The Scandinavian mid-century furniture industry developed in the period between the 1930s and the 1970s, and it was a period of significant growth and innovation. This period saw the emergence of several iconic designers and furniture manufacturers, who created a new style of furniture that combined functionality, simplicity, and modernity.

The development of the Scandinavian mid-century furniture industry was influenced by several factors, including the social and economic conditions of the time, the availability of new materials and technologies, and the influence of modernist design principles.

One of the key factors in the development of the Scandinavian mid-century furniture industry was the emphasis on functionalism and simplicity. This approach to design was influenced by the social and economic conditions of the time, which demanded furniture that was practical, affordable, and easy to manufacture. The designers of the mid-century furniture industry focused on creating furniture that was more...

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A 1960s teak armchair in the Danish style 89 cm high, 56 cm…

Danish Style Teak Armchair from the 1960s

A 1960s teak armchair in the Danish style 89 cm high, 56 cm wide, 64 cm deep

Child's chair, c.1950s Denmark. Teak frame with angled tapered…

Danish Teak Child's Chair with Mint Upholstery, c.1950s Denmark

Child's chair, c.1950s Denmark. Teak frame with angled tapered legs and original pale mint upholstery. Height 60 cm, width 47 cm, depth 53 cm.

Magnus Oleson, pair Danish laminated beech office chairs

Danish Laminated Beech Office Chairs by Magnus Oleson

Magnus Oleson, pair Danish laminated beech office chairs

Swedish Spindle Back Side Chair, c. 1960, with blue upholstered…

Blue Upholstered Swedish Spindle Back Chair

Swedish Spindle Back Side Chair, c. 1960, with blue upholstered seat, stamped 'Sweden Made in Austria, height 86 cm width 52 cm depth 47 cm

1970s steel and laminated ply desk chair, purchased in Denmark

Danish Steel and Plywood Desk Chair (1970s)

1970s steel and laminated ply desk chair, purchased in Denmark

Armchair, c.1970s Denmark, ebonised timber bow Armrest, black…

Ebonised Armchair with Upholstered Seat and Chrome Legs

Armchair, c.1970s Denmark, ebonised timber bow Armrest, black upholstered seat on chrome legs, height 77 cm, width 54 cm, depth 48 cm

Armchair, c.1960s Denmark. Oak frame high back with blue…

1960s Danish Oak Armchair with Blue Upholstery and High Back

Armchair, c.1960s Denmark. Oak frame high back with blue woollen upholstered seat. (a/f hole to underside of seat cushion)

A Norwegian folk Art child's tri-pod chair with original…

19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Child's Tri-Pod Chair, Hand-Painted

A Norwegian folk Art child's tri-pod chair with original hand-painted floral finish, 19th century, 52 cm high, 41 cm wide

Jamie Hayon 'Pina' chair for Magis green painted metal, fabric…

Green Pina Chair by Jamie Hayon

Jamie Hayon 'Pina' chair for Magis green painted metal, fabric cushion and natural ash, Finland c2016, 78 cm high, 40 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Pair of Danish teak and woven sea grass side chairs

Danish Teak & Sea Grass Side Chairs

Pair of Danish teak and woven sea grass side chairs

A 1960s three piece lounge suite in the classic Danish style…

Danish-style 3-Piece Lounge Suite from the 1960s

A 1960s three piece lounge suite in the classic Danish style including a two seater and two armchairs, two seater: 77 cm high. 130 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Rosewood chair, c.1960s Denmark, ladder back with, blue…

Danish Rosewood Ladder Back Chair with Blue Upholstery

Rosewood chair, c.1960s Denmark, ladder back with, blue upholstered seat, height 83 cm, width 53 cm, depth 50 cm.

A late 19th century marquetry inlaid chair, height 98 cm, width…

Marquetry Inlaid Chair, Late 19th Century

A late 19th century marquetry inlaid chair, height 98 cm, width 43.5 cm, depth 45 cm

Pair of arm chairs Swedish bentwood with grey velvet upholstery…

Swedish Bentwood Armchairs with Grey Velvet Upholstery

Pair of arm chairs Swedish bentwood with grey velvet upholstery and head rests

A vintage Danish black leather yoke back office chair,…

Vintage Danish Leather Office Chair with Yoke Back

A vintage Danish black leather yoke back office chair, impressed maker's mark to base, 80 cm high

A pair of Scandinavian blond timber armchairs with camel…

Scandinavian Blond Armchairs with Leather and Rattan

A pair of Scandinavian blond timber armchairs with camel leather upholstered seats and rattan backs, 54 cm across the arms

Armchair, c.1960s Denmark, teak frame with paddle armrests and…

Armchair, c.1960s Denmark, teak frame with paddle armrests and wool upholstered seat, height 78 cm

Scandinavian moulded plywood armchair & footstool upholstered…

Brown Leatherette Armchair and Footstool Set

Scandinavian moulded plywood armchair & footstool upholstered in brown button back Leatherette.

