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Scandinavian-Modern Lounge Chairs in Wool, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of lounge chairs, original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Teak Lounge Chair By Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair by Grete Jalk for France & Son features a teak frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian modern asymmetrical lounge chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A Scandinavian modern asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by Arne Norell in the 1950s. Re
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair
Located in Paris, FR
by the New Nordic design in a culmination of comfort and timelessness. This designers lounge chair is
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Wool

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 38.98 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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

Materials

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland
By Puunveisto OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs, model “Lehti” (leaf) designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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Wool

Scandinavian Elm Lounge Chair with New Soft Orange Kvadrat Wool Fabric
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Light and elegantly shaped Danish modern lounge chair. It´s shape is very close to the nursing
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Two-Tone Wool, 1940's
By Hjalmar Jackson, Axel Larsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair in the style of Swedish Designer, Axel Larsson and master
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Duxello Lounge Easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in Sherpa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Duxello lounge easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in sherpa. Very comfortable
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Lacquer

Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Scandinavian Nanna Ditzel style lounge chairs elm and wool Denmark 1960
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs in the style of Nanna Ditzel, Denmark 1960. It´s shape
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Teak & Oak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Elegant, lovely silhouette with beautifully
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs "Bodö" by Svante Skogh
By Svante Skogh, AB Hjertquist & Co
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning Swedish lounge chairs "Bodö¨" in oak with wool cushions and leather details designed in
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Teak Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Boucle Easy Chair, 1940s, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
chair an Iconic piece of early Danish Modern furniture design it also offers amazing seating comfort
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Mid Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, Mid-Century Modern, reclining lounge chair features a elegant, walnut frame that slides
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Hallingdal Wool
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Holmenkollen" by Arne Tidemand Ruud
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Karlstad, SE
The Holmenkollen lounge chair, designed by Arne Tidemand Ruud and produced by AS Inventar, is a
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

1970s, Danish lounge chair, wool, oak, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original olive
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Scandinavian Laminated Beech Lounge Chair, in Style of Alvar Aalto, ca. 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
in a beautiful colored Wool on a Canvas base, this chair will be an excellent investment for years of
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Fiord Wool
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

1950s, Danish lounge chair, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech

White Wool Lounge Chairs by "Illums Bolighus", Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing pair of lounge chairs made for "Illums Bolighus", Copenhagen in the 1950s. The chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Wool

Danish Peter Hvidt Style Lounge Chair in Light Blue Striped Wool
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of 1950s small scale lounge chairs i the style of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Nanna Dietzel Lounge Chairs, Danish Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Scandinavian easy chairs produced for Willadsen and designed in 1952. These modern lounge chairs are executed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Nanna Dietzel Lounge Chairs, Danish Modern
Nanna Dietzel Lounge Chairs, Danish Modern
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 24.81 in
Lounge Chair in Green Hallingdal Wool, Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair upholstered in green Hallingdal wool. The Chair is of danish design and from the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Late 1950's or early 1960's classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Fiord Wool (in stock)
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Lounge Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Johannes Larsen. The chair is made from solid stained beech and has been reupholstered in custom made wool
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak lounge chair, circa 1960's. Sculptural frame with high back and neck pillow, a very comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 26 in D 34 in
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak lounge chair, circa 1960's. Sculptural frame with high back and neck pillow, a very comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Oak Lounge Chair
Danish Oak Lounge Chair
H 41 in W 26 in D 34 in
Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A 1930s arm - lounge chair made in modernist style.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 24.81 in
Scandinavian modern easy chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs and produced by Puunveisto, Finland
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wool, Ash

Rare Erik Ole Jørgensen for Chris Sørensen Lounge Chair in Beige Wool
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Chris Sørensen, easy chair, wool, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1954 This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair is characterized by the best qualities of the country’s mid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair with new upholstered with blue fabric. Frame of stained beech. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 30.32 in
Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig, Teakwood & Oak, 1958
By Kurt Østervig, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage highback lounge chair from 1958 by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. The chair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak, Teak

Nanna Ditzel Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wool by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Iconic pair of comfortable lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in collaboration
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "755" by Svante Skogh for Ope Möbler, Sweden
By OPE Möbler, Svante Skogh
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chairs "Fåtölj nr 755" by Svante Skogh for Olof Persons Fåtöljindustri. Designed at the
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960
By Kurt Østervig, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern lounge chairs by Kurt Østervig for Ryesberg Møbler, 1960. Scandinavian Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Elias Svedberg Lounge Chairs, 1939
By Sparreholms Snickerifabrik, Elias Svedberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high-quality materials, featuring a sturdy wooden frame and long pile wool, these lounge chairs exude
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Elias Svedberg Lounge Chairs, 1939
Elias Svedberg Lounge Chairs, 1939
H 34 in W 30 in D 33 in
Danish 1940's Lounge Chair with Cabriole Legs of Mahogany and Wool Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very stylish Danish low lounge chair. We are unaware of the designer and maker for this
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Mahogany

Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair with Teak Accent on Armrests
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Late 1950's or early 1960's classic danish modern lounge chairs boasting wood tipped arm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Natural Wool and Oak Lounge Chair by Leif Hansen for Kronen in Denmark
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Rare and beautiful solid low back Scandinavian lounge chair with the original natural colored
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

1960s Pair Wool and Oak Lounge Chairs by Leif Hansen for Kronen in Denmark
By Leif Hansen, Kronen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Rare and beautiful pair solid high and low back Scandinavian lounge chairs with the original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Curvy Danish modern black and white pair of lounge chairs with seat cushions
By Hans Olsen
Located in DK
This pair of  lounge chairs with seat cushions were designed in 1956 by Hans Olsen (1919-1992). The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder lounge chair in solid teak. New upholstered cushions with blue wool. Made by Vamo.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Carl-Axel Acking for Nk Hantverk Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Wool
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet Hantverk, lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

1980's Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy / Club Chair by HS Design Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chair from the 1980's and designed and made by HS
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

1980's Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy / Club Chair by Hs Design, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chair from the 1980's and designed and made by HS
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

1980's Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Lounge / Easy Chair by HS Design, Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful set of two craftsman lounge / easy chairs from the 1980's and designed and
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Danish Modern Lounge Chair "Model No.56" by Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern lounge chair "model no. 58" in patinated oak made at Slagelse Møbelværk in the late
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade", Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This Lounge Chair designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early set of "Cigar" lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

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Scandinavian Modern Wool Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and wood. We have 529 antique and vintage Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 19.3 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and France & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scandinavian Modern Wool Lounge Chairs?

Prices for Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Scandinavian modern wool lounge chairs begin at $540 and can go as high as $49,437, while the average can fetch as much as $4,709.

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 Lounge Chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.