Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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
Pair of "Natura" leather armchairs by Karin Mobring, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of Natura armchairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA in 1976. Crafted with a blend of natural materials and Scandinavian minimalism, these chairs feature a striking yet unders...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina.
Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Global shipping available...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in sculpted teak and original boucle wool upholstery. Deeply patinated teak lends visual contrast against the off-white upholstery. Completely original condition down the the seat straps and brass hardware. Sophisticated seat cushion and backrest mounting system consisting of custom brass spacers which create a suspended effect to the panels keeping the design very airy and light.
Hovmand-Olsen’s designs span seating, tables, and secretaries, all of which are characteristically simple in form with clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, he favored the use of high-quality, beautifully grained woods like teak and rosewood. Notable designs include his Model 175 chair (1955)—which is often mistaken for N.O. Møller’s Model 77 chair...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Foldable Swedish Safari X-Chairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of two foldable safari chairs in oak and brown leather upholstery. These X-chairs have a classical appearance with several references to ancient furniture. These Campaign chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Sand Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
8 Rosewood "Eva" Dining Chairs by Neils Koefoed
Located in Denton, TX
Rare set of eight solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Korfoed The Eva chair set is comprised of 8 side chairs some have newer vinyl seats but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Custom Made Mohair 54 Lounge Chair and Luupo Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman
The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of “Tälja” Armchairs with Sculpted Legs by Sven Larsson, Sweden 1960s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
The first golden age of Scandinavian design took place from the 1930s through the 1970s. During this period, furniture designers created works that offered unique twists on tradition...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather.
Made of massive oiled mahogany.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Jens Nielsen Laminex Plywood Lounge Chairs Westnofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish "Laminex" model lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in 1966. The chair is constructed of two ingeniously integrat...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Kristian Solmer Vedel “Modus” Settee, Tropical Wood & Leather, 1963
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A settee comprised of two individual armchairs featuring one arm each—here we have the Modus system by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, 1963. Ultimate sophistication through simpl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and with original striped fabric.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Scandinavian modern armchairs by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant armchairs designed by Svante Skogh and produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Made in beech with original fabric still in good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Tokyo, Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for NK, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish chair was designed by the Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959. This piece is in solid teak and natural leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Pinewood Seagrass Armchair Model 504 Karl Andersson & Sons, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of Børge Mogensen armchairs model 504 from the "Asserbo" series made at Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden in the 1960s. The chairs are made of Scandinavian pinewood and both chairs...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
Located in København K, 84
In the annals of mid-20th century design, this rare 1945 Fritz Hansen easy chair (model 1595) with long haired Icelandic sheepskin stands as a testament to the innovative spirit and ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Hand-Crafted Tripod Armchairs in Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, Folk Art, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative pair of folk art tripod armchairs in oak, seats with a fine wool cushion. Handcrafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the early 20th century.
These sculptural chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Finn Juhl NV-48 Armchairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Finn Juhl model NV 48 armchair produced by Niels Vodder, with maker's stamp on the rear stretcher. Wood is Teak. Would Consider Splitting the Pair.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished armchairs with chromed flat steel frame and armrests in rosewood, designed by Illum Wikkelsø.
Seat and back in brown wool, re-upholstery available upon request.
Five ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Designer, Armchairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and green velvet armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 36” H x 24” W x 23” D
Seat Height: 18.75”
All upholstered furniture c...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
1960s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Armchair Lounge restored
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Arne Wahl Iversen
Sensational Teak Chair made in Denmark 1960s Danish control seal. Stamped.
New upholstery new cushion. Wood has been refinished. New straps replac...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Borge Mogensen Armchair 3238 “Hunting Chair” in Oak & Leather, Fredericia 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Creation of the 3238 series of chairs also known as the Hunting Chairs was started in the 1950s and was produced by Fredericia Furniture. Made of Oak and leather, the oak frames have...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Viggo Boesen Armchairs in Beech & Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century high wingback armchairs in beech and sheepskin attributed to Viggo Boesen produced Slagelse Møbelvaerk Denmark, 1940s. In good vintage and restored condition...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Set of 6 Swedish Monk Chairs with Bouclé Seats, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi set in an overall good condition with a fine patina.
