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Scandinavian Modern Dining Room 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 

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. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool hunting chairs by Kurt Østervig, model 168. Made from oak with distinct lines, cognac colored leather with decorative straps in the back.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green & Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame, painted mint green, and a green Chagrin leather seat (ordered COL or Customers Own ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Leather

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted bright...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchair in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chair, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s This armchair is designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk and epitomizes comfort and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Eight Poul Volther Refinished Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 dining chairs in oak designed by Poul Volther for FDB Møbler in 1954. The chairs have been overlooked and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very goo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

8 Brazilian Rosewood Spindle High-Back Dining Chairs Danish Sibast Model No. 422
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A large and commanding set of dining chairs in Solid extremely endangered Brazilian Rosewood. These Spindle Back chairs were designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler of Den...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech with Black Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH88T dining chair made with a black powder coated steel frame and what appears to be a lacquer finish on the beech seat and back. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Oak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik. Solid oak frame with papercord. Set of 4. Classic Danish design. In good vintage condition.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

In Between Sk2 Chair, Smoked Oiled Oak & Nobel Black Leather for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his ey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in White 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) CH33T Chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

2020 BK10 Dining Chairs by Bodil Kjaer for Carl Hansen Teak 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a listing for two BK10 Indoor—Outdoor Dining Chairs, made with a solid teak frame. The chairs were designed by Bodil Kjaer and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. They ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Eight Arne Jacobsen 3207 and 3107 Chairs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1973
Located in Dronten, NL
Matching set of 6 arm chairs model 3207 and 2 side chairs model 3107 designed by Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1973. Cream colored lacquer with some wear as o...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid glossy lacquered maho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Papercord

2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH47 Dining Chair in Oak w/ Natural Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH47 Dining Chair made with a solid oiled oak frame and natural paper cord seat. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech & Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are five CH37 Dining Chairs (sold individually) designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted black with black paper cord seats. These chairs date to circa 2020 and are guaranteed as authentic. Condition is excellent with only minimal wear. Three of the chairs appear generally terrific. See photos. One chair has a small blemish on the top left corner and another has blemishes on the arms (chairs 4 and 5). If interested, feel free to reach out for specific details. If you chose to purchase four or five of the chairs, we could likely touch-up or refinish those blemished areas so that they were not visible or much less visible. The other three are very nice. These came directly from Carl Hansen and were likely never used in a home or office setting. The minor blemishes on the two chairs were likely just a result of them being stacked at one point. As noted, five chairs are available. The price listed is for one chair. The CH37 chairs...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Papercord

Set of 4 Oak Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Bovenkamp, The Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A nice set of oak dining chairs with new green upholstery. We think it is a design by the Dutch midcentury furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp, since the oak frame and the shape of ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, set of eight dining chairs, teak, fabric, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s Set of eight dining chairs designed by the Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The chairs ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Faux Leather

4 Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and leather "Lis" dining chairs, by Niels Koefoed circa 1960's. Iconic, comfortable ladder back design with bowtie slats. Elegant, organic lines with beautiful wood grain pa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood, Leather

2021 Set of 7 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of seven Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (three are available, though priced individually) CH20 Elbow Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Leather

2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Grey Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are two (sold separately) CH88T dining chairs, made with a powder coated steel frame, beech back and a wood seat. The chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Blue Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) CH33T Chairs designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted st...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Scandinavian Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An ebonized and upholstered dining chair, the waisted curved back, above a tight seat and padded arms, on square tapering legs. With a performance fabric and antiqued steel nailheads...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950´s Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather by Carl Hansen & Søn The iconic "Sawbuck chair" was designed by Hans Wegner...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 scandinavian dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant scandinavian dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik. Unique backrests that run all the way down to form the back legs. Reupholstered seats in white bouclé. Very good conditi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

2021 BA003T Preludia Sled Dining Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BA003T Preludia Sled Dining Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak seat and black powder-coated st...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Silver Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH33T Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted Silver Grey (we believe ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Brown Upholstery and Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight armchairs, fabric, stained beech, metal, Denmark, 1960s This Danish set of dining chairs features an elegant profile with cur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

2021 EOO4 Dining Chair by EOOS for Carl Hansen in Blue Fabric & Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an EOO4 Embrace dining chair with a solid oak frame and a light blue down seat with white trim. The chair was designed by EOOS and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Down

2021 BA002F Preludia Dining Chair by Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA002F Preludia 4-Leg Dining Chair, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black powder-coated steel fra...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Black Oak and Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black solid oak frame and black paper cord seat. Th...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

