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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
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 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, new upholstery in Kvadrat fabric designed by Paul Smith, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

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

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

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
H 37.5 in W 32 in D 38 in
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

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 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 Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, 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

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

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Teak

Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
Scandinavian 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
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
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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 36.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back lounge chair, grey fabric upholstery, teak, Denmark, 1960s Danish high back lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Danish Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, stained beech, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery
Danish Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery
H 34.26 in W 32.29 in D 34.26 in
Scandinavian Modern Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark 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 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 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 33.86 in
Near Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Reclining Elm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Near pair mid century Scandinavian Reclining elm chairs This mid century near pair of
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Elm, Upholstery

1950’s Dux Lounge Chair With Vintage “Fern” Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s High back lounge chair by Dux. Vintage upholstery with Ferns. Beech legs. Made in Sweden We
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Four Scandinavian Chairs - Teak, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful set of four Scandinavian teak chairs. Work from the 1960s. The four legs are slightly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Lavitta chair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta 2020
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 chairs, Danish design, with new upholstery
Located in Oostende, BE
Elegant pair of Danish chairs ( period and designer unknown) with beautifully shaped backrest. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Schiller Polstermøbler, lounge chair, fabric, beech, brass, Denmark, circa. 1950 This well
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
H 40.56 in W 34.26 in D 32.29 in
Fritz Hansen Attributed Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Upholstery, Model 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian modern design. In button tufted sheepskin upholstery with solid beech wood feet.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Svante Skogh upholstery ‘’775’’ lounge chair
By Svante Skogh, OPE Möbler
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstery and Black Laqcuered wood seat designed by Svante Skogh for Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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

Danish Wingback Chair in Beige Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Bulky Danish armchair with floral upholstery. The chair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s Comfortable lounge chair by Danish
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
to relax. The sharp round finishes of the upholstery make this a truly unique chair. This chair holds
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
H 39.18 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Easy Chair with Dark Sheepskin Upholstery, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
today as mid-century Swedish furniture design. This chair is designed in the typical Scandinavian modern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Danish Lounge Chair in Reupholstered Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1960s   This easy chair invites you to spend more time on it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Sweden by DUX with the original upholstery. Some fading
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Sweden, 1960s This armchair has all the flair and vitality of a typical
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
H 41.74 in W 35.04 in D 38.59 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, stately lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking, with elegant curved lines. Neck cushion
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This archetypical wingback chair of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
H 40.75 in W 32.68 in D 36.03 in
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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Charming Danish Easy Chair in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, brass, beech, Denmark, 1950s This wingback armchair of the 1950s is both
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair, multicolored pastel fabric, stained beech, Denmark 1930s. This
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage wooden dining chairs made in Denmark. Wooden frames with cognac faux leather upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Bleached Walnut Campaign Safari Chair with Leather or Suede Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari chair is a reference to Danish furniture mid-century design from the 1960s with
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery. Established in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Grace Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Essential Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Oksen' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Essential Leather Upholstery. Established in 1872
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bulky Danish Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This bulky armchair features a sturdy yet inviting look
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Club Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1940s. Grand Scandinavian club chair in patinated
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish High Wingback Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Beautiful, organic armchair designed made in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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Scandinavian Upholstery Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Scandinavian upholstery chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian upholstery chairs — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are 950 antique and vintage Scandinavian upholstery chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Scandinavian upholstery chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian upholstery chairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large Scandinavian upholstery chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller Scandinavian upholstery chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 15.75 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Scandinavian upholstery chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Scandinavian Upholstery Chairs?

Scandinavian upholstery chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,713, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $49,437.

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.