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
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats on a chrome base. Chairs retain original label.
Norway, 1960s.
2 high back chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Tale stool with form-pressed plywood seat by Asko Ltd.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stuningly beautiful stool. It looks so aerodynamic that it gives the impression of being able to fly.
Ilmari Tapiovaara gave a lot of attention to simplicity, functionality with ...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Midcentury Modern Italian Design Beech & Leather Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made in the 70s.
They feature a beech wood structure and a brown woven leather seat.
The s-shaped backrest, linked with the squared legs, is the ma...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Ansager Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural organic chair made in solid maple by Ansager Møbler, Denmark.
Danish craftsmanship, marked with Ansager stamp.
Ansager, Denmark, is synonymous with exceptional craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Dining Chairs, Italy, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice set of 4 dining chairs in scandinavian style
Made in Italy
Perfect vintage conditions
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Aino Aalto Finnish Modern Pine Sofa, Artek, Finland, 1940s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Extremely rare "Kesäsohva" by Aino Aalto, a Finnish Modern gem from the 1940s, meticulously crafted and produced by Artek in Finland. Carved from fine pine, this sofa was tastefully re-upholstered in the 1980s by Artek, retaining its ageless charm. With minor signs of wear, both the upholstery and pine remain in good condition.
Aino Aalto was a key figure in the emergence of what is now known as Finnish Functionalism...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Borge Mogensen Model 3238
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of arm chairs model 3238 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture. Solid laquered oak and leather. Piece bought in 1970. Initialy produced by c...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Woven Seagrass and Painted Wood Stool by Axel Larsson for Gemla, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stool by Axel Larsson. Made of painted wood with woven seagrass seat. All original.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Wood, Paint
Fannett Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set Of 2
Located in Bunnik, NL
Set of 2 dining chairs made of teak plywood and black painted legs and spindle backs. Chairs are in good condition, slightly refreshed. No marking, but the chairs are identical to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" with ottoman.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Signed. Good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Pair of 1930's Rope chair by Karl Schrøder
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beatiful pair of 1930's Rope chair Model 1570 by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen. Beautiful woven papercord on the back and seat with beech frame. The frame has been restored and the ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rope, Beech
Niels O Moller Model 62 Carver Chair, JL Moller, Denmark, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Niels O Moller model 62 carver chair in East Indian Rosewood, produced by JL Moller, Denmark. In good structural condition with one minor restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of lounge chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson.
Bentlaminated Beech treated with clearcoat.
Seat covered with plaited linen webbing, light or nat...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Frits Henningsen Danish Highback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century high-back lounge chair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making work...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
2020 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Black Oak and Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black solid oak frame and black paper cord seat. Th...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
De Sede Dark Brown Buffalo Leather 2-Seater "DS-47" Model Sofa 1970 Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
Two-seater extendable dark brown/black heavy Buffalo leather sofa designed and manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland 1970's period.
DS47- model.
These heavy quality sofas are made of...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Highback Razorblade Oak Chairs by Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 8.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern High Back Razor Blade Oak Chairs by Henning/Henry Kjærnulf, for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s. Set of eight.
Vintage Danish dining chairs in solid nordic oak. Seats have be...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Swedish Wingback "His & Hers" Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transport yourself to the golden era of Swedish design with this exceptional pair of wingback "His & Hers" lounge chairs, dating back to the enchanting 1950s. A testament to masterfu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen.
A unique sourced piece of design, first exhibited at the renowned "Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling", Kunstindustrimuseet, now Design Museum Denmark.
A "design inspired by the comfort of the automobile seating and at the same time costumed the requirements of a modern home" Source: Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling.
The armchair have been reupholstered professionally in cream coloured shearling and cognac coloured buttons.
Very comfortable and a beautiful attribution to both modern and classic interiors.
A collector's item.
PALLE SUENSON:
Palle Suenson (1904-1987) is one of Denmark’s most sought after modernistic architects of the 20th century and his pieces are sold by prominent Philips Auctions...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Cantilevered Leather Lounge Chair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artek’s Model 406 lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto. The cantilevered frame is a bent birch wood that gives the seat a floating effect. The chair's seat and seatback is finished i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Hans Wegner China chairs by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1967
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary Hans Wegner China chairs designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1967. This set of 6 chairs, made of solid rosewood, is an incredibly rare find....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Werner Langenfeld for ESA Sofa in Black Leather and Metal
By Werner Langenfeld, ESA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Werner Langenfeld for ESA, sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
This modern sofa features a splendid construction de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
BM 2254 easychair by Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2254 - Reupholstered 'Sled Chair' in mahogany and striped textile (Halk Strib, Toto 02-260). Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mahogany
1970s, Danish design, par of two lounge chairs in furniture wool, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Par of two lounge chairs in beige/brown furniture wool. Bent beech wood. Removable seat cushion. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Manufact...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery.
