Scandinavian Modern Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962
This industrial set of four chairs was designed by the Swedish de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Easy chair 'Focus' design Bengt Ruda, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
, 1960s.
Strong and thick cognac brown leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair for Baker. Black Leather, Teak Frame. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Amazingly well preserved original Finn Juhl Model 48 armchair manufactured by Baker, 1950s. Original finish with warm patina with original black le...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Paire de chaises scandinave vintage teck henning Sorensen
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire de chaises scandinaves en teck signées Henning Sorensen
en très bon état
les assises ont été refaites en tissu gris anthracite (touché laine) p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque co...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Frits Henningsen Danish Highback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century high-back lounge chair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making work...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, pair of dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s
Pair of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba. The design features a striking combination of mate...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
‘Lovö’ Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
‘Lovö’ Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet , Sweden , Circa 1930th.
Stained pine. Metal braces on sides later added.
Pencil marked ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Blue Hans Olsen Model 134 Oak Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 with oak frame, seat and back made of bentwood, upholstered in blue wool. Manufactured by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, model 134/55.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchairs, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller - Pair of Model 62 Armchairs in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Mol...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
Armchairs / chairs with armrests made of plywood and iron frame, painted with special outdoor paint ( good for a covered patio or porch , not for direct exposure to weather). 1950s....
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Fannett Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set Of 2
Located in Bunnik, NL
Set of 2 dining chairs made of teak plywood and black painted legs and spindle backs. Chairs are in good condition, slightly refreshed. No marking, but the chairs are identical to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 'FH4103' chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 'FH4103' tripod chairs, by the renowned Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1950s.
These iconic chairs are affectionately known as the 'heart chair' due to their distinctive ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests, Black Lacquered Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built out of organic materials, it ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
1960s Pagholz Danish Dark PlyWood Shaped Chairs Set of 8
Located in IT
Set of 8 chairs from the 1960s in dark wood-colored molded plywood Danish. Marked Pagholz.
Very good conditions.
Conservative restoration.
On request we can divide the set in 4 + 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of 1940s Chairs in longhaired lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with longhaired lambskin.
Frame of stained beech.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Aslak 2106 Chair, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ilmari Tapiovaara model Aslak 2106 chair manufactured by Asko in the 1950s. Birch plywood and birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
The Aslak ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Child Chair from ca 1850, Pine wood
Located in Farsta, SE
Child Chair, ca 1850
Great patina and organically beautiful shapes.
Made out of pine tree.
Height : 72 cm /28.3 inch
Seat Height: 44 cm /17.3 inch
Width: 37 cm /14.5 inch
Depth: 2...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
1992 Sweden Modern Campus AB Chairs by Johannes Foersom for Lammhults, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This elegant Swedish modern campus chairs were introduced in 1992 by the designer Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Loranzen.
The lightweight design and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm / Chair. PK11 / Fritz Hansen
Located in 足立区, JP
Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The item is in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Children's chair In Light blue color With Patina From 1920
Located in Lejre, DK
Adjustable children's chair in light blue with patina from around the 1920s.
Measurements in cm: H:79 W:52 D:52
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair shows, their furniture generally united form and function; in every design, they p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare Trinidad teak dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, circa 1995. The seat cushions in red f...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
FRAMA Minimal Scandinavian Design Triangolo Sculptural Chair in Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Per Holland Bastrup in 1989, the Frama Triangolo Chair embodies a breathtakingly progressive, sculptural design.
Defined by sleek lines an...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Light Oak, White Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural Light Oak
Leather: Spectrum, Mineral col.30160
Wood types avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Norway, cube chairs have been in use since the Middle Ages, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, cube chairs were mostly used in the farming communities in Eastern and Southern Nor...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Jens Risom Style Cotton Canvas Webbed and Maple Chairs in great vintage condition. Measures 19.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Maple
Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
There is a maker's medallion on the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric hallingdal65.
There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher / Armchair. ｍodel J 3063 / A. J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Vestervig Eriksen, 1960s, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of four dining chairs by Vestervig Eriksen from 1960s, made by Brdr. Tromborg’s Eftf., Møbelfabrik as the original stamp says. It is still preserved on the back side of the seati...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
Teak Wooden and Rattan Counter Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan counter stool with a structure in teak wooden and handcrafted braided rattan combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe
Located in Beirut, LB
David Rowland's 4/40 dining chairs are very comfortable and have been awarded many design awards.
The chairs are stackable, made with metal wire chrome frame and metal sculpted seat ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Oregon Pine Side Chairs by Roland Wilhemsson
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Modern solid pine dining chairs by Swedish company Karl Andersson and Söner, designed by Roland Wilhemsson. Wonderful woodworking details that are also present in the des...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair and Stool in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Easy Chair in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Dark stained beech, original green leather and brass
Styl...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master with a rustic yet modern design.
