvisalo for Inno 'Mondi Soft' Armchair in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jouko Järvisalo for Inno Interior OY, armchair model 'Mondi Soft', chrome-plated metal, fabric, lacquered wood, Finland, design 1986
Finnish interior...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Teak and Greenish Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Scandinavian modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designs by Folke Ohlsson. Looking at the...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Schiller Polstermøbler, lounge chair, fabric, beech, brass, Denmark, circa. 1950
This well-designed armchair was presented at the Manufacturers' Association's Furniture Fair in Fre...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
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-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
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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Blue Shell Chair
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