Scandinavian Modern Lounge 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
Fauteuil et ottoman scandinave vintage cuir Relling "Siesta" 1970
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil et ottoman cuir signés Ingmar Relling modèle Siesta, édité par Westnofa dans les années 70
distribué par Roche Bobois
en très bon état, seul à noter la toile du dos est lég...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This large lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It ...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 1940s Danish Sheepskin Vintage Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Tub Chairs, c1940s
A pair of classic tub chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The low, wide legs are m...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ole Wanscher Attributed to: Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1940s, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Balen, BE
An easy chair and ottoman attributed to Ole Wanscher, the frames are made from mahogany, the chair is later reupholstered with a high quality blueish fabric, the ottoman still has the original patinated leather. Both pieces are numbered and marked Børge Lerche, who was director of a furniture company called Tarm Stole og Møbelfabrik...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Mahogany
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height 16.75”.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated red oxhide and solid ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Rare Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Swedish pine chairs, produced early 1950s.
Newly reupholstered cushions in Kvadrat fabric. Very good condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
"Karuselli" lounge chair and foot stool by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Early edition
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic "Karuselli" lounge chair with matching foot stool designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Produced in Finland by Haimi during the 1960s. Fiberglass shell with white lacquer and original b...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Finn Juhl, a pair of NV45 chairs in Rosewood for Niels Vodder, 1945
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare pair of Finn Juhl NV-45 chairs with frame of Brazilian rosewood, upholstered with light fabric.
Designed 1945 and made at cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. both chairs stamped by N...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design
Karu lounge chair
A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
This pair of Airport chairs are designed by icon Hans Wegner in 1958. The design was n...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, folding lounge chair, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963.
Crafted in 1963 by the skilled ca...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s
Stunning easy chair in cognac brown leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro....
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stig Poulsson, lounge chair, model 'Bequem', leather, aluminum, ash, Denmark, designed 1968-1969
This 'Bequem' lounge chair is designed by Stig Poulsson. The most striking feature o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE, easy chair, model 'Läckö', leather, beech, Sweden, 1965
The Läckö armchair is designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE and can be considered as a true icon o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Carl-Axel Acking for Nk Hantverk Lounge Chair in Mahogany and Blue Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet Hantverk, lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, leather, Sweden, 1940s
Beautiful armchair with an important provenance. This chair is designed and ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Danish Safari Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of safari chairs, patinated leather, oak, Denmark, 1950s.
This elegant pair of safari chairs features wonderful patinated leather on both the seat, the arms and back. The pati...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s
The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Danish Cabinetmaker Tall Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This large lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It ...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This iconic chair, made with 250 metres o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936
The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mogens Voltele...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Steen Østergaard Lounge Chair in Oak and Moss Green Upholstery
By Stol-Ex, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Steen Østergaard for Stol-Ex, lounge chair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1962
Made in 1962, this armchair bears the mark of Danish architect and industrial designer, Steen Østergaard, craf...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Kurt Østervig 'Hunting' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for K.P. Jørgensens Møbler, 'Hunting' armchair, model '168', oak, leather, metal, Denmark, 1960
This lounge chair shows exquisite Danish craftsmanship and aesthetics. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Lounge Chairs 'El Dorado'
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, pair of lounge chairs 'El Dorado’, limited edition, brass, nubuck leather, maple, Sweden, 2002
These distinct 'El Dorado’ lounge chairs by Mats Thesel...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth, wingback lounge chair model 'Lovö', pine, reupholstered in Svenskt Tenn “Textile Baranquilla” linen 450, Sweden, 1932
Sturdy high back Lovö chair in solid pine b...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Lounge Chair Älgskinnsfåtölj’
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair ‘Älgskinnsfåtölj’, patinated iron, stained beech, leather, Sweden, 1991.
