Scandinavian chair: 47 iconic models

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Nordic style places a lot of emphasis on the details and the combination of furniture and accessories in interior design. It is no coincidence that furniture manufacturers in this part of Europe have designed a collection of furniture designed to complement Nordic design spaces.

We have selected 47 Scandinavian chair models that represent the best of the furniture manufacturing tradition: iconic furniture reproductions invented by the great names of the Nordic style.

Classic scandive chair in white and wood: About A Chair by Hee Welling

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A very talented creator, Hee Welling invented models that marked a good deal of Nordic design furniture. The Scandinavian chair above is an exemplary product of the designer’s office in the city of Copenhagen. Simple and elegant, this chair would suit the decor of a private residence or a work area open to the public.

Scandinavian wooden chair for kitchen or dining area: Wishbone inspired by Hans J. Wegner

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This chair is a reproduction of an invention by Hans J. Wegner. appointed wishbone (bone fork), it is one of the most known works of his office. The model in the photo above, made of walnut, takes the form of the original and proposes to highlight the natural beauty of Scandinavian design.

Nordic style wooden chair and rectangular dining table: Elbow after the original model by Hans J. Wegner

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Nordic wooden design chair with black seat: CH33 with design inspired by Hans J. Wegner

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The Scandinavian chair CH33 in this image is inspired by a furniture designed by Hans J. Wegner, while bringing a number of improvements to the original model. It is available in oak and chestnut wood, with a black upholstery fabric or leather effect.

Scandinavian chair “Presidential Election” after the model by Hans J. Wegner

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This is another model inspired by Hans Wegner’s creations. This Scandinavian wooden chair has a remarkable history: it became famous thanks to the televised debate between the candidates for the post of President of the United States Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy, candidates who were both sitting in the original version of the chair that dates from 1949. It is from this little anecdote that comes the name of the furniture.

Scandinavian armchair in white for dining room or office: Series 7, furniture replica by Arne Jacobsen

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With the following Scandinavian chair model, we move into the field of inventions of another great creator, Arne Jacobsen. The piece of furniture is one of the best-selling products of this great designer. With the model above, you can acquire a faithful reproduction.

White chair and Nordic style wood inspired by Charles and Ray Eames

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Charles and Ray Eames are two other well-known names in the world of Nordic style decoration. In 1951, the name Eames became known thanks to the so-called Side Chair which combined a white seat with wooden legs. It is this iconic piece of furniture that has served as inspiration for the making of the Scandinavian chair seen in the picture above.

Nordic Style Chairs and Armchairs: Wooden Lounge Chair by Eames and S Style by Verner Panton

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Scandinavian wooden furniture: Nerd design chair by Muuto

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These wooden furniture represent contemporary trends in Scandinavian decoration. They were made in 2012 by David Geckeler on behalf of Muuto. The furniture is made of recycled wood and has legs in solid walnut, oak or lacquered ash. The model is perfect for a dining room interior, a dining area or Nordic design office.

Scandinavian Dining Chairs: Master by Kartell

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Designed by Philippe Starck for the Kartell brand, Master interprets the shapes of three iconic models of Nordic design by combining them into one piece of furniture remaquable. In fact, the Scandinavian chair that we see in the photo above takes the forms of the Tulip by Eero Saarinen (see below in this gallery), Eiffel by Eames and Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen we saw above. In addition to its aesthetic appearance, the furniture also has the advantage of being used outdoors and indoors. It is sold in two neutral colors, black and white, as well as in yellow, red and green.

Scandinavian design chairs and armchairs: Drop by Arne Jacobsen

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Scandinavian chair Drop (gout) is a seat model that will certainly tempt lovers of Nordic style and vintage design. Brought to the world more than 50 years ago by Arne Jacobsen, the original chair is impossible to acquire today. But, fortunately, we have furniture inspired by this chair that are just as elegant!

