Scandinavian Modern Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a gifted Danish cabinetmaker. This chair is a harmonious combination of sophistication, functionality, an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in British desig...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Fritz Hansen Pair of Easy Chairs, Model 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Fritz Hansen easy chairs, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chairs re-upholstered in wool, legs of stained beech. All reupholstery work carried out with filling in organic ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Finnish stool -1900 Birch
By Workaday Handmade, Artistic Finishes
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
chair made of Finnish birch, upholstery sheep's wool, these wonderful chairs were made in Finland in the middle of the 1900 century.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 Brutalist chairs in Oak, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 brutalist chairs in oak with wonderful wood grain, produced in the 1960s.
The seats have been reupholstered in a beautiful white bouclé textile.
These chairs are versatile ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Gunnar Myrstand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern easy chair in rosewood and leather designed by Gunnar Myrstrand and manufatured by Källermo in Sweden in the 1960's.
This comfortable...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Rosewood, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored armchairs in rosewood with excellent woodwork that are evidence of Good Design and craftsmanship.
The chairs feature a solid rosewood construction with Erik...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Norwegian Stump Chair 1860-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair circa 1860-80s
Smooth patina.
Made out of birch tree.
Height: 79 cm/31.1 inch
Depth: 32 cm/12.5 inch
Width: 39 cm/15.3 inch
Seat Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Series of 4 Danish teak chairs in black skai by Farso Stolefabrik 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty series of Scandinavian chairs. Elegant, robust and very comfortable. Clean design, very beautiful manufacturing.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Kaare Klint "Church" Chair in Stained Beechwood & Papercord, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Kaare Klints iconic "Church" chair designed in 1936 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. This beautifully worn piece retains the original papercord seat and...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Listing for K: Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of six dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in the 1...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Goma with Thomas Sandell, Unique Scandinavian Design Armchair
Located in Halikko, Finland
Goma armchair with Thomas Sandell.
Thomas Sandell chief architect (Born 1959 in Jakobstad, Finland)
Thomas Sandell founded Sandellsandberg Architects in 1995. He is an award-winn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Campaign Safari Counter Stool with Brown or Black Leather Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Safari stool is a testament to Danish midcentury furniture with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with sturdy leather straps, the stoo...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
Set of 4 chairs from 1960’s by Axel Larsson for Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Elegant chairs designed by Axel Larsson in the 1960s for Bodafors. The chairs has a varnished maple frame with a seat and backrest support intake veneer. Nice scandinavian design wit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
"fanett" chair by Ilmari Tapiowaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Fannett model chair, Finnish design.
A chair model known and imitated throughout the world. It is distinguished by the soft, organic lines found in the wooden slats of the b...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Razor Blade Chair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960s
Located in Kiel, SH
Razor Blade Chair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture.
The chair is made of solid oak with original polstery
Nice vi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool.
Hand carved by a Swedish...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube.
Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Finnish Vintage Wood Chair Alvar Aalto Model 66, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chair Alvar Aalto model 66 Finnish vintage wood chair, circa 1930
Conception in 1933 for Artek manufacture
Suitable with 1950 or Scandinavian furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian vintage red chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 original 1960s wooden chairs.
This chair model typical of Scandinavian houses is distinguished by a backrest made of tapered wooden slats.
With their modern design and red...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian vintage white chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of two original vintage wooden chairs.
This seating model, which has become known worldwide, is still in production today as its design is extremely current. It features minima...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
A striking profile in solid Danish white oak, this is a less common version of Henry (Henning) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade”
Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Wood types available: natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Huge Birch Burl Wood Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Birch Burch Stump Chair ca 1930s
Extremely big stump chair, one of a kind!
The weight and size of this Norwegian kubbestol are somethin...
Category
1930s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 x "Mikado - chairs" by Foersom & Hiort -Lorenzen for Frederica
Located in Kiel, SH
a set of six sculptural chairs by Foersom & Hiort_Lorenenzen for Fredericia
in used condition. Some chairs have small spots on it.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
A set of four mid-century armchairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Furu, 1940s
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of four mid-century armchairs
designed by Göran Malmvall
Produced by Svensk Furu in the 1940s
Showing signs of age and use.
One chair has dry cracks on the armrests. And one h...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed.
This example is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage an...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Leather
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Spectrum/Noir Leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Chrome & Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This very rare set has been professionally re-chromed and re-upholstered in black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Cord Woven Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Solid wood frame in oak with woven organic cord seat and back.