A Danish black leather and chrome chair, with curved arms

Danish Leather and Chrome Curved Armchair

A Danish black leather and chrome chair, with curved arms

A pair of Danish teak elbow chairs with black vinyl upholstery,…

Danish Teak Elbow Chairs with Black Vinyl Upholstery

A pair of Danish teak elbow chairs with black vinyl upholstery, 58 cm across the arms

Pair of Danish chairs, teak veneer on metal frame, Denmark, c…

Danish Teak Chairs on Metal Frame (or) 1960s Danish Teak Chairs

Pair of Danish chairs, teak veneer on metal frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 76 cm high, 49 cm wide, 49 cm deep

A 1950s Danish chair in orange wool fabric, 83 cm high, 64 cm…

Orange Danish Wool Chair from 1950s

A 1950s Danish chair in orange wool fabric, 83 cm high, 64 cm wide, 63 cm deep.

Danish armchair, teak veneer with vinyl seat, Denamrk, c 1960s,…

Teak Armchair with Vinyl Seat, 1960s Danish Design

Danish armchair, teak veneer with vinyl seat, Denamrk, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 52 cm deep

A pair of mid century Scandinavian armchairs upholstered in…

Mid Century Scandinavian Vinyl Armchairs

A pair of mid century Scandinavian armchairs upholstered in vinyl

A modern Swedish black leather-upholstered swivel-based…

Swedish black leather swivel armchair

A modern Swedish black leather-upholstered swivel-based armchair, 1960s, the raked back above the low out-swept arms and loose seat cushion, on an aluminium pedestal base. Height 85 cm. Width 78 cm. Depth 75 cm

Armchair, c.1960s Danish, teak armrests and cigar legs with,…

Danish Teak Armchair with Green Stripes

Armchair, c.1960s Danish, teak armrests and cigar legs with, striped green upholstery, height 90 cm, width 66 cm, depth 76 cm

Leather armchair, c.1960s Denmark, highback with terracotta…

Leather armchair, c.1960s Denmark, highback with terracotta leather upholstery on tapered teak legs, height 97 cm, width 77 cm, depth 82 cm

A pair of Scandinavian blond timber armchairs with camel…

Scandinavian Timber Armchairs with Leather and Rattan

A pair of Scandinavian blond timber armchairs with camel leather upholstered seats and rattan backs, 54 cm across the arms

Two Swedish Swivel Armchairs, white vinyl upholstery, on…

Swedish Swivel Armchairs with White Vinyl Upholstery (2)

Two Swedish Swivel Armchairs, white vinyl upholstery, on chromed steel base (2)

Three 'Nobody' chairs for Hay Pet Felt made from recycled…

Recycled Pet Felt Chairs: Nobody Collection

Three 'Nobody' chairs for Hay Pet Felt made from recycled materials. Light grey & blue, Sweden c2000s, 46 cm high, 42w x40 cm deep

Scandinavian rocking chair; decorative cane with original…

Scandinavian Cane Rocking Chair with Floral Cushion

Scandinavian rocking chair; decorative cane with original floral cushion. Scandinavia; c 1960s; 77 cm high, 65 cm wide, 75 cm deep.

A Danish mid century design armchair in teak with a horse-shoe…

Teak Armchair with Horse-Shoe Back and Upholstered Seat

A Danish mid century design armchair in teak with a horse-shoe shaped back on tapering cylindrical legs with upholstered set

Pair of armchairs Danish, c1970s, chrome Tube Cantileaver frame,…

Danish Teak and Chrome Armchairs with Orange Upholstery

Pair of armchairs Danish, c1970s, chrome Tube Cantileaver frame, shaped teak back with orange upholstery, and timber armrests, height 79 cm

Pair of lounge chairs, c.1970s by Farstrup, Denmark, stained…

Pair of lounge chairs, c.1970s by Farstrup, Denmark, stained bentwood beech frame with Slung canvas seat and brown leather upholstered cushions, height 80 cm, width 64 cm, depth 74 cm each

1950s Danish oak and teak side chair, sturdy construction and…

1950s Danish Oak & Teak Side Chair with Woven Cane Seat

1950s Danish oak and teak side chair, sturdy construction and with original woven cane seat upholstery