Scandinavian Furniture Idea for Dining Room and Dining Area: Cover by Muuto

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Sold by Muuto, the Scandinavian chair Cover (cover), on the picture above, was shaped by the creator Thomas Bentzen. Made entirely of wood and having no artificial elements, it will appeal to lovers of natural decoration who could decorate their kitchens or dining rooms Nordic atmosphere.

Modern Black Chair for Scandinavian Interior: Grand Prix after Arne Jacobsen

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The original chairs named Grand Prix were launched on the market in 1957 by Arne Jacobsen. They are the result of a design work that is based on the shape of the human body and is intended to offer a sensation of incomparable comfort to their users. These replicas of the original Nordic furniture are accessible in several bright colors and in black.

Nordic style modern chairs in yellow and green: Fiber by Muuto

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Following the fruitful collaboration of Aleksej Iskos and Boris Berlin, the chair Fiber (fiber) above was born. Produced in 2014 by Muuto, it features composite materials and is upholstered in Kvadrat fabric or leather in a series of neutral tones. The legs that support the seats are made of walnut.

Nordic chair in recycled wood and reproduction of the original model by Eames

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The following example of Scandinavian chair takes an existing Eames model and faithfully imitates its original appearance to provide a very comfortable seat, which can decorate a private home interior or a public establishment.

Nordic Style Dining Chairs in Yellow and Black: Salt by Tom Kelley

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Tom Kelley is a designer who has worked for agencies and businesses around the world and whose furniture-making design has been influenced by the principles of simplicity and natural beauty typical of Scandinavian style. So, the appearance of the Scandinavian chair Salt (salt) on the picture above is undeniably inspired by Swedish design that has been adapted to modern living spaces. The legs of this furniture are regarded as its most remarkable feature since they make the chair very compact and ideal for small spaces.

Scandinavian Style Chair Model: J104 by Jørgen Bækmark

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These wooden furniture are known as J104. Invented by Jørgen Bækmark, a designer who collaborated with the Danish brand FDB Mobler, they illustrate one of the typical traits of the Scandinavian style and products of this brand: the natural and uncluttered air of its products. In addition to the natural wood version, they are available in black, red, white and gray.

Nordic-inspired vintage chairs in black Thonet

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This is a model of furniture that is similar to Scandinavian design without belonging to a Nordic brand collection. Indeed, the Thonet model was made in Germany and is influenced by the vintage style and the country house decoration in the countries of Central Europe and Scandinavia. The pieces of furniture in the picture above are a replica of the original furniture that is particularly difficult to find on the current market.

Scandinavian design armchairs for dining table: Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen

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These comfortable chairs are a copy of the Model 42 chair by Kai Kristiansen. With their distinct look, typical of popular decoration during the second half of the 20th century, they would fit well in a space of minimalist and traditional style. The models are made of solid walnut wood and have upholstered seats in gray taupe upholstery.

Scandinavian indoor armchair: Oslo by Torbjørn Anderssen Espen Voll and Swan by Arne Jacobsen

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Nordic Designer Armchair Design for Workspace or Dining Room: Tulip by Eero Saarinen

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Eero Saarinen is an architect and designer who worked on the chair Tulip (tulip) by taking classical forms from the beginning of the atomic age (towards the middle of the 20th century) and in particular, the fascination of the technology and its use in the service of the hearths in the United States and in Western Europe. These chairs are a faithful copy of the original model, made with an aluminum base, a plastic seat and removable fabric cushions. These are available in several colors to incorporate more easily into modern interiors.

Modern style transparent chair: Louis Ghost by Philippe Starck

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Another iconic creation by Philippe Starck, the transparent armchair says Louis Ghost. The pieces of furniture shown above take the lines of this chair to offer us a stackable version, in several translucent colors.

Wooden chair with black upholstery fabric: Shell inspired by Hans J. Wegner

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The armchair Shell (shell) is another invention of Hans J. Wegner who is at the origin of this very high quality reproduction model made of walnut and leather from Italy.

