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Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Dining Arm Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This dining chair takes exquisite inspiration from Danish design and Portuguese heritage through
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Wool

Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea of design. Lounge chair in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Broderna Anderssons Arm Chairs - COM Ready
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge club chairs from Swedish heritage brand Broderna Anderssons
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Muslin

Vintage Scandinavian Solid Pine Arm Dining Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful set of vintage Scandinavian armed dining chairs. These sculptural chairs are executed in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pair of c1950s Blond Birch Scandinavian Swedish Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of c1950s Blond Birch Scandinavian Swedish Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Danish Organic Arm Chair
By Charlotte Perriand, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful organic arm chair in solid honey colored birch. A simplistic design with a round seating
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Danish Organic Arm Chair
Danish Organic Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern of Curved Arm lounge chair with White linen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern curved arm lounge chair with white linen upholstery. Beautiful design with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs. Seats are matching
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
By Svein Bjørneng, Bruksbo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde old growth Scandinavian pine low lounge chairs with new
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine, Leather

Pr. Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs Made in Norway by Ekorness
By Ekorness
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of lounge chairs featuring exposed bentwood frames, with supple brown leather
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Brown Leather Arm Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
H 31 in W 26 in D 28 in
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair is a beautiful fusion of walnut wood and velvet upholstery, offering both luxury and comfort in a sleek, modern design. With its clean lines and refined proportion...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair combines the warmth of walnut wood with the luxurious feel of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that exudes both elegance and comfort. With its clean lin...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair combines the warmth of walnut wood with the luxurious feel of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that exudes both elegance and comfort. With its clean lin...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Armchair combines the warmth of walnut wood with the luxurious feel of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that exudes both elegance and comfort. With its clean lin...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak & Grey Fabric Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side Set 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern teak dining chairs with gray fabric seat & backs 2 arm and 4
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Four ‘60s, Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Arm Chairs.
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of four solid teak arm chairs in powerful hand-crafted design finished with a black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair model 53 was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and is one of the most appreciated
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
Niels Møller 55 arm chair in teak with new black leather seat
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Teak Moller 55 arm chair. This chair will work well as a desk chair or side chair. Designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern high back armchair. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwi...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Arm Chairs Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of arm chairs in rosewood with leather upholstery. Unmarked, but most likely Danish, and most
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Scandinavian design. Hvidt's iconic creations, like the Ax chair and Minerva sofa, exemplify his commitment to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch, Teak

Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen
Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Krogenæs pair of lounge chairs / arm chairs in solid pine and boucle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of lounge chairs / armchairs made by Krogenæs in Norway. Made of solid pine. New upholstered
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests, Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests , Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Round Arm Lounge Chair, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern round arm Danish style armchair. Handmade beech frame and sprung seat. Newly
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Exceptional Pair of Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Flemming Lassen, Osvaldo Borsani, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure mohair fabric with a feather cushion solid oak feet. Also available in COM. Handmade in England. Fa...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Mohair

Danish Modern Scoop Arm Walnut Lounge Chair with Adjustable Ottoman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern scoop arm walnut lounge chair with adjustable ottoman. Solid walnut
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests , Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for and Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests, Black Lacquered Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &T
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Fantastic Danish Modern Paddle Arm Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Danish modern paddle arm teak lounge chair. This piece retains its original woven
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930
By Elias Barup
Located in Oirlo, LI
The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930 These exquisite 1930s oak and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mahogany Lounge Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handmade beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping wo...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Rosewood and Leather Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectilinear Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso featuring an exposed solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Teak Arm Chair by Niels Moller Model 57
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful refinished teak arm chair with new danish cord. Model 57 teak arm chair by niels moller
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Carl Malmsten rocking arm chair of birch, model Lille Åland
By Carl Malmsten, Stolab
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Carl Malmsten rocking armchair in solid birch. With cushion of lambskin. Model Lille Åland, made by Stolab
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine, Lambskin, Birch

1960s Arm Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage armchair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and vintage wool upholstery. This model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

1960s , Two Leather and Tubular Steel Arm Chairs 'Klinte' by Tord Björklund
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very nice pair of armchairs, model Klinte, designed by Tord Björklund Sweden. The chairs having a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech

"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room. Handmade by
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
low slung lounge chairs are so comfortable! They are really the kind of chairs you can curl up in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room. Handmade in
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Arm Chair in Black Linen by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1947
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated birch armchair with a black linen webbed seat and cane wrapped arms.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair danish modern Teak model 49 leather dining arm chairs by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid century danish modern Erik Buch Teak model 49 dining arm chairs. Beautiful black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Oxford" Swivel Desk/Arm Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reupholstered in a lapis velour. Height cannot be adjusted. Unmarked. H: 50" x L: (arm to arm) 24.25" x D: 23.25
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arm Chair in Solid Teak and New Upholstery by Benny Linden Designs, c. 1970s
By Benny A. Linden, Erik Buch
Located in Deland, FL
with exceptional variegated woodgrains this gorgeous desk chair features new upholstery, redone in a
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Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Oak Arm Chair with Wenge Inlay by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with wenge inlay detail to the C-shaped backrest with a paper cord seat.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wenge

Model 62 Rosewood Arm Chair by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers, Denmark, c. 1962
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
anything.” Møller was awarded the Danish Furniture Prize in 1974 and 1981. The Model 62 chair was first
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
By Kay Korbing
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Danish Chaise Lounge in Boucle with Wooden Arm Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and extremely comfortable Mid Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair. The modern lines and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak, Walnut

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Century Modern pair of arm chairs make the perfect eye catching addition to any seating arrangement
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Leather Arm Chairs with Ottomans - A Pair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN BENTWOOD AND LEATHER ARM CHAIRS WITH OTTOMANS 20th century, unmarked
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20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Teak Arm Chairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of solid teak arm chairs designed by Greta Jalk for P. Jeppesen. Exquisite Danish Modern.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Teak Arm Chairs by Grete Jalk
Teak Arm Chairs by Grete Jalk
H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
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Scandinavian Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Scandinavian arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every Scandinavian arm chair was constructed with great care. Find 79 options for an antique or vintage Scandinavian arm chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian arm chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian arm chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Niels Otto Møller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Arm Chair?

Prices for a Scandinavian arm chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $24,850, while the average can fetch as much as $2,600.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Scandinavian Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.