Denmark
This listing is for one chair. We do have a similar chair that was paired with this chair originally in a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Dining Room Chairs in Pine, Denmark 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Dining Room Chairs in Pine, Denmark 1970s
We have a beautiful set of 30 dining room chairs designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early set of "Cigar" lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of the iconic GE-240 series. This set has only had one owner who bought the set in the m...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of four fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Eero Saarinen may have succeeded in designing one of the best, most beautiful and most comfortable chairs you will own.
The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero S...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Oak & Leather Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Helsinki, FI
Lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured by Swedese in the 1960s. Structure in oak wood and cognaq leather uphostery. The chair is marked by the maker.
Good vintage c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 25 Furniture Plugs fit for Erik Buch Model 49 and Other Teak Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs for Erik Buch model 49 teak dining chairs and other dining chairs with similar plug holes.
The button plugs have the original dimensions and shape to ensure...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Ten Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organically-shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs.
The button plugs are made og beech tanned in 3 rosewood variations - a bright colore...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark 1970s, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of black painted oak and cow hide seat. This was the most popular option when the chairs was produced.
Refreshing design with bold ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen, reupholstered armchair, furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen. Completely refurbished-reupholstered armchair. Furniture wool fabric in charcoal gray and red. Renewed teak wood. Brand new upholstery. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Dining room chairs In Natural colours of Danish Design by Farstrup Møbelfabrik
By Farstrup
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining room chairs / Stick chairs in both natural, brown and red colors of Danish design from Farstrup Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s.
Measurements in cm: H:81 W:40 D:39
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Modern Teak Sofa Set
Located in Fulton, CA
A 3 piece teak Danish Modern sectional sofa set consisting of two sofas and a corner table. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Teak
Small Swedish Stool 1900-century
Located in Farsta, SE
Small Swedish Stool
Made of pine wood in the late 1800-century with great patina and beautiful signs of use.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage Teak Moller 75 Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful teak Møller chairs, model 75 with new Danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. there are 8 available, please select the amount you want. There are some smaĺ scratches in parts of the wood that give the excellent vintage patina while having the benefits of being completely refinished. the model 75 is in my opinion the best Niels O. Møller design and highly collectable.
These teak JL Moller Model 75...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid Century Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik
By H.W. Klein, Brahmin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic midcentury swivel egg chair, by H.W. Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark c. 1970s. The chair features a sculptural cast aluminum four star base, and a swivel mounte...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Alvar Aalto set of Armchairs for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Rare 'Buck' Chair in Pine by Hans J. Wegner, 1959.
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare lounge chair in patinated pine and canvas. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for Johannes Hansen in 1959. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Two Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Armchairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two 1960s Johannes Andersen armchairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark.
The armchairs feature a clean simple yet elegant design that will fit in well in most house...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
High Back Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted high back Adam lounge chair from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet with beech legs and upholstered in a brown fabric and twisted cord trim detail along the seat and back edges.
A matching sofa and low back Eve chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1950s, pair of Danish armchairs, riginal very good condition, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, a pair of Danish armchairs. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Ash wood, furniture wool fabric, brass springs in the seat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Ash
1950-60s, reupholstered Danish highback rocking chair, KVADRAT furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish reupholstered highback rocking chair. Oak wood and KVADRAT green furniture wool fabric Tonica 2. Wood renewed. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 19...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Oak wood, furniture wool. Manufactured by a Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair similar to Fritz Hansen's famous low model 1518b and likely made in the early 1940s. The chair comes in two heights and this is the lower of the two. ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Aslak 2106 Chair, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ilmari Tapiovaara model Aslak 2106 chair manufactured by Asko in the 1950s. Birch plywood and birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
The Aslak ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Armchair from Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the Scandinavian Modern leather armchair crafted by the legendary designer Arne Norell. This iconic piece embodies the essence of Scandinavian design, char...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Easy Chair with Exotic Wood Arms and Oak Legs, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Danish cabinetmakers' annual exhibitions began in 1927 and continued through until 1966, for almost the whole of what is now seen as the classic period of early modern Danish des...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
A set of four chairs by Edsbyverken, 1960s
By Edsby-verken
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of four swivel chairs in birch wood. Designed by Jan Hallberg & Sune Formel for Edsby-verken of Sweden, 1960s. Featuring maker's stamp ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
ML-33 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner, 1940s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Hans Wegner ML-33 rocking chair in teak. Made for Michael Laursen circa 1940s. The chair has a stylized wooden frame featuring verticle slats. The upholstery is vintage and...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Danish Oak "His & Hers" Chairs, Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the spirit of the 1970's with this fabulous pair of chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted from quarter-sawn white oak, the frames feature slatted backs with subtle w...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $3,735.
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