Pair of Swedish Velour Upholstered Teak Dining Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs were made in Sweden. They're made of teak and have velour upholstery. They have a Danish Modern style.
Teak
'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair + 'Little Big' Pouf by Norr11, Barnum col.03
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered + Little Big pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Models shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03 Fabric: l...
Wool, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Upholstered in Sand Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round arm armchairs and ottomans. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, beige / sand, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Svegards Markaryd Set of 8 Teak Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Svegards Markaryd
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Svegards Markaryd Sweden! Nice large set! 8 Teak Chairs with newly upholstered seats and backs. Very solid set, but easy to move and handle. High backs look great around a table!
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
$5,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Swedish off white boucle Upholstered Club Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Swedish Modern upholstered club chairs from the 1940s. They feature beautifully curved backs and rounded, sprung upholstered seats. The chairs are newly upholstered in off...
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs and Ottomans, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs and ottomans. Handmade in England. Solid beech frames and sprung seats, with solid oak feet. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs and ottomans. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak f...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Teak chair with curvy seat upholstered with light fabric and leather details
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in DK
This rare teak easy chair has a curvy seat and the back is upholstered with light fabric. Its armrests, piping and buttons on the back are fitted with Niger leather. The chair was d...
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 Swedish Velour Upholstered Teak Dining Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs were made in Sweden. They're made of teak and have velour upholstery. They have a Danish Modern style.
Teak
Gesture Upholstered Lounge Chair in Leather and Black Oak by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s Gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular molded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, who...
Leather, Foam, Oak
Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Danish upholstered club chair with stained beechwood legs, circa 1940s. Recently upholstered with a cotton blend and contrasting buttons and piping.
Upholstery
1940s Agner Christoffersen Set of 6 Solid Dining Chairs, Fabric Upholstered
By Agner Christoffersen
Located in London, GB
Agner Christoffersen Set of six solid wood dining chairs with uniquely tapered ladderbacks and upholstered with teal fabric with piping. Made by cabinetmaker N.C. Christoffersen, Cop...
Fabric, Hardwood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Schou Andersen. This set includes two Captains chairs. Newly upholstered in a performance blue velvet. Beautiful bentwood rai...
Velvet, Teak
$10,964 / set
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a golden brown, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in E...
Mohair, Beech
Olive Green Upholstered Armchair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Danish Modern armchair newly reupholstered in striking olive green fabric. The sculptural silhouette features a softly curved back and exaggerated boomerang arms. This low-pr...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Børge Mogensen Armchairs in Teak, Newly Upholstered, Søborg Møbler, 1960
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Søborg Møbler in the 1960s. Crafted in solid teak with a warm glow and elegant proportions, the chairs have bee...
Oak, Teak
$4,933Sale Price / set|40% Off
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 6 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Light Wool Upholstered
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen, set of six dining chairs of mahogany, hereof two armchairs. Seat upholstered with light wool. Designed 1947. Made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. Presented at th...
Hardwood, Wool
$10,141 / set
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern Nordic style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in an ivory, premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric. Handmade in England...
Beech, Alpaca
$6,167Sale Price / set|50% Off
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 7 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Horse Hair upholstered
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen set of seven solid hardwood dining chairs, seats upholstered with dark horsehair. Designed 1947. H: 82 W: 50 D: 52 Seat Height: 43cm. Presented at the Copenhagen ...
Hardwood, Animal Skin
$10,690 / set
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Handmade in England. ...
Alpaca, Beech
$5,345 / item
An Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A modern lounge chair / armchair upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Beech frames and sprung seats. Handmade in England. Also available in COM. The d...
Mohair, Beech
$1,233Sale Price|60% Off
Arne Jacobsen Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark 2002. Both have labels under the seat, there are two chairs in stock, price p...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Charming Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of modern round arm lounge chairs / arm chairs, with beech frames and sprung seats, upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
Robert Haussmann for De Sede DS-201 Chrome Red upholstered office chairs
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Haussmann for De Sede DS-201 Chrome Red upholstered office chairs. Original Burnt red/orange soft upholstery with slight fading otherwise very clean. Has logo on seat lining -...
Steel, Chrome
$12,334 / set
Pair of Lounge Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fast shipping ...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Also ...
Mohair, Beech
Early Ib Kofod Larsen Easychair Model 4346 / New Upholstered!
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Ib Kofod Larsen easychair, model 4346 in teak and creme fabric. Very early production with the old Fritz Hansen mark 1950s (see pic). Wood in a very good vintage condition with...
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Re-upholstered in Cashmere Boucle
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
We have restored and repolished 14 frames of Kai Kristiansen’s super comfortable model 42 chair designed in 1957. We have reupholstered the oval backs and seats in cashmere Boucle....
Bouclé
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Armchairs in Beech and Teak with Sheepskin Upholster
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A refined pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1950s. Executed in beech wood with elegant teak “shoes” on the legs, a signature detail of Kofod-Larsen’s work. Rece...
Teak, Sheepskin, Beech
Pair Of Danish Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Sets By Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of the Scandinavian Modern upholstered high back lounge chairs (model Slædestolen BM-2254) with matching ottomans were designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen for Freder...
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
80s Bentwood Armchair Upholstered Scandinavian Style Dining or Desk Chair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Featuring beautifully curved steam-bent wood arms and backrest, this chair combines sculptural lines with a warm wood finish and a neutral upholstered seat and back for everyday comf...
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Bentwood, Plywood
1960s Teak Midcentury Modern Armchair Wool Upholstered Danish Scandinavian Chair
Located in London, GB
A classic Scandinavian midcentury modern armchair in teak wood frame. The teak frame has been beautifully restored showcasing and emphasising on the pointed curves. The upholstery ...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Set of Six Mid-Century Swedish Dining Chairs in Pearwood, Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The seat, back rest of the Scandinavian side chairs are upholstered with the original faux leather, enhanced by brass nailheads.
Metal, Brass
Set of 6 Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs with Yellow Skai, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
The chairs feature upholstered seats and backrests in warm yellow skai, which contrasts nicely with the dark rosewood.
Faux Leather, Rosewood
llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen, Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in København K, 84
Rare 1960s swivel chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, executed in chromed steel with a refined, architectural clarity that resonates with the period’s exploration of...
Chrome
1950s Danish Lounge Chair Upholstered With Bordeaux Red Fabric And teak Armrests
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant and characterful mid-century Danish lounge chair from the 1950s, showcasing the clean lines and refined craftsmanship typical of Scandinavian design. The chair features a be...
Fabric, Teak
$3,687Sale Price|20% Off
Easy Chair with Low Back Upholstered in White Fabric, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair with a low back, upholstered in an elegant white fabric and resting on beautifully polished rosewood legs, is a masterpiece of Danish design from the 1960s. Its clean li...
Wool, Rosewood
$4,246Sale Price|20% Off
Easy Chair with Tall Back Upholstered in White Fabric, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair with a high back, beautifully upholstered in white fabric and elegantly resting on rosewood legs, represents an iconic piece of Danish design from the 1960s. Meticulousl...
Wool, Rosewood
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Easy Chair in Teak and Newly Upholstered Grey Wool Seats by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This elegant easy chair, crafted from teak and expertly reupholstered in soft grey wool, is a stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian design.
Wool, Teak
$2,756Sale Price|20% Off
Easy Chair With Stool In Teak Upholstered With Black Leather by Arne Vodder
By Komfort, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair and ottoman makes a beautiful statement in any room with its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned Arne Vodder and produced by Komfort...
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
A good quality Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen with teak shaped sculptural arms on scissor style legs, in blue with a weighted adj...
Teak
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
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.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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