The most attention-grabbing visual element of this rare model is the backrest with eight wooden spindles that create an airy look that recalls the traditional slatback chair style. The curved top rails have a sculptural look mimicked by the armrests that are also supported by individual slats. This creates a unified appearance that highlights the diverse shapes and the natural beauty of the beech wood and its versatile grain. Interesting details are to be found everywhere in the design, including the perfectly fitted seat cushions and the uniquely arranged stretchers connecting the legs. As the lower structure with the legs and stretchers combine straight lines with round shapes, the design gains a sculptural look that is appealing from all angles. The structure displays a beautiful contrast between the smooth beech frame and the elegant and textured bouclé fabric of the cushions. The chair’s manufacturer, FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture company established in 1942, and Børge Mogensen served as the design studio’s manager. Mogensen and the designers he employed came from the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild tradition and were unwilling to prioritize anything over craftsmanship and quality.
Extremely modest and confident at the same time is how these chairs can be best described. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques; the resulting models are Danish Modern classics.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. The chairs’ cushions have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
23.42 in W x 24.4 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 25.39 in
59.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 82.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 64.5 cm
About the designer:
Borge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Pair of FCH1A Dining Chairs Edited By Seltz, circa 1980, France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs for Seltz, France, circa 1980.
Solid beech.
Dimensions: 95 cm H, 46 cm W, 55 cm D, seat height: 45 cm.
Good original condition.
Another pair available.
All purc...
Category
1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric.
There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Fauteuil scandinave vintage en teck Henning Kjaernulf 1960
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil scandinave en teck et simili cuir Henning Kjaernulf
en très bon état
dimensions : profondeur 50 cm x largeur 54 cm x hauteur 80 cm
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
2020 MK99200 Folding Chair by Mogens Koch for Carl Hansen in Teak & Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a listing for two (sold separately) MK99200 Folding Chairs made with a solid and oiled teak frame, leather seat/back and leather armrests. The chairs, designed by Mogens Koch...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Series of 6 Danish chairs, Teak and Skai new, model 418, Arne Vodder for Sibast.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very beautiful Scandinavian dining room chairs. The completely redone seats (straps; foam and fabric) offer great comfort. Sober and very elegant design. Superb manufacturing quality...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Single Danish Teak & Beech Dining Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech mid-century dining chair, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved backrests and generous seat design provide support and comfort. Solid wood frame with cross braces for stabili...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
2021 Carl Hansen BK15 Dining Table in Oiled Teak by Bodil Kjær
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BK15 Indoor-Outdoor Dining Table, made of solid teak wood. The table, designed by Bodil Kjaer and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates circa 2021 and ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Black Leather Teak Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Arne Hovmand-Olsen dining chair, teak, black leather, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak and walnut 'Penguin' chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
Located in Kleinburg, ON
This chair is a rare and original example of one of the most iconic designs by the Danish architect and furniture maker Ib Kofod-Larsen, who was known for his elegant and comfortable...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs Sunny Yellow
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of yellow Arne Jacobsen series 7 chairs for Fritz Hansen. No real signs of wear. This iconic design is one of the most successful chairs every produced from this era. Incredibly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ansager Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural organic chair made in solid maple by Ansager Møbler, Denmark.
Danish craftsmanship, marked with Ansager stamp.
Ansager, Denmark, is synonymous with exceptional craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of H. Brockmann-Petersen Teak Lounge Chairs, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
One of the more iconic designs of Danish mid-20th century furniture designer H. Brockmann-Petersen, these attractive lounge chairs feature sculptural frames in well-crafted teak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Stool and Chair in Rosewood with Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original brown leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Aino Aalto, rare set of 5 children´s chairs, 1940's
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This rare set of 5 children's chairs, designed by Aino Aalto in the 1940s, features a timeless and classic design that could also be used as tables. With its Montessori inspired desi...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Series Of Four Scandinavian Chairs - Vejle Mobelfabrik - Rosewood - Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of four vintage Scandinavian chairs produced by Vejle Mobelfabrik in the 1960s. Work in solid Rio rosewood in the spirit of Kai Kristiansen. The veining is magnificent. Dynamic d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
2021 BA001S Preludia Wood Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Oak & Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA001S Preludia Wood Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with an ebonized oak/beech frame and purple ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
2021 Carl Hansen & Son CH106 Square Coffee Table by Hans Wegner in Glass & Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two CH106 Coffee Tables, priced individually. The tables, made with a stainless steel base and glass top, were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2021 BA001S Preludia Wood Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Oak & Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BA001S Preludia Wood Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black oak/beech frame and black leather seat. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Leather
Johannes Andersen Set of Six 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This set of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes And...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Easy Chairs for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s and 60s. The organic and neat elegance of these chairs is typical of Ekström’s approa...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Norr11, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $83,516 while the average work can sell for $3,192.
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