Scandinavian Chair

Teak and rosewood, steam-bent curved backrests, seats in cord, patinated leather, or upholstered with Kvadrat textiles: each model attests to demanding and durable craftsmanship. At Vintage-Addict, we select Scandinavian chairs from the houses and workshops that shaped the golden age of Scandinavian design.

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Scandinavian chairs and 20th-century Danish chairs: this selection primarily gathers models manufactured in Denmark, along with certain Swedish creations representative of Scandinavian design. Their conception combines clean lines, quality materials, and particular attention to construction, proportions, and comfort.

Denmark holds a central place in this history, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s, which correspond to the golden age of Danish Modern. Designers, architects, and interior decorators then participated in the development of furniture where function, proportions, and quality of execution held an essential place. Creators such as Arne Jacobsen, Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner, or Børge Mogensen developed very different approaches to the Danish chair, from traditional cabinetmaking to the more industrial research of modernism. This evolution continued into the 1970s, with sometimes freer forms and the increasing use of new materials.

In the same vein as String wall shelves or Poul Cadovius wall units, as well as numerous Scandinavian sideboards, tables, and desks, these chairs demonstrate a shared pursuit of lightness, functionality, and constructive precision. This coherence among different furniture pieces largely contributes to the identity of post-war Scandinavian design.

Teak, rosewood, oak, or beech are widely used in these wooden chairs, with particular attention paid to joinery, the profile of the backrests, and the design of the bases. Seats can be made of wood, cord (Danish cord or “paper cord”), or leather, but can also receive upholstery in fabric. When their condition requires it, some chairs are restored or re-upholstered in our workshop, with different textiles chosen according to the model and its era, notably Kvadrat fabrics.

Highly present in 1950s and 1960s furniture, Scandinavian chairs are also part of our broader selection of 20th-century vintage chairs. This page, however, is specifically dedicated to creations and productions from Denmark and, more occasionally, Sweden, rather than European models merely inspired by the Scandinavian style.

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