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
- 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
Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in
Width: 72 ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Modern Stool in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern stool, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
A set of three is available. Please refer to 1stDibs listing number LU6233...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sofa designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet. Birch legs with vintage upholstery. 1958
Unmarked
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs in Espresso sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish ‘Laila’ armchairs (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006). Manufactured by Asko in the late 1940s. Seats are newly upholstered in Espresso sheepskin...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Modern Armchairs Attributed to Gösta Jonsson in Floweral Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century modern armchairs attributed to Gösta Jonsson / Otto Schulz in beech wood feet and original green floweral fabric produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good o...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen & Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly uphol...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Pl...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of 1970’s Swedish Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s lounge chairs. Made in Sweden. Sculptural high back chair with button tufted red leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Hellevi Ojanen armchairs, model 503, Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of 1950s Lounge Chairs by Hellevi Ojanen for Artek, 1950s.
This rare and elegant pair of lounge chairs was designed by Hellevi Ojanen and produced by Artek during the 1950s – a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ilona easy chairs with original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Finn Juhl 45 chair made of rosewood by Niels Vodder c1950
Located in London, GB
This 1950s make of Finn Juhl's iconic 45 chair was made circa 1950 by Niels Vodder and has recently been restored as an investment piece.
The rosewood frame has been disassembled an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen DN
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also included chairs and other living room furniture, was designed in the 1950s and produced b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak, Leather
Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish sheep skin lounge chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi rare lounge chair by Eric Bertil Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, 1940s. Superb organic rounded shape that makes it very comfortable. New off-white sheepskin upholstery with natur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition as webbing been repla...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
1970s Luna Lounge Chair by Odd Knutsen for Hjellegjerde Møbler
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of Scandinavian Design, the Luna chair was designed by Odd Knutsen (1916-1986) for Hjellegjerde Møbler in Norway, circa 1970s. Comfortable, sleek, and stylish, this chair’...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved beech and grey sheepskin...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink velvet and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage fabric with staining and sun-fading, ideally reupholstered.
Dimensions: 32” H x 29.75...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid Century Westnofa Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern swivel, tilt lounge chair and ottoman, made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The chair and ottoman are in very good, clean, ready to use c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary 'Jagger' Sofa by Norr11, Lounge, Setup 3, Customizable
Located in Paris, IDF
JAGGER Sofa, Lounge version
Modular sofa: create your own configuration using all available modules.
Configuration shown on main image:
Modules: 2 x Half Circle + 12 x Double Corn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Foam
Modernist Rocking Chair, Soren Georg Jensen, 1950's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely classic Modernist rocking chair design by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark, circa 1950's. The teak frame has some outstanding shape profiles from all directions. F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair model 'Farmor', designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888–1972). Manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in the 1950s. Wooden legs, armchair recently reupholstered in Honey shee...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Bruno Mathsson extremely rare original 1936 stool collector in mint condition
Located in Forest, BE
Tabouret dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1936 et produit en 1941 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Ce tabouret est unique et invite au repos. Les sangles sont en bon état...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Swedish Modern Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern Chaise Lounge with a beautiful curvy arm seat. Currently in a green velvet type of fabric and tufted buttons through out the back ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Modern, Set of 4 Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered in a great shearling lambswool. Designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup stolefabrik in the 1970s, stamped underneath. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair with webbing
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Eva lounge chairs with webbing.
Frame in beech.
Made by Dux.
Price per chair
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Easy Chairs in Oak by Henry Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool sought after pair of easy chairs by Danish Designer, Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in a brutalist style inspired to art & craf...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Oak & Sheepskin Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Henry Kjærnulf, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf made in the 1950s Denmark. The chairs are made from solid oakwood with a nice grain and patina. They have been reup...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage rocking chair designed as model '182' by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin in the 1960s. This chair has a teak and has been reupholstered in a beige fabric. the rocking chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Oak and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s.
Very nice design and high-quality workmanship.
The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint Sofa, three seater, model 6092
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa in green wool with white stripes.