2020 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Grey w/ Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame painted grey, and a black Thor 301 leather seat. The chair dates to circa 2020 and is guaranteed as authentic. Condition is very good with some scuffs on the paint. We can touch-up and further clean it up if the customer desires. See photos. This chair came directly from Carl Hansen. This was used as a floor model in one of their showrooms. The CH20 chair...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

2021 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oil Oak with Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak frame, oiled, with a natural paper cord seat. This c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Six Black Arne Jacobsen Dining chairs Mod. 3107 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
The Series 7 chairs, also known as Model 3107, are a masterpiece of mid-century design. Created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955, these chairs h...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Carl Malmsten Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of four dining chairs, walnut, velvet, Sweden, 1940s Designed by Carl Malmsten in the forties, these dining chairs have a beautiful elegant silhouette executed wi...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

2021 CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech, Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair made with a black beech frame and black leather seat. The seat leather appears to be Loke 7150. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Beech

2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Beech Natural Paper Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two are available, though the price listed is for each chair) CH37 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame, painted black with a natural paper cord seat. The chair dates to circa 2020 and is guaranteed as authentic. Condition is excellent with some light wear from use. See photos. The chairs came directly from Carl Hansen and appear to have never been used in a home or office setting. The CH37 chair...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

"Cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight “Cowhorn” dining chairs by Knud Færch, made from teak with dark cognac leather seats. Beautifully sculpted backrests in a distinct, ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Handsome Set of 6 Danish Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exceptionally handsome set of six Danish modern teak dining chairs. Distinguishing features included beautifully sculpted arms and legs, amply padded backrest and bottom cushions, floating seat. Solid teak construction. Sleek Danish Modern design, made in Thailand by esteemed producer, Benny Linden...
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1970s Thai Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Modern Italian Design Beech & Leather Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made in the 70s. They feature a beech wood structure and a brown woven leather seat. The s-shaped backrest, linked with the squared legs, is the ma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Borge Rammeskov Set of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, c1960s
Located in London, GB
Borge Rammeskov - Set of 8 Dining Chairs, c1960s Set of 8 dining chairs with beautifully grained, sculptural rosewood frames with steel details on the back legs. The seats have been...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962 Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered with pr...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Teak Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs Denmark, 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen made by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik Teak Danish Modern Diningroom Chairs, Denmark. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please co...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, 'Pinguin' dining chairs, mahogany plywood, fabric, coated iron, Denmark, design 1953, production, 1960s. The 'Pinguin' chair by Ib Kofod-La...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Niels O. Moller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller Model 78 dining chairs, 1962 Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Rare early productions ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When designing the Trinidad Chair Model 3298 in 199...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six dining chairs in teak and upholstered in green striped wool, of Danish design from the 1960s. The chairs are in great vintage condition. *Only sold together as a set of 6...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair 4130
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair, model 4130. Original vinyl seat cover in very nice shape. Pretty clean example, spine in good shape! Solid Chair perfect...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of twelve fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik. The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the A-frame chair is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its modest appearence but advanced design with curved backrest, crooked angles, straight yet at the same time curved and bended lines... and on top of that as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use. The chairs have been checked, restored and reglued if needed, sanded and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and and will be reupholstered in fabric from a wide list of "Kvadrat" / Romo fabrics of your choice or a list of standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leater". Kai Kristiansen who is still alive was born in 1929 and raised in Thy, North Denmark. Originally a carpenter, Kristiansen was educated as a building architect at the Royal Academi of Arts in Copenhagen and graduated from here in 1954. His father was the propritetor of at furniture production company, so his interest in furniture was founded early. Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who died in 1959 and is considered the founder of modern Danish design. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and designer and cabinetmaker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999). Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of the are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff. Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of 4 Razor Blade Dining Chairs in Oak & Sheepskin by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 vintage "razor blade" dining chairs in solid patinated quarter sawn Scandinavian oak upholstered in long haired organic sheepskin from Gotland. A very impressive set in good...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Sheepskin

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chairs, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s This armchair is designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk and epitomizes comfort and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Moller, Model 79
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice set of six teak dining chairs designed by Nils Moller, circa 1960s. The chairs are solid teak construction with black Naugahyde upholstered seats. The set is in very good...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Naugahyde, Teak

A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs in Birch, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of decadent rare Art Deco dining room chairs in birch root, made in the early 20th century by a Swedish Cabinetmaker. Ca 1920s. Great veener work, that shows a beautiful struc...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Birch, Burl

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chair in Teak and Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen dining chair, teak, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s Dining chair designed by the Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The chair has a very simple and organic design. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 12 Swedish ladder back chairs in pine
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and uncommon set of 12 ladder back dining chairs in solid acid stained pine dining chairs made in Sweden in the 1950's in the ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller, Fritz Hansen, and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. 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 dining room 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 $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,465.

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