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6 Scandinavian modern white oak dining chairs tan upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian modern set of dining chairs. Has tan woven upholstery in very good condition. Chairs are ready for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Scandinavia, 1960s Set of six Scandinavian dining chairs in teak or rosewood. These are a nicely
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Vintage 1960s North American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
H 31.75 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of six vintage rosewood dining chairs feature rich hardwood finish and upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 36.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Arm Chair with New Beige Upholstery, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak lounge chair from the 1960's with new beige velvet upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Teak

Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
created a cozy, inviting chair that features typical Scandinavian Modern details. The lounge chair has a
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Set of 5 Teak& Green New Upholstery Dinning Room Chairs
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period set off 5 dining room chairs made in 1960s, Denmark. The chairs has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Scandinavian Wingback Chair in Ocean Blue Upholstery
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, bouclé, stained beech, Scandinavia, 1940s This bulky wingback chair strongly
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Model shown: Wood stain - Dark Oak Dimensions: D. 52 x W. 53 x H. 81 The Lavitta Chair is a modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta 2014
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern rosewood set of four dining chairs, Denmark. Newly upholstered in a putty
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Model shown: Wood stain - Oak Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73 The Lavitta Chair is a modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavia Woodworks Co.
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of three, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs by the
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Vintage 1960s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavia Woodworks Co Teak Dining Chairs
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs by the
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Vintage 1960s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian-Modern Swivel Chairs, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
, meticulous restoration, and exquisite upholstery, these Scandinavian Modern swivel chairs are an exceptional
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta Lounge Chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta Lounge chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Oak

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

Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Modern White Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chairs attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden from the mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By Neils O. Möller, D-Scan
Located in Madison, WI
Teak dining chairs by DScan, upholstered with beige/ cream colored wool upholstery. Very beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 6 chairs in rosewood. New upholstery in Kvadrat fabric
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

1950s Scandinavian Modern Pivot Back Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak dining chair with a pivoting backrest and upholstered seat. Two chairs available with arms
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, beech, cane, fabric, Scandinavia, 1960s. This Scandinavian Modern easy chair
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs Ulferts Sweden
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of upholstered and very comfortable lounge chairs by Ulferts. Dovetailed joinery on
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Walnut and Cream Leather Dining Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Built to order dining chairs with solid walnut frame with oil finish. High quality leather. Very
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Upholstery

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's Large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
H 37.5 in W 32 in D 38 in
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. The chair will find its place in the office space thanks
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Textile, Oak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Plaid Armchair with Original Upholstery
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This chair has a beautifully classic Scandinavian design with tapered legs, tilted headrest and slight
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Classic Scandinavian Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Dux, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern walnut lounge chair by DUX / Sweden, amazing sculptural walnut curved
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

6 Scandinavian Upholstered Dining Chair Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabin Chalet
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of six, 4 sides and 2 armchairs in original upholstery is in fair condition, without rips or
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Ash

Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair After Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scandinavian Modern wingback armchair featuring the style of Aksel Bender Madsen. This chair has a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Teak, Plywood

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs After Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature comfortable sculpted seat backs
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chairs , manner Of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic PAIR Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chairs , manner Of Hans Wegner. Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair , manner Of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair , manner Of Hans Wegner. Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian modern teak leather safari lounge chair with ottoman yellow
By Arne Norell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian modern teak leather safari lounge chair with ottoman yellow upholstery. Very clean
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Rare Authentic Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell. This chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Beautiful Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with mohair upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with mohair upholstery. Clean solid teak Danish dining
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chairs with Tapered Feet, Scandinavia, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
iterations of what has come to be called Scandinavian Modern have managed to go on “speaking” to users
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Ari Easy Chair Arne Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Minneapolis, MN
steel frame and boasts new high quality upholstery in Italian leather by Studio Art. Heavyweight
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Scandinavian Modern Birch Spindle Rocking Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-century rocking chair with the new boucle white upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bouclé, Birch

Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman, after Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman, manner Of Hans Wegner. Superior quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Lounge Chair By Yngve Yngve Ekström For Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, "Lamino" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese features a curvaceous, high
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak, Bentwood

Scandinavian Modern Swedish White Sheepskin Easy Chair Attributed to Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chair from the mid-20th century attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Blue Scandinavian Modern Cone Chair or Side Chair by Verner Panton Denmark 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue Scandinavian Modern cone chair or side chair by Verner Panton 1958 and executed by Gebr. Nehl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern by Carl Malmsten ”Lata Greven” Pair of Chairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Lata Greven” chairs designed by Carl Malmsten around 1953. This particular
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Birch, Wool

Pair of Scandinavian Chairs from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two chairs of original Scandinavian manufacture from the 1950s. The fabric is original
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Chairs from the 1950s
Pair of Scandinavian Chairs from the 1950s
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Scandinavian lounge chair from the 1960/70's, with original leather and cow hide upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Teak

Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Hjelle Mobelfabrik
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern high back easy chair manufactured by Hjelle
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Four Dining Room chairs by Johannes Anders
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs from the 1960s is a beautiful example of the elegance and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
H 37.5 in W 33.5 in D 35.5 in
Set of 6 Scandinavian Modern Pinewood Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Odense, DK
Charming set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs in solid pinewood and original striped upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early "Egg" chair with vintage upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Set of 8 Scandinavian modern birch dining chairs in boucle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 8 Scandinavian modern birch dining chairs in boucle Upholstery. Sold as a set of 8 chairs
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Birch, Plywood

1930s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in København K, 84
craftsmanship and this easy chair is in top condition with only a minimum of wear to the upholstery and copper
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Organic Scandinavian Modern Vintage Six Brown Teak Dining Chairs Erik Buch 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern Organic six (6) dining chairs or chairs by Erik Buch for O.D.Mobler 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak and Vinyl Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century club chairs feature tufted vinyl upholstery with sturdy teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in the Style of Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian lounge chair features sculpted paddle slat seat back and webbed seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

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Scandinavian Modern Upholstery Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. We have 942 antique and vintage Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs, measuring 15.75 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Fritz Hansen produced popular Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Scandinavian Modern Upholstery Chairs?

Prices for Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Scandinavian modern upholstery chairs begin at $100 and can go as high as $49,437, while the average can fetch as much as $3,712.

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.