Nordic style wooden armchair: Cuba by Morten Gøttler

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The Cuba design armchair was designed by Morten Gøttler in 1997. It is a piece of furniture that has been produced with great attention to detail: the linen parts were made by hand, the oak wood structure was lacquered, the metal materials were made of high quality copper. Space-saving furniture par excellence, Cuba is foldable and simple to put in a corner of the room.

Contemporary Scandinavian living room deco idea with armchairs by Jens Risom

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The next model in our list is the lounge and living room armchair invented by Jens Risom and influenced by both Scandinavian decoration and the typical style of 20th century American residences. The replica on the picture above is made of linen and wood to offer a feeling of ultimate comfort.

Nordic style wooden armchair for deco: CH25 inspired by Hans J. Wegner

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With this picture, we discover another chair inspired by the works of Hans J. Wegner and, more particularly, by his chair CH25. The furniture is made of ash wood with rattan seat and backrest made by hand.

Scandinavian design living room chairs: Poang by Ikea and wooden chair by Jens Risom

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Nordic style wood and leather cabinet: Model 45 by Finn Juhl

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This piece of furniture is a reproduction of the Scandinavian 45 chair by Finn Juhl, a designer known for exporting the Nordic style to the United States. The armchair on the image above is accessible without losing its quality and durability. The elements of the original model have been replaced by more economical products: beech wood painted in a shade close to that of walnut and a mix of linen and cotton that replaces the leather trim.

Scandinavian furniture for home interiors: Selig Z by Poul Jensen

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Another truly iconic piece of furniture, the Selig Z chair was designed by Poul Jensen. It has a solid wood frame and a padded seat and backrest in blue, gray or white.

Nordic style upholstered metal armchair: Barcelona by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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With this Nordic design chair, we turn to the work of the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The replica of the original Barcelona armchair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe has a metal structure that is complemented by leather cushions available in white, black and red.

Modern Style Leather Chairs: Grand Confort by Le Corbusier and Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer

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Nordic style upholstered armchair with footrest stool: Womb by Eero Saarinen

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It is thanks to the creative efforts of Eero Saarinen that this very elegant Scandinavian chair was born in 1948. Baptized Womb (uterus), she is at the origin of this copy made in fiberglass padded cashmere. The model is available in several colors, such as orange, red and purple and arrives with a footrest stool of the same shade.

Modern lounge chair for interior: LC4 by Le Corbusier

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This indoor lounge chair mimics the look of the famous LC4 model by Le Corbusier. It is made of steel and covered with a leather trim in black, white or brown.

Scandinavian chair of modern design: Egg by Arne Jacobsen and Diamond by Harry Bertoia

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Modern Nordic Interior Furniture: Butterfly by Hardoy

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The armchair Butterfly (butterfly) by Harody that dates from 1938 is so well known that it probably does not need presentation. This beautiful reproduction has a leather seat that can be decorated with a cushion for even more comfort.

Designer armchair and footstool: Contour by Grant Featherston

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Grant Featherston is an Australian designer who invented the Contour armchair with a footstool in the early 1950s. The original models of this furniture are now part of the symbolic products of Scandinavian design and are sold, for this reason, at fairly high prices. This copy allows you to buy a Contour chair at a much more reasonable price.

Scandinavian Style Home Furniture: Upholstered Chair and Stool: Ox by Hans J. Wegner

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Beautiful upholstered Scandinavian style armchair: Teddy Bear by Hans J. Wegner

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Teddy Bear is another Scandinavian piece of furniture with design by Hans J. Wegner. The beautiful print above is made of walnut and alder, with a cashmere upholstery fabric.

Scandinavian design vintage furniture: Mod by Lumi Source

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The Scandinavian Mod chair is a product of the Lumi Source brand whose style is typical for the middle of the 20th century. The reproductions of the furniture shown in the photo above are made of walnut that is covered with fabric in shades of black or white.

Scandinavian design wooden chair: Zig Zag inspired by Gerrit Rietveld

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Modern Design Armchairs in White and Black: Ball Style by Eero Aarnio

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