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
Dagmar Design Custom Made Sheepskin Ottoman
Located in London, GB
A custom made sheepskin ottoman on hardwood base with stained beech legs. The foam body is covered in premium, tufted Australian shearling.
This item is made to order in our Lond...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with decal manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black le...
Category
1660s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Larsen & Bender Madsen Dining Chairs in Oak and Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbelfabrik, dining chairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Stunning Danish armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. The...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Erik Kirkegaard Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, set of four armchairs, model 53, teak, dark blue fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1956
Very comfortable dining chairs, due to well shaped armrests a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Bruno Mathsson for Dux "Pernilla 3" Chaise Lounge Chair in Lambswool & Leather
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the epitome of Scandinavian Modern luxury with the Pernilla 3 Chaise Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux. This extraordinary piece represents a ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, no. 138 lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, design ca. 1959
This easy chair is designed by Danish master designer Finn Juhl in 1959. Defined by a sleek...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954, the GE-259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture lending itself to both style and function. Not only easily used as a sofa in a living space to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1962
Located in Beerse, VAN
This ‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with its original ottoman, was designed in 1962 by Torbjørn Afdal, and manufactured by the Norwegian company Bruksbo.
It's a relaxing chair with a simple ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful pair of classic "Siesta" chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The cantilevered bentwood frames support canvas seats and leather cushions. Noted for its comfot, Relling ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s, Danish design, refurbished armchair, geniue sheepskin "Wellington".
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, reupholstered Danish art-deco armchair. Quality Nevotex natural New Zealand sheepskin "Wellington. Legs and armrests of renewed beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Reuphols...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Pernilla 3 Chaise Longue by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pernilla 3 - Chaise longue with new braided core leather and cushion in washed canvas. Bruno Mathsson / Värnamo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahagony frame with original beige alcantar...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Bar Stools in Rosewood Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of bar stools produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Office Chair, Model 3217, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Seven" office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in cognac classic leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
This product w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Stool 1880-1920c
Beautiful pearl grey patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Made out of pine and birch wood.
Height: 4...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
The Papa Bear Chair is absolutely stunning. The AP-29 is a truly iconic chair newly upholstered in a soft beautiful grey Maharam wool. The chair features beautiful oak legs and tea...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak, Wool
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Set of Six Henning Kjaernulf Dining Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of Six dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Mobelfabrik. Sculpted Oak frames have a warm rustic and modern feel. Curved backs make these Highback chairs actually comforta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 2 Leather Chairs with Table by Kristian Vedel for Willadsen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 2 Danish Modern black leather armchairs and matching table from the Modus series, designed by Kristian Vedel for Willadsen Møbelfabrik. This 1960s Scandinavian Modern set feat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Mahogany
1960s, Pair of Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden.
These chairs are made of oak with a new canvas upholstery.
They are in a wonderful conditi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razorblade Dining Chairs Danish Rustic
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 oak Henning Kjaernulf dining chairs. Known as Razorbacks or Razorblades. Original red cushions.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs "Pernilla 69" by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden 1969.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pair of Armchairs and Ottompans model "Pernilla 69" in wood with black leather and brown fabric.
Designe by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden 1969.
Designer - Bruno Mathson.
Producer ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Cherry CH24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1990s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Cherry CH24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1990s.
Designed in 1949 by Danish designer Hans Jørgensen Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills.
The beech variant is...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 401. This chair is similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s.
A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Elm
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare lounge chair in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Model "Razor blade".
The seat and back is reupholstered in soft lambswool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin
Scandinavian Modern Vamdrup Stolefabrik Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dining Table available and sold separately.
The FMV restoration team chose this tasty plum fabric and the results were even more delicious than we expected. Or if you prefer wine ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen 3 Seater Sofa 2213 in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model 2213 from the 80's, the sofa has been reupholstered about 20 years ago in the current black leather. The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wishbone Dining Chair
Located in Springfield, OR
A fantastic set of 4 Hans Wegner designed wishbone chairs for Carl Hansen. These have been restored snd newly recorded with traditional danish papercord. These are made of beech wood...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cord, Beech
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original brown leather.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chairs, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of six dining room chairs, model GE525, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA in the 1960s, in smoked oak and light colored, speck...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Pair of Vintage Danish 1940s Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940s lounge chairs produced by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. These examples have been reupholstered in moss green velvet fabric from Rose Uniacke. The legs are stain...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
1960's Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Teak Wood Adjustable Frame. Made in Sweden.
Adjustable recliner for dialed in comfort. New upholstery in Gudbrandsdalens Vadal by Christiane Müller: Gray Norway Wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Beautiful Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with upholstery. Clean solid dark brown teak Danish dining chairs. Tapered dowel construction with curved round backrest. Very nice ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Model 79 Chair For J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Danish modern design classic, the Møller no. 79 dining chair in rosewood was created in the 1960s by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a compa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Six Side Chairs in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 original side chairs in patinated oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf and made by EG Møbler. Made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four MID century Design wooden Dining Chairs by TON - 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia
- Scandinavian design
- restored
- All four in good condition (see the pictures)
- seat height: 44 cm
- marked by paper label
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Category
1960s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four MID century DEsign wooden Dining Chairs by TON - 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia
- Scandinavian design
- restored
- All four in good condition (see the pictures)
- seat height: 44 cm
jr
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Armchair, Rocking Chair, in lacquered teak and fabric by Poul Volther for Gemla.
By Gemla, Poul Volther
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Rocking Chair. Comfortable and very elegant rocking chair, two pommels adorn the armrests, very good quality manufacturing.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Wood Love Seat with Mocha Sheepskin
Located in New York, US
Mid-Century Scandinavian 2-Seater Setee in Wood and Bouclé Fabric in the style of Philip Arctander, 1950s.
Reupholstered in mocha sheepskin
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Series of 6 Swedish chairs in Elm and black Skai by Yngve Ekstrom for Gemla 1960
By Gemla, Yngve Ekström
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty Scandinavian chairs. In the same spirit as the superleggera chair by Gio Ponti, these very elegant chairs are light and robust. Very good manufacturing quality.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Elm
Series of 6 Danish chairs in Teak, black Skai and Brass by Sven Chrobat for Sax
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chairs. The seats and backs covered in foam and black skai offer great comfort. The backs are attached to the base by graceful brass joints. Sober and elegant de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Iris dining chairs by Rob & Dries van den Berghe for Tranekaer, 1990s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers wtih black ebonized wooden frames and black leather seats.
A nice little detail is the red lining around the sea...
Category
1990s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Karl-Erik Ekselius armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s.
Teak frame and black leather cushions.
Set of 3 chairs available. Listed price is for a pair.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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