Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair by Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Little Petra VB1 lounge chair by Viggo Boesen. New edition.
Sheepskin, Walnut
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair & Pouf in Oak/Karakorum 003 for &T
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Oak
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair&Pouf in Walnut/COM(Customer's Own Material) for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Walnut
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair & Pouf in Oak/COM (Customer's Own Material) for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Oak
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Walnut & Karakorum 003, by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Walnut
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Oak & Karakorum 003, by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Oak
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. ...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Walnut & C.O.M 'Customer's Own Material' for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Walnut, Upholstery
Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Material: sheep skin 17 mm sahara, oiled walnut Dimensions: Little Petra VB1 lounge chair : H: 75 cm/ 29.5 in, D: 83 cm / 32.7 in, L: 81 cm / 31.9 in , Seat H: 40 cm / 15.7 in, Seati...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Little Petra VB1 in "Special Order" Sheepskin Colors & Walnut for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Fabric, Walnut
Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Fabric, Oak
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Walnut for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in Hallingdal130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Walnut
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Oak for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Oak
Little Petra VB1 in Walnut & All Colors Karakorum 'Customer's Choice' for&T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Walnut
Set Little Petra VB1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. ...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Oak, Sheepskin
Little Petra vb1 in Hallingdal 130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Walnut
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Fabric, Oak
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Oak, Sheepskin
Little Petra vb1 & Pouf in Sheepskin M & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in Oak & All Colors Hallingdal 'Customer's Choice' for&T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Oak
Pair Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Oak, Sheepskin
Wulff ATD2 & Little Petra VB1 in Sheepskin, Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Pair Little Petra VB1, Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.It...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Set Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Little Petra VB1 & ATD1 Pouf Walnut & Karakorum by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight/Oak by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in Oak & All Colors Hallingdal 'Customer's Choice' for&T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Fabric, Oak
$6,625 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 26 in
Little Petra Lounge Chair in Sheepskin with Oak Frame by & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Sheepskin, Oak
Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Custom-made in Denmark, this sheepskin lounge chair is the epitome of luxury and comfort. Upholstered in the finest long wool New Zealand sheepskin, this chair not only feels incredi...
Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940. This majestic chair surrounds you with its curved backrest and is just as comfortable as it looks. It's been reupholster...
Sheepskin, Wood
Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful wing-back chair: sleek, organic and timeless. These attributes are met with high quality materials and the famous craftsm...
Oak, Sheepskin
Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair from Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair by Swedish designer, Gösta Jonsson, exudes quality and personality from all angles, and is the designer’s most famous model. The basic Swedish design principles are...
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15.7" Arm Height (inches): 24.63" All items ship from High Point, No...
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare version of the famous clam chair, upholstered in off-white sheepskin and leather buttons. This chair was most likely manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940. Condition: Very good...
Sheepskin, Wood
$13,250 / set
H 30 in W 32 in D 26 in
Little Petra Lounge Chair in Sheepskin with Oak Frame by & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Sheepskin, Oak
$6,003
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Danish Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair for Henry Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very rarely seen Model 58 lounge chair designed by Kurt Østervig in 1958 for Henry Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. A very inviting cocoon shape frame upholstered to the highest standa...
Rosewood
Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning lounge chair designed and produced in Scandinavia, 1950's. It has a very comfortable seat. The chair is just restored with new foam and new fabric, so it is in perfect ...
Bouclé, Wood
$9,426 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 33 in
Little Petra Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Sheepskin with oiled Walnut Frame
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$8,053 / set
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 35.83 in
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf in Walnut//COM(Customer's Own Material) for &T
By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Petra VB3 Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge c...
Walnut, Fabric
$11,683 / item
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 35.83 in
Petra VB3 Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut- Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge chair follow...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$18,295 / set
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf in Sheepskin M/Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Walnut, Sheepskin
$14,077 / set
H 38.98 in W 31.5 in D 35.83 in
Set of Petra Lounge Chair & Pouf-Sheepskin Moonlight/Walnut- Viggo Boesen for &T
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Petra VB3 Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort. The Petra lounge c...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$29,922
H 38.98 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in light grey Kvadrat fabric. Handles with oak details at the ends.
Upholstery, Oak
Brass frame Italian Mirror
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti shape brass frame mirror Contemporary mirror made in 1950s style Natural brass, will aquire a nice patina or can be polished back to shiny new brass
Brass
$3,050 / item
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Chair for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chair for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relationshi...
Leather
$980 / item
H 17.7 in Dm 15.8 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 15.8Ø"x17.7"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 Lounge Chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available to ...
Sheepskin, Beech
$5,528 / item
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 31.11 in
ARCH Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
ARCH Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin Upholstery by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak, Sheepskin. With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges new paths wit...
Other
Mezquite Large Floor Lamp by Isabel Moncada in Shou Sugi Ban Pinewood
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mezquite Large Floor Lamp — De Palo Collection by Isabel Moncada A commanding floor lamp that transforms any room into a gallery. Inspired by the stately presence of a chess bishop,...
Brass
$7,483 / item
H 29.53 in W 31.11 in D 32.68 in
Little Petra Limited Edition, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Limited Edition Little Petra chair features beautifully crafted solid brass feet and oiled walnut legs, expertly chosen by our in-house design team to work in harmony with its r...
Brass
$7,463 / item
H 31.89 in W 26.97 in D 25.6 in
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Ryo Lounge Chair by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Ryo armchair The Ryo is a new edition of a design first produced by cabinetmakers Hans Hansen & Son in the early 1940s at their workshop in Odense, Denmark. Ryo encapsulates the ele...
Sheepskin, Oak
$4,900 / set
H 13 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Custom-Made 'Black' Galets by Stephane Ducatteu for Decoratum
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
Custom-made 'Black' Galets Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France 2007. Signed. All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratum and are To Order on...
Concrete, Steel
$19,467Sale Price|25% Off
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
1880 Howard and Sons Grantley Sofa in Floral Ticking Stripe, UK
By Howard and Sons
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional Howard and Sons ‘Grantley’ sofa. This original Grantley H&S model sofa features down-filled outswept armrests that sit at the same height as the back, giving the ...
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa model BO46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, made in Denmark in 1946. Round beech legs. Reupholstered in sheepkin. Leather buttons. Excellent vintage condition. Early and important Finn...
Sheepskin, Beech
$4,800
H 33.27 in W 49.22 in D 18.9 in
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Pine Sofa / Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, this iconic two-seat sofa / bench is part of the celebrated Svensk Fur series. Crafted from pine, it features the collection's ...
Pine, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery
$12,144 / item
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 33.08 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Marion Linen Slipcovered Sofa - Greige
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our Marion slipcovered sofa in 100% natural linen. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushions. The soothing oatmeal color, reminiscent of natural flax linen, adds wa...
Hemp
$800 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 6.1 in
Cilla Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Table lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass with chromed brass fixtures and transparent and opaline glass cylinders. The lamp was designed in 1993 by Carlo Moretti. 60 watt inca...
Chrome
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century modern rectangular dining room table in Nordic oak. Very likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark (born...
Oak
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.