A pair of 1960's Danish chairs manufactured by Moller

1960's Danish Moller Chairs

A pair of 1960's Danish chairs manufactured by Moller

Mid century armchair, Distressed tan leather, Denmark, c 1960s,…

Distressed Leather Mid Century Armchair from Denmark

Mid century armchair, Distressed tan leather, Denmark, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 61 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Mid century tub chair, Denmark, c 1960s, 83 cm high, 72 cm wide,…

Danish Mid Century Tub Chair, 1960s

Mid century tub chair, Denmark, c 1960s, 83 cm high, 72 cm wide, 73 cm deep

A 1970s leather and chrome Danish sling chair, 72 cm high, 66…

Danish Leather Sling Chair with Chrome Base

A 1970s leather and chrome Danish sling chair, 72 cm high, 66 cm wide, 66 cm deep.

A Danish wingback armchair, tan leather on timber frame.…

Vintage Danish Tan Leather Wingback Armchair

A Danish wingback armchair, tan leather on timber frame. Internal spring seat, Denmark, c 1960's, 100 cm high, 82 cm wide, 82 cm deep, condition: tan leather is in good condition, with no visible tears. Minor discolouration and scuff marks to leather and…

Pair of Swedish swivel chairs, c1970 bentwood with padded brown…

Swedish leather swivel chairs on rosewood base

Pair of Swedish swivel chairs, c1970 bentwood with padded brown leather upholstery on rosewood base, height 91 cm

Four Danish tub chairs, blonde wood, painted wood, and leather,…

Danish Blonde Wood Leather Tub Chairs (8 words)

Four Danish tub chairs, blonde wood, painted wood, and leather, Denmark, c 1980s, 74 cm high, 52 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Danish spindle back club chair, black leather and stained…

Danish Spindle Back Leather Club Chair

Danish spindle back club chair, black leather and stained hardwood, Denmark, c 1970s, 75 cm high, 70 cm wide, 66 cm deep

Danish armchair, distressed tan leather on bentwood frame,…

Distressed Tan Leather Armchair on Bentwood Frame

Danish armchair, distressed tan leather on bentwood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 78 cm high, 63 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Siesta chair for Westnofa, leather on plywood frame, Norway, c…

Westnofa Leather Siesta Chair

Siesta chair for Westnofa, leather on plywood frame, Norway, c 1960s, 82 cm high, 62 cm wide, 72 cm deep

Folding lounge chair contemporary Danish with Strapped Hessian…

Danish Oak Lounge Chair with Hessian Straps

Folding lounge chair contemporary Danish with Strapped Hessian upholstery oak frame

Armchair, in the manner of Georg Thams, c.1970s Denmark, dark…

Georg Thams-inspired Leather Swivel Armchair

Armchair, in the manner of Georg Thams, c.1970s Denmark, dark brown leather upholstery, on star swivel base, height 99 cm, width 73 cm, depth 82 cm

Magnus Olesen pair of vintage Danish ash scroll armchairs with…

Vintage Danish Ash Armchairs with Black Vinyl Upholstery

Magnus Olesen pair of vintage Danish ash scroll armchairs with black vinyl upholstery, bearing maker's label, 75 cm across the arms

Danish green leather armchair, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Green Leather Armchair

Danish green leather armchair, circa 1960s

Pair of Danish mid-century brown leather armchairs, with loose…

Danish Mid-Century Brown Leather Armchairs with Loose Cushions

Pair of Danish mid-century brown leather armchairs, with loose cushions, 80 x 75 x 68 cm

A Scandinavian armchair upholstered in chocolate leather with…

Scandinavian Leather Armchair with Dark Stained Frame

A Scandinavian armchair upholstered in chocolate leather with dark stained frame, 79 cm high, 75 cm across the arms

1970s Danish leather reclining swivel chair, purchased in…

Danish Leather Swivel Recliner Chair from 1970s

1970s Danish leather reclining swivel chair, purchased in Denmark

Two Danish armchairs, c.1970s, high and low back with, winged…

Midnight Brown Leather Danish Armchairs, 1970s

Two Danish armchairs, c.1970s, high and low back with, winged armrests and, midnight brown leather upholstery, highback height 93 cm, width 82 cm, depth 82 cm, lowback height 75 cm, width 82 cm, depth 74 cm

Mid century Danish retro rosewood armchair Brazilian rosewood…

Danish Rosewood Armchair with Rounded Arms and Legs

Mid century Danish retro rosewood armchair Brazilian rosewood with shaped rounded arms & legs, 62 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 79 cm high