Made in Denmark in 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and newly reupholstered in wool fabric
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
6 sedie dell'azienda Gemla modello "Wien"
By Gemla
Located in Brescia, IT
Set di sedie scandinave in legno con seduta imbottita.
Queste bellissime sedie vintage dal fascino retrò presentano una struttura in legno chiaro di faggio dalle forme morbide che r...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P Stolen) imported by George Tanier. This rare model chair features teak wood with stunni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sedia serie 'Triva' di NK
Located in Brescia, IT
Sedia scandinava vintage modello Triva.
Un pezzo d’arredo dalle linee moderne e minimali costituito da una struttura in legno chiaro che lascia a vista le gambe sporgenti e i bracci...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rey Chair Scarlet Red by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, in Collaboration with Hay
By Bruno Rey
Located in Dubai, AE
Based on the original Rey Collection designed by Swiss designer Bruno Rey in 1971, HAY has teamed up with Dietiker to relaunch the Rey Chair. With its distinctively rounded edges and curved backrest, it was the first chair to be patented with Dietiker’s unique screwless wood-to-metal connection and has become one of the most successful Swiss chairs of all time. Its solid construction, strength and stackable design give it a timeless quality that makes it suitable for using in a wide variety of domestic, public or corporate settings. The iconic chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1930s Sport Cabin Solid Pine Chairs in Axel Einar Hjorth Style by Åby Möbler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Lövåsen solid pine pair of chairs manufactured in southern Sweden by Åby Möbelfabrik in the 1930/40s.
It comes in a robust sports cabin lock in the Swede Axel Einar Hjo...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Children Chairs, Stephan Gip and Herbert Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern pair of chairs for children, Stephan Gip and Herbert Andersson in BA-series, for Gärsnäs, Sweden, 1961. The "Skrivrit" is a Classic chi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with strai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-Century modern scandinavian pair of chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian chairs in solid pine by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk. 70s. Price for the pair.
Width 45 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 83 cm. Seat Height 44 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Maarten Baas Signed Limited Edition Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited Edition made in 2009 of the iconic Arne Jacobsen series 7 chair.
To pay tribute to this design, Fritz Hansen choose 7 designers from the young generation to pick out their fa...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic red C1 armchair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Vitra. On swivel bearings and slightly tilted, the upholstered seat shell is comfortable - both for relaxed sitti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Leather and Suede Chair by Thams Kvalitet
Located in Nashville, TN
Deep red leather and suede chair by Thams Kvalitet. Features a wooden frame. In excellent condition with minimal age-consistent wear. Labeled.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Suede, Leather
Four Restored Danish Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish fully restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century modern scandinavian chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch. New product.
By Mogens Koch, GETAMA
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair for a supplemental church seating contest, reinterpreting the traditional folding stool by pairing easy fold...
Category
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Henning Sørensen Set of 6 Chairs Hos Dan-Ex Solid Oak Denmark Mid Century Modern
Located in Munster, NRW
Rare set of 6 chairs, by danish designer Henning Sørensen for Hos Dan-Ex. Back rest and seat pad upholstered in red coral fabric, structures in solid oak. small traces of use and lig...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Dietiker Ono, Modern Swiss Dining Chair, in American Walnut Wood by This Weber
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Ono is a classic piece of Swiss design and the lightest of all wood chairs, weighing only 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg).
Designed by This Weber.
Manufactured with care from American Walnut wood...
Category
Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oxbend Stool, Bar or Counter Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood
Located in Bend, OR
This bar stool, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair. The Oxbend collection was born from a desire to create seating that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity. This Oxbend stool...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs set of 4 available - price per piece. These chairs, part of the Utö expo designed by Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. These ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
1950s Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Manner of Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs in manner of Jacob Kjaer, crafted of rosewood with minimal slatted backs, upholstered in the original saddle leather.
The chairs are in good original conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare pair of Danish modern fumed oak side chairs
Located in DK
This rarely seen pair of side chairs (model 3-1) in slightly fumed oak was
designed ca. 1956 by Danish designer Grete Jalk (1920-2006). These examples were executed by Poul Jeppesen,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Located in Nashville, TN
This 'Apollo' easy chair is comprised of a bent plywood frame and black leather upholstery. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s and is labeled. In excellent vi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, leather, metal, Denmark, 1950s
Imbued with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
Located in DK
This unique chair bench by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938-1991) was made as a prototype for The Royal National Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark ca. 1983 when architects Eva and Nils Koppel d...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Norr11, 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $83,516 while the average work can sell for $3,192.
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