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
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Set of Three Metal Bar Stools with Red Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, set of three bar stools, metal, red fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1970s
Set of three bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. These stools hold ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Rare vintage Scandinavian leather safari lounge chair, 1970s
Located in Denventer, NL
The sturdy armchair has a solid pine frame between which the black saddle leather seat is stretched. The leather backrest is slid over a frame. The leather straps at the back of the ...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
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 Seating
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 fiberg...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Rare Finn Juhl Model BO59 Fireplace Chair, Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A rare Finn Juhl Fireplace Chair with original fabric. Model BO59, produced by Bovirke in Denmark, designed 1946, and most likely manufactu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Apila stool, pine circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Apila stool, made in solid pine circa 1960, produced by Stockmann Oy in Finland. Good vintage condition. Lisa Johansson-Pape is one of...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful original model of a modern classic safari chair. A set of two Sirocco arm chairs designed by Arne Norell in 1964, Sweden. Frame in solid wood, armrests, backrest and seat in thick brown leather with a very nice patine by use. This model is a modern classic with all the features of a real safari chair.
The design of this set remarkable chairs by Arne Norell fits into a long tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg, many major designers have created versions of self-assembled furniture, which likely have their origins in Indian Roorkhee chairs...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arne Norell leather armchair
By Arne Norell
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian armchair with leather seat. This design masterpiece combines the warm beauty of wood and the sophistication of leather to create a piece that stands out for its distinct...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
KROKEN chair, Ake Fribytter, NELO
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Neuss, NW
KROKEN armchair with footstool by Ake Fribytter for NELO from the 1970s. High-quality solid wood frame made of oak bentwood in teak veneer with the high-quality original cover made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Linard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and ...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian modern 'Teve' chairs by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Model is called 'Teve'.
Body in beach and upholstered in white sheepskin.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Set of 6 ‘Venus’ Dining Chairs by Börje Johanson for Johanson, Sweden 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 ‘Venus’ dining chairs by Swedish designer Börje Johanson for his family business, Johanson. These chairs feature curved, upholstered egg...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Divano vintage di Borge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Divano due posti con la struttura in legno di rovere. Un pezzo originale di modernariato scandinavo costituito da una semplice struttura in legno dotata di braccioli e completata dai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa #4118, made with leather and mahogany, Denmark. Designed in 1930's, we cant pinpoint the exact production date of this sofa.
Kaare Klint original...
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs by Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Model 1641 Denmark 1940's
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An incredible set of armchairs design by Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen.
The armchairs are a perfect combination of beech and woven jute.
They are a beautiful example of Scandi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Jute, Beech
Scandinavian Danish Modern Chrome and Red leather lounge chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Chrome and Red leather lounge chair. Has bright Red Leather with large arm rests that sit on a chrome swivel base. Chair does have a reclining handle to re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arne Wahl Iversen ST-750 Chair in Elm, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Round armchair in elm designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Aage Petersen/Stilén in the 1960s. The chair is made from solid elm, even the round backrest and arms are one solid piece of e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Armchair By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood armchair designed by Czech furniture designer Jaroslav Smidek for Ton features a bent beech wood frame and muted blue green tweed upholstery.
Smidek learned furniture desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
1960s vintage white armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Made with a high-quality wooden frame and fitted with armrests for extra support, this armchair embodies the essence of Scandinavian modernism. The curved backrest, enhanced by an up...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Canada Lounge Chair by Christian E. Hansen, by Fritz Hansen, 1944 Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful "Canada" Lounge Chair designed by Christian E. Hansen, produced by Fritz Hansen in 1944. The chair was designed by the son of Fritz Hansen after a journey to Canada and thu...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, cognac full grain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with cognac pure full grain aniline leather.
Legs of oak.
Model 2321, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Wool with Ottoman 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Wool with one Ottoman, Scandinavia, 1960s.
This is a pair of very elegant lounge chairs from Scandinavia with one ottoman. These Scandinavian l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sheepskin Wing Chair attributed to Marta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt (attributed) Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1930s
Iconic wing chair attributed to Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Fin...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
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
Limited Edition Fritz Hansen Delta Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The exceptional Delta chair was designed in 1983 and the result of the first collaboration between Burkhard Vogtherr en Fritz Hansen. This remarkable black lacquered wooden chair is ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 'Model 84' Teak & Papercord Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller.
Located in Balen, BE
A beautiful organically shaped set of 4 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 'model 84' in teak. The chairs are a well-known Danish classic by furniture designer and maker Niels Otto ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Louis Van Teeffelen Dining Chairs Set Of 6, Reupholstered
Located in Bunnik, NL
Unique set of 6 particularly elegant vintage dining room chairs, the well-known scissor chairs, designed in the late 1950s by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe. Beautiful organically shap...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1950s. This sofa features a frame made out of oak and remains the original upholste...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Single Mid-Century Modern Chair in Oak & Walnut by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a "General Purpose" arm chair designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut plywood and featuring an audaciously...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
Category
1960s Colombian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair, Model PJ112, stained ash, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in brandy coloured aniline leather.