Danish green fabric lounge chair on fixed base

Green Fabric Lounge Chair on Fixed Base

Danish green fabric lounge chair on fixed base

Danish armchair, black vinyl, on oak frame, Denmark, c 1960s,…

Black Vinyl Danish Armchair on Oak Frame (1960s)

Danish armchair, black vinyl, on oak frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 73 cm high, 57 cm wide, 47 cm deep

A 1980s Danish elbow chair, solid beech construction and with…

Danish Beech Elbow Chair with Tubular Arms

A 1980s Danish elbow chair, solid beech construction and with arms of tubular form

Danish mid-century brown leather armchair

Danish Brown Leather Armchair - Mid-Century Design

Danish mid-century brown leather armchair

A vintage Danish brown leather flared armchair with brown…

Danish Leather Armchair with Flared Arms and Timber Base

A vintage Danish brown leather flared armchair with brown stained timber base, 100 cm high, 84 cm across the arms

A pair of Danish designer tub chairs with blue upholstered seat…

Danish Designer Tub Chairs with Blue Upholstery

A pair of Danish designer tub chairs with blue upholstered seat and string webbing, circa 1990s, 62 cm across the arms

Pair of Danish elbow chairs, circa 1960

1960 Danish Elbow Chairs

Pair of Danish elbow chairs, circa 1960

Swivel chair, circa 1970s Danish ebonised bentwood frame and…

Danish Ebonised Swivel Chair with Leather Upholstery

Swivel chair, circa 1970s Danish ebonised bentwood frame and buttoned Bakers chocolate leather Upholstry, height 95 cm

Pair of armchairs Danish C1960s oak and beech with blue woollen…

Danish Oak Armchairs with Blue Wool Upholstery

Pair of armchairs Danish C1960s oak and beech with blue woollen upholstery

Pair of Danish rosewood armchairs, with leather upholstery, 62…

Danish Rosewood Armchairs with Leather Upholstery

Pair of Danish rosewood armchairs, with leather upholstery, 62 cm wide

Pair of Danish rosewood armchairs, with leather upholstery, 62…

Danish Rosewood Armchairs with Leather Upholstery

Pair of Danish rosewood armchairs, with leather upholstery, 62 cm wide

Danish green fabric lounge chair on fixed base

Green Fabric Lounge Chair on Fixed Base

Danish green fabric lounge chair on fixed base

Pair of antique 19th century Scandinavian Nordic carved pine…

19th Century Nordic Carved Pine Arm Chairs with Viking Motifs

Pair of antique 19th century Scandinavian Nordic carved pine back arm chairs, carved with Viking heads & motifs, and panels of strap work and dragons, approx 124 cm high, 60 cm wide,(2)

Low back Danish armchair c. 1970 oak, cream calico upholstered…

Cream Oak Armchair with Flat Armrests, 1970

Low back Danish armchair c. 1970 oak, cream calico upholstered seat below two flat armrests

Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finnish, 1914-1999 ). Rocking chair

Tapiovaara's Rocking Chair

Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finnish, 1914-1999 ). Rocking chair

Danish black vinyl armchair with rocking motion, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Black Vinyl Rocking Armchair

Danish black vinyl armchair with rocking motion, circa 1960s

Danish armchair with blue upholstery, circa 1960s

Blue Danish Armchair, 1960s

Danish armchair with blue upholstery, circa 1960s

Pair of good Danish design 1960's armchairs, rosewood with…

1960s Rosewood Armchairs with Leather Upholstery

Pair of good Danish design 1960's armchairs, rosewood with leather upholstery

Pair of good Danish design 1960's armchairs, rosewood with…

Rosewood Armchairs with Leather Upholstery - Danish Design 1960s

Pair of good Danish design 1960's armchairs, rosewood with leather upholstery

Hans Wegner CH44 chair, beech and leather, Denmark, c 1960s, 77…

Hans Wegner Beech and Leather Chair

Hans Wegner CH44 chair, beech and leather, Denmark, c 1960s, 77 cm high, 63 cm wide, 59 cm deep

Scandinavian armchair by Woodpoint, tan leather cushions with a…

Scandinavian armchair by Woodpoint, tan leather cushions with a teak frame. Woodpoint badge present. Denmark, c 1970s, 78 cm high, 66 cm wide, 81 cm deep

Danish swivel armchair, black leather with button-back feature.…

Black Leather Danish Swivel Armchair, 1970s

Danish swivel armchair, black leather with button-back feature. Swivel base, metal and chrome, Denmark, c 1970s

