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1950s, Scandinavian Vintage Armchair, Original Condition, Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian designed vintage armchair. Made in about 1950 by Danish or Swedish furniture
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Oak and Leather Armchair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with the original black leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak and Leather Armchair
Oak and Leather Armchair
H 32 in W 24 in D 19 in
Unique Handcrafted Scandinavian Oak & Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
A remarkable and unique oak and leather chair. Striking curved and slick streamlined frame with a
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Light Oak Svante Skogh Bodö Armchair
By AB Hjertquist & Co, Svante Skogh
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern Bodö armchair by Svante Skogh in light oak. The armchair was first shown 1957
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

1970s, Scandinavian Adjustable Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Swedish furniture manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

70s, Vintage Danish Armchair, Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
upholstery in good condition, no stains, no smells. Normal signs of wear, patina. Brown leather, loose seat
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

70s, Vintage Danish Armchair, Leather, Oak Wood
70s, Vintage Danish Armchair, Leather, Oak Wood
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
Oak & Teal Leather Armchair, Axel Larsson, 1936
By Axel Larsson
Located in London, GB
An astonishingly visually-light armchair designed by Axel Larsson in 1936 for AB Svenska
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Oak & Teal Leather Armchair, Axel Larsson, 1936
Oak & Teal Leather Armchair, Axel Larsson, 1936
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
1970s, vintage Danish highback armchair, leather, oak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
upholstery in good condition, no stains, no smells. Normal signs of wear, patina. Brown leather, loose seat
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

1950s, Danish design, reupholstered armchair, natural brown leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered armchair in quality natural brown leather. Renewed oak wood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Oak Lounge "Kolding" Armchair by Erik Worts, 1960s
By Erik Worts
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
and comfortable with faux leather feather filled cushions. The frame is made from high quality oak
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Oak

Scandinavian Easy Chair in Natural Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, leather and oak, Scandinavia, 1960s A wonderful rustic armchair with geometric wooden
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Easy Chair in Natural Leather
Scandinavian Easy Chair in Natural Leather
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Spanish Mid-Century Modern, a Brutalist Armchair in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Paco Muñoz, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated hunting armchair in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Bambi 57 Armchair Oak New Edition
By Fjord Fiesta, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Bambi 57 Scandinavian armchair oak. New edition. Designed in 1955 by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Bambi 57 Armchair Oak New Edition
Bambi 57 Armchair Oak New Edition
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
GM4106 Tiger Armchair, Oak Oiled, Select leather - Design by Henrik Lehm
By Gramrode Møbelfabrik
Located in Juelsminde, DK
rails in the woods oak, ash, elm, walnut and in a black-stained version. The GM 4106 Tiger armchair
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Set Of 2 Antique Armchairs Made In Oak & With Red Leather From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
timeless elegance. With their red leather seats and oak frame, these chairs exude a unique vintage charm
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Oak Mogens Koch Occasional Armchair
By Mogens Koch
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An older and more traditional occasional chair in white oak and leather. Newly restored and in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Oak Mogens Koch Occasional Armchair
Oak Mogens Koch Occasional Armchair
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of chairs in oak and patinated leather, designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

1960s Wegner Armchair in Patinated Oak and Leather by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Hans J. Wegner armchair model 713 in tanned patinated oak and leather made by Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Eco-Armchairs, Blackened Oak, Handwoven Natural Cane, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural blackened Oak and Natural Undyed Cane Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Reclining Armchairs, Solid Oak, Natural Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Original Natural Danish Cord Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Reclining Armchairs, Solid Oak, Black Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Contrasting Original Black Danish Cord Noble - Tactile – Refined
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Reclining Armchairs, Solid Oak, Handwoven Natural Cane, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Natural Undyed Cane Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable Reclining
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Set of Reclining Armchairs, Blackened Oak, Natural Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Blackened Oak and Contrasting Original Natural Danish Cord Noble - Tactile
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Reclining Armchairs, Blackened Oak, Black Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Blackened Oak and Original Black Danish Cord Noble - Tactile – Refined
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21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mogens Koch Oak Armchairs for Sønderborg Hospital
By Mogens Koch
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare armchairs, frame made of lacquered oak and upholstered in red artificial leather
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Patent Leather, Oak

Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Paco Muñoz, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated pair of hunting armchairs in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Borge Mogensen Model 3238
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Furniture. Solid laquered oak and leather. Piece bought in 1970. Initialy produced by cabinet maker Erhard
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of 2 Scandinavian Armchairs Oak Lounge Chairs "Kolding" by Erik Worts, 1960s
By Erik Worts
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
is compact and comfortable with faux leather feather filled cushions. The frame is made from high
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Oak

Swedish Modern Oak Armchair Bodö by Svante Skogh
By Svante Skogh, AB Hjertquist & Co
Located in Madrid, ES
, Sweden. Frame in oak, leather saddle seat, recently reupholstered cushions. This armchair with its clean
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Kaare Klint Armchair Dark Stained Oak and Original Patinated Niger Leather 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT AND RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A rare Kaare Klint armchair with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