Legs of mahogany.
Made by Rud Rasmussen, model 6092.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Danish Modern Teak Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak three seat sofa circa 1970s. Robust, solid frame with lovely joinery. Seat deck webbing needs updating, as is upholstery in decent condition.
An unrestored item ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Teak
Expertly Restored - Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Rosewood & Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Feathers
1960s, reupholstered Danish armchair, New Zealand genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair. Quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin "Wellington". Brass springs in the seat. Brown leather buttons. Renewed beech armrest and legs....
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Lounge chairs attributed to Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lounge chairs attributed to Axel Larsson. Manufactured around the 1940s in Sweden. Beautiful curvy wooden edges currently upholstered in a blue fabric.
Frames are sold in th...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 36.25” H x 73.5” W x 31.25” D
Seat Height: 16.25”
All upholstered furniture can be reup...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jørgen Bækmark, Slipper Chair, Oak, Shearling, Denmark, 1960s
By FDB Møbler
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and beige shearling slipper lounge chair designed by Jørgen Bækmark and produced by FDB Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Reupholstered in brand new authentic shearling.
Dim...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1970 Bentwood Swivel Chair Model 'Convair' In Green Velvet by Oddmund Vad
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern bentwood ' model Convair' swivel lounge chair by Oddmund Vad for VAD Trevarefabrik in Norway. Featuring a floating circular bentwood frame and floor sta...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen 16 solid wood chairs sold individually. Require reupholstery in aniline leather to be selected by purchaser. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. H: 77 W...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 7 Solid Wood Carver Chairs, Red Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen 7 solid wood carver chairs sold individually. Seat and back upholstered with red wool. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. Model presented at The Copen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Wool
Henning Kjærnulf Set of 6 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Lambswool and Oak, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of 6 vintage sculptural dining room chairs (Model 54) designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Solid oak frames with Medium Grey Lambsw...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s.
Model 'Värend' with an elegant design made in elm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Elm
A Pair of Swedish Modern Elmwood Open Armchairs, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural pair of Swedish Modern elmwood and upholstered open-armchairs, Circa 1940s, each with a generous scrolled backrest, high sloped armrests with rondels, drop in cushion se...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Elm
Pair of Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs Teak P Jeppesen Denmark Dedar 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesen, made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Solid teak frame, cleaned and refinished with oil. New cold foam cushions, upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Teak
Six Danish Mid-Mod Dining Chairs in Chocolate Colored Leather by Kurt Ostervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 7 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler in the 1960's. Solid Oak and a dark brown leather on the seat and backrests. The oak has taken on a nice warm tone - al...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with this 1940's model 611 chairs, masterfully designed by Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen in 1929. The chair showcase a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, enhanced by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Birch
Danish Deco Armchair with Fringe
Located in Portland, OR
Danish Deco Design. A curvy and cozy armchair in original mohair with silk fringe. Outstanding original condition. Imported from Denmark. Made by a cabinetmaker circa 1930s. Very sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
New Edition Frits Henningsen Heritage Chair by Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
Carl Hansen now produces the FH419 Heritage Chair by Frits Henningsen. This chair is a new production and was a display model. Oak legs and green wool upholstery.
The chair is cha...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of Solid Teak, Seat covered with Natural Leather
Located in London, GB
1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of solid teak, seat covered with natural leather. Made by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Model SR59, designed in 1959 and presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Paul Laszlo Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown velvet and stained oak slipper chairs or lounge chairs attributed to Paul Laszlo, USA, c. 1940s.
Sourced from estate along with other documented Laszlo works.
Dimen...
Category
1940s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Swedish Curved Arm Easy Chairs in Charcoal Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish curved mid century arm easy chairs attributed to Otto Schulz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly reupholstered in a dark charcoal matching she...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Midcentury "Prag" Lounge Chair by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge chair and footstool by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, model called “Prag”. Made from beech with sheepskin upholstery. Generous size and lovely details, like the neck cu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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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