A lounge chair inspired by Kroken, in classic Scandinavian…

Scandinavian Lounge Chair: Kroken-Inspired Simplicity

A lounge chair inspired by Kroken, in classic Scandinavian style it is striking in its simplicity and instantly eye-catching, height 78 cm, width 77 cm, depth 94 cm

Pair of Danish armchairs solid teak and black leather seat,…

Danish Teak Armchairs with Black Leather Seats (8 words)

Pair of Danish armchairs solid teak and black leather seat, Denmark c 1960s, 74 cm high, 57 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Rosewood club armchair, c.1960s Danish, red buttoned vinyl…

Red Vinyl Danish Armchair from the 1960s

Rosewood club armchair, c.1960s Danish, red buttoned vinyl upholstery, height 76 cm, width 67 cm, depth 74 cm

Mid-century side chair, atomic vinyl upholstery, Denmark, c…

Atomic Vinyl Side Chair from 1950s Denmark

Mid-century side chair, atomic vinyl upholstery, Denmark, c 1950s, 80 cm high, 62 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Pair of Danish chairs. C.1960s teak frame, black vinyl seats

Danish Teak Chairs with Black Vinyl Seats

Pair of Danish chairs. C.1960s teak frame, black vinyl seats

A Swedish pair of Swedfurn swivel chairs, circa 1969

1969 Swedfurn Swivel Chairs from Sweden

A Swedish pair of Swedfurn swivel chairs, circa 1969

Pair of Danish armchairs; oak frame with dark caramel leather…

Danish Oak Armchairs with Caramel Leather Seats

Pair of Danish armchairs; oak frame with dark caramel leather seat and back. Denmark; c 1960s; 76 cm high, 61 cm wide, 50 cm deep.

Ole Gjerlov Knudsen chair for France & Son, stitched buttonback…

Danish Leather Chair with Oak Frame

Ole Gjerlov Knudsen chair for France & Son, stitched buttonback leather, on an oak frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 72 cm high, 58 cm wide, 70 cm deep

Danish armchair, bentwood with padded light brown leather…

Bentwood Leather Armchair, Danish Design

Danish armchair, bentwood with padded light brown leather upholstery, height 99 cm

Pair of armchairs, leather three seater Danish with stitchwork…

Danish leather armchairs and three-seater with stitchwork decoration

Pair of armchairs, leather three seater Danish with stitchwork decoration, height 86 cm

Danish club chair, solid oak with orange leather upholstery,…

Danish Oak Club Chair with Orange Leather Upholstery

Danish club chair, solid oak with orange leather upholstery, Denmark, c 1970s, 74 cm high, 64 cm wide, 66 cm deep

Danish tub chair, black leather on harwood legs, Denmark, c…

Black Leather Danish Tub Chair, 1960s

Danish tub chair, black leather on harwood legs, Denmark, c 1960s, 66 cm high, 71 cm wide, 64 cm deep

A pair of Scandinavian mid-century armchairs with Ottomans, in…

Purple Leather Armchairs with Ottomans

A pair of Scandinavian mid-century armchairs with Ottomans, in purple leather upholstery. The chairs have a swivel function. Chair height 100 cm, width 61 cm, depth 78 cm, ottoman height 36 cm

Danish brown leather armchair, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Brown Leather Armchair

Danish brown leather armchair, circa 1960s

Leather armchair, c.1960s Denmark, buttoned brown leather seat,…

1960s Danish Leather Swivel Armchair

Leather armchair, c.1960s Denmark, buttoned brown leather seat, on star swivel base, height 96 cm, width 80 cm, depth 84 cm

A Danish armchair, original upholstery, Denmark, c1960s

Danish 1960s Armchair with Original Upholstery

A Danish armchair, original upholstery, Denmark, c1960s

A Swedish brown leather sling chair

Swedish Brown Leather Sling Chair

A Swedish brown leather sling chair

A Scandinavian armchair with chocolate leather upholstery, 79…

Chocolate Leather Scandinavian Armchair - 79cm High

A Scandinavian armchair with chocolate leather upholstery, 79 cm high, 74 cm across the arms

High back Danish 1960s swivel chair

Danish 60s Swivel Chair with High Back

High back Danish 1960s swivel chair

A Scandinavian style rocking chair, elegantly formed in oak,…

Scandinavian Oak Rocking Chair with Rush Seat

A Scandinavian style rocking chair, elegantly formed in oak, with woven rush seat. Signed in monogram Jwm, height 10.4 cm, width 52 cm, depth 70 cm