High Back Danish Armchair in Solid Oak & Leather Cushion, Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful high back armchair in solid oak and leather seating from the 1950s. Skillfully
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Heavily Patinated Hans Wegner Leather Armchairs JH-513 Chairs Rare Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
of the original black leather seats cushions, both with rips and tears, and drying foams, dust
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Kaare Klint 'Red Armchair' in Dark Brown Leather and Dark Oak Frame, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair' / 'Barcelona Chair' in dark brown leather, dark stained oak frame with profiled legs and brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Danish Safari Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s Well-constructed armchair from Denmark with a solid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Danish Safari Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Danish Safari Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Scandinavian Modern Landform Armchair Made with Wood and Textile, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
fabric features matte oak wood legs. Nordic-inspired in grey and beige, this armchair adds a warm
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Wood, Leather

8 Scandinavian Cow Horn Chairs in Light Oak and Black Leather, Midcentury
Located in Brussels , BE
superb suite of eight Scandinavian cow horn chairs in light oak and black leather attributed to HP
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

1950-60s, Danish relax chair, original condition, leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s, Danish relax armchair in good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Danish Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Red Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, leather, Denmark, 1950s Lounge chair with visual references to Børge
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Dennis Marquart Rama Chair in Natural Leather and Oak for Oxdenmarq
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Rama armchair designed by Dennis Marquart for OxDenmarq. Beautiful curved soaped oak frame
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Black Metal and Oak Pair of Armchairs Vintage Style
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Scandinavian look and industrial style for those comfy armchairs: wooden shell, metal structure and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Hans Wegner Round Chair of Oak and Patinated Cognac Leather
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
shown in pictures. The leather on the seat and the oak frame have significant patina. The frame is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

CH-28 Oak and Leather Easychair by Hans J. Wegner / New Upholstered
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
. Prod. 1970s in solid oak. New upholstered with cognac leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Hans Wegner AP-16 Lounge Chair in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1951
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
material—in this case—expertly selected and aged, accurately joined, and deeply patinated old growth oak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Lounge Chair in Oak and Brown Patinated Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
unique character, making each piece one-of-a-kind. The brown leather color complements the oak frame and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Swoop Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
side. Finished in white oak and leather. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Swoop Armchair
Swoop Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Niels Moller Model 56 Oak Armchair for JL Mollers Mobelfabrik
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
is quite hard to come by, especially so offered in Oak as the majority were produced in Teak. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with bouclé. Refreshing design
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf
Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Oak and Leather High Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Armchair by Hans Wegner
Armchair by Hans Wegner
H 31 in W 25 in D 21 in
Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
By Hans Olsen, C.S. Mobler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen armchair with frame of solid oak. Seat new upholstered with cognac aniline leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
Hans Olsen Pair of Armchairs
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Armchair by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage model 107 armchair designed by Danish designer Hans Olsen. A classic Danish design: the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Vintage Armchair by Hans Olsen
Vintage Armchair by Hans Olsen
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 23.23 in
Armchair by Knud Færch
By Knud Faerch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cowhorn chair in teak and oak with black leather seat. Knud Færch / Slagelse Møbelværk.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak, Teak

Armchair by Knud Færch
Armchair by Knud Færch
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Shift Armchair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
wooden box that surround a curved leather interior. Shift series also comprises an armchair, a table, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Ash, Chestnut, Oak, Walnut

Shift Armchair
Shift Armchair
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 29.53 in
Bergère Armchair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Inspired by the classical French armchair, the Bergère has an italicized profile combined with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint

Bergère Armchair
Bergère Armchair
H 33.86 in W 49.22 in D 37.41 in
GM4106 Tiger Armchair, Walnut oil, Naver Select Leather - Design by Henrik Lehm
By Gramrode Møbelfabrik
Located in Juelsminde, DK
rails in the woods oak, ash, elm, walnut and in a black-stained version. The GM 4106 Tiger armchair
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
GM4116 Panther Armchair, Walnut, Naver Aniline Leather - Design by Henrik Lehm
By Gramrode Møbelfabrik
Located in Juelsminde, DK
Henrik Lehm is the designer behind the Panther chair. Based on solid wood, leather, and stainless
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Børge Mogensen Four Armchairs for Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen four armchairs of oak and natural leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Two Armchairs for Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen two armchairs of oak and natural leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

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Oak Scandinavian Armchair Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of oak Scandinavian armchair leather available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of oak Scandinavian armchair leather — often made from wood, oak and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 170 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of oak Scandinavian armchair leather now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of oak Scandinavian armchair leather — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of oak Scandinavian armchair leather, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Johannes Hansen each produced at least one beautiful piece of oak Scandinavian armchair leather that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oak Scandinavian Armchair Leather?

Prices for a piece of oak Scandinavian armchair leather can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $637 and can go as high as $134,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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 

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

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. 

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.