This distinct 'Älgskinnsfåtölj' lounge chair of Mats Theseli...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Pair of 'Fireside' Armchairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, pair of lounge chairs 'Fireplace', teak, leather, Denmark, 1940
These Danish lounge chairs were meticulously crafted for the purpos...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s
This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Leather
Paul Leidersdorff for Cado 'Caravelle' Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Leidersdorff for Cado, 'Caravelle' pair of lounge chairs, leather, aluminum and wood, Denmark, 1960s
Modern set of two armchairs. The slipper chairs hold L-shaped seatings and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bent Møller Jepsen 'FN' Lounge Chair in Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bent Møller Jepsen for Simo Møbler, wingback chair, model 'FN', teak, reupholstered in “Sonar 3” by Raf Simons Kvadrat, Denmark, 1956-1959
Furniture designer and upholsterer Bent Mø...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Arne Norell 'Merkur' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, lounge chair, model 'Merkur', leather, mahogany, Sweden, 1960s
The Merkur easy chair, a design by Swedish designer Arne Norell (1917-1971), epitomi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, pair of folding lounge chairs, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963.
Crafted in 1963 by the s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Easy Chairs in Black Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed pair of easy chairs in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'O...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957
This characteristic lounge chair was designed by the Swedish architect ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, armchair model BO-59 ‘Westermanns Kaminstol’, teak, fabric, Denmark, design circa 1946, production 1950s
Static armchair designed by Danish designer Finn Juhl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Chair Model '6103' in Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 'X-chair model '6103', cane, wood, beech, Denmark, designed in 1958
This chair is for obvious reasons nicknamed the 'X-chair'. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Beech
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Customizable Danish Wing Back Chairs with Teak Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, off-white upholstery, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on elegant shapes and clean lines...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Silverline' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Silverline' lounge chair, Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, teak, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
Presenting a stylish lounge chair wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden, 1932
Rare lounge chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth designed and manufactur...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Arne Norell 'Ari' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Møbel AB, 'Ari' lounge chair and ottoman, patinated black leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1966
The lounge chair and accompanying ottoman, known as the ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh (Attr.) Wing Back Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, easy chair, fabric, stained wood, Sweden, 1930s.
This lounge chair of Swedish origin ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl-Axel Acking for Nk Hantverk Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet Hantverk, lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Beautiful set of chairs with an important provenance. These chairs are designed and ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking, pair of lounge chairs model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957
These characteristic lounge chairs were designed by the Swedish architect and furnitu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland Pair of 'Saturnus' Armchairs in Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, pair of 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s
Stunning easy chairs in cognac brown leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö K...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Arnold Madsen 'Oda' Easy Chair with Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 'Oda' lounge chair with ottoman, model 'MS-9', fabric teak, Denmark, circa 1957.
The Oda lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Arnold Madsen (...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristia...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen, armchair, teak, niger leather, brass, Denmark, designed in 1948 and manufactured in the late 1940s
Early designed lounge ch...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959.
Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl. As a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark, design 1958, produced 1966.
This chair is one of the most iconic designs in the histor...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Bruno Mathsson ‘Pernilla’ Chaise Longue in Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, chaise longue ‘Pernilla’, sheepskin, leather, beech, fabric, brass, Sweden, design 1944
The ‘Pernilla’ chaise longue is one of the most vibrant des...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Karl Erik Ekselius Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Karl Erik Ekselius, lounge chair, leather, chromed steel, walnut, Sweden, 1960s.
This easy chair is executed in original black leather. The tufted seat and back in combination with ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristia...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Wingback Chair in Beige Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Bulky Danish armchair with floral upholstery. The chair has low armrests and a backrest with two wings that frame the seat. Especially loo...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, beech, Denmark, 1950s.
Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in blond...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lounge 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 lounge chairs, 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $473 and tops out at $107,244 while the average work can sell for $5,453.
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Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
1980 Chair And Ottoman
Bamboo Rattan Lacquered
Flat Bar Lounge Chairs
In The Style Of Royere
Leather Chrome Tufted Chair
Metal Modernist Lounge Chair
Mid Century Modern Tub Chair
Pair Of Shearling Chairs
Rattan Chair 1930
Royal Swan
Style Mies Van Der Rohe Chair
Style Of Jean Royere
Tufted Ottoman Chair
Bamboo Wicker Arm Chair
Braided Lounge Chair
Carlo Mollino Chair
Cushioned Spindle Chair