Seats reupholstered in luxury Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara chair with armrest , 1960’s
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Dimensions: 59,5cm W, 88,5cm H, 45cm H seat, 47cm D
Period: 1960’s
Condition: Good
Material: Teak wood
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern pair Bristol armchairs by Lindlöfs Mǒbler, Lammhult Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of solid rosewood "Bristol" chairs with elegantly carved arms, a gentle curved backrest supported with spindles. The tapered leg braces are refined as well as functional. Mad...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen. Wood is Oak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Beech and Papercord Armchair by Frits Schlegel (Attr.), Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Frits Schlegel was a defining Danish functionalist architect and designer, and while highly successful as an architect, from the 1930s onward he also designed a number of furniture l...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Pair of Børge Mogensen Model 2257 Oak Lounge Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik V
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant armchairs model 2257 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ahead of i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen, Single Lounge Oak Armchair Model 2256. 1956. New Upholstery.
Located in Paris, FR
Lounge oak armchair model 2256 designed in 1956 by Børge Mogensen, and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Original piece from the 1950s / 60s newly re-upholstered in the traditiona...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Karin Mobring Diana Armchairs by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, circa 1970.
Produced by Ikea in Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Sirocco Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent safari chair / easy chair model Sirocco in green leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Global front door shipping, flat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
The clam chair was first designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of "Ax-chair" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good condition. Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1950s.
An example of this chair can be found at the Museum of Design in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Swedish Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kroken armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s.
Sturdy beech bentwooden frame with beautifully patinated black leather cushions.
Cool cantilevered design
It ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Solid Wood Armchair, Original Black Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen variant of armchair model 408 with solid frame, seat, upholstered with original black leather, appears heavily patinated. Designed around 1956 and manufactur...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This rare pair of Danish modern armchairs, designed in the 1930s by architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen for esteemed cabinet maker Fritz Hansen, exemplifies the innovative spirit of e...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Hardwood Beech Armchairs with Green Velour
Located in London, GB
1950s Frits Henningsen Pair of Mahogany Stained Beech Armchairs with green velour fabric and gold coloured piping and edging. Reupholstered circa. 1990. Edging missing on one armrest...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chairs with original brown leather.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Fabric
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, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Charming Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of modern round arm lounge chairs / arm chairs, with beech frames and sprung seats, upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
1960s, Danish armchair, original condition, teak wood armrests, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Furniture fabric, teak wood armrests, chrome steel. Classic Scandinavian 60s design. Manufactured by Dan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lounge Armchair "Seal", Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Ib Kofod-Larsen
"Seal"
A teak and leather lounge armchair, the carved wood frame supporting a shell shaped seat and back upholstered with a beautifully patinated black leather...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of oak.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1944 Ole Wanscher Walnut Armchair With Grey Patterned Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1944 Ole Wanscher Walnut Armchair With Grey Patterned Upholstery. Model 1764, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Presented in the exhibition “Danish Walnut” at “Permanente”, 22th-30th Nov...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henrik Tengler armchairs in steel and backrest of ash.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Hansen & Sørensen.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Alvar Aalto Armchair No. 31, Early Example, circa 1934
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto armchair No. 31. Produced by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku, circa 1934-1935.
Bent laminated birch frame, seat in laminated birch root veneer.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Grete Jalk Chair with Arms, Teak with New Leather Upholstery, Beautiful Form
By Grete Jalk
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armchair designed by Grete Jalk (Greta Jalk), Denmark, 1950s. Solid teak frame has been reupholstered in new ivory leather.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Armchair, Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, Late 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic 'Elizabeth' chair was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956 and was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibition the same year. Originally known under model...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair 'Gamla Berlin'
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Carl Malmsten armchair 'Gamla Berlin' from the 1940s. The chair has a frame in birch with a curved and padded back featuring tufted buttons. Carl ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Otto Schulz Attributed Scandinavian Mid Century Sofa in Sheepskin
By Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
Curved 3-seater sofa attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden.
High-quality sofa with organic lines, just as comfortable as it is beautiful.
The sofa has been reupholstered in i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Scandinavian Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher, and Finn Juhl. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $72 and tops out at $207,921 while the average work can sell for $3,961.