Made of solid stained ash.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Tripod Stool designed by Ingvar Kamprad for Habitat VIP Collection 2004
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Rare tripod stool designed by Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad for Habitat's VIP collection in 2004.
In good condition, with scratches on the seat and a small crack on one leg, filled w...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Torben Skov rocking chair Nordik Andels Eksport Denmark 1989
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare rocking chair designed by Torben Skov and manufactured by Nordik Andels Eksport, Denmark 1989. It's made from a bent beech plywood structure with a sleek white-painted an...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Expertly Restored - Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Original Otto Schultz stool with nailheads and fabric for Boet 1930s, Sweden.
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in København K, 84
This stunning piece is a testament to the elegant craftsmanship of Otto Schultz and the innovative design sensibilities of the 1930s. The patinated wooden structure of the stool exud...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
1970s, Danish design by Georg Thams for Grant Møbelfabrik, 3 seater sofa.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Georg Thams for Grant Møbelfabrik. 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original brown leather, beech wood legs. Manufactur...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Gerard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and t...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
Ot...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Coppia di poltrone anni '40
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltrone scandinave vintage in legno e tessuto chiaro. ...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Teak & Leather Bwana Chair by Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and leather Bwana Model 152 lounge chair + footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1960's. Iconic lounger features a striking curved design with floating seat and distinc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
1970’s Danish Modern cognac leather sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern three-seat cognac leather sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions.
Condition
Good, age related wear and patina.
Dimensions
width: 180 cm
depth: 82 cm
height: 78 c...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian SWEDISH HIGH BACK LOUNGE CHAIR IN FAUX SHEEPSKIN
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish high back lounge chair in faux sheepskin and detailed with leather covered buttons. Newly restored beechwood dowels legs. Made in Sweden circa 1950-60.
Height: 44”, Widt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Poltrona vintage in pelle
Located in Brescia, IT
Seduta scandinava con ruote. Costituita da una struttura in metallo, robusta e durevole che conferisce un tocco industriale e un'eleganza senza tempo. Le gambe dotate di ruote permet...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1950s, reupholstered Danish armchair, Gabriel furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair. Upholstered in quality Gabriel furniture wool. Renewed oak wood. Brand new upholstery. Manufactured by a Danish furniture manufacture...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage chair by David Rosén
By David Rosén
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian original vintage leather armchair. This exclusive piece epitomizes elegance and comfort with its handcrafted wooden frame and soft-line armrests that add a touch of soph...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Pair of Danish armchairs model N°450 designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1958 and produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik, Denmark.
Excellent condition.
Original pieces from t...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Cognac Leather Swivel FK Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful cognac leather lounge chair designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius.
This so called Bird Chair with matte chrome plated tripod base is in excellent condition.
Mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Rocking chair 'GE 674' by Hans wegner, Getame, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
A very rare oak rocking chair with a natural canvas woven webbing seat. Manufactured in limited quantities by Getama in the 1970s. A timeless design by Hans Wegner combining simple a...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Indulge in timeless elegance with our vintage design sofa crafted by the iconic Hans Olsen and produced by Juul Kristensen. This exquisite piece from the 1950's seamlessly blends mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. The GETAMA...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown/creamy leather with nice patina. Bent wood legs in beech. Manufactured by Dani...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Wammes Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Netherlands 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
This chair features a sculptural profile with a wide, curved seat and tall rectangular back clad in stitched patchwork leather. It has a beautiful wicker tulip base and swivels. We l...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker
"Kurul" Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Popularized by the Ancient Romans, the curule seat has long been regarded as a symbol of military and political power. Henning Kjærnulf's iconic Kurul chair is a Modern take on this ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Beige Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, beige / sand, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. F...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
70s Swivel Chair By Arne Norell Möbel AB In Sturdy Olive Green Patchwork Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable swivel chair by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden. The chair is upholstered with beautiful and sturdy olive green ( patchwork ) buffalo leather. The ch...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
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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If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
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French Chairs With Rush Seating
Gold Chrome Chairs
Herman Miller Light
Vintage Aluminum Outdoor Furniture
Vintage Asian Chair
White Leather Desk Chair
Blue Dining Chairs Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand On Sale
Curved Dining Sofa
Formal Dining Table And Chairs
Italy Walnut Desk Chair
Oval French Chairs
Set Of 4 Rattan Chairs
Tobacco Leather Chair
Used Outdoor Furniture Cushions
Blue Shell Chair
Cantilever Black Leather
Charles Fritz