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 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

Danish chair, timber frame, tan leather back and seat. Height…

Danish Leather Chair from Clifford Last Collection

Danish chair, timber frame, tan leather back and seat. Height 63 cm. Provenance: Written on underside of table: Property of sculpture artist Clifford Last. Private Collection, Melbourne

A pair of Norwegian occasional chairs. Height 72 cm

Norwegian Occasional Chairs - 72cm Height

A pair of Norwegian occasional chairs. Height 72 cm

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

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 pair of Danish hardwood black leather chairs, circa 1950. 102…

Danish Leather Chairs, 1950 Provenance Great Dane Furniture Melbourne

A pair of Danish hardwood black leather chairs, circa 1950. 102 cm high, 65 cm wide. Provenance: Great Dane Furniture, Melbourne

Danish mid-century brown leather armchair

Danish Brown Leather Armchair - Mid-Century Design

Danish mid-century brown leather armchair

Magnus Oleson, pair Danish laminated beech office chairs

Danish Laminated Beech Office Chairs by Magnus Oleson

Magnus Oleson, pair Danish laminated beech office chairs

Pair of Danish elbow chairs, circa 1960

1960 Danish Elbow Chairs

Pair of Danish elbow chairs, circa 1960

Danish green leather armchair, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Green Leather Armchair

Danish green leather armchair, circa 1960s

Danish black leather armchair, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Black Leather Armchair

Danish black leather armchair, circa 1960s

Pair of Danish chrome and brown leather armchairs, circa 1960s

Danish Chrome & Leather Armchairs (1960s)

Pair of Danish chrome and brown leather armchairs, circa 1960s

Danish armchair with blue upholstery, circa 1960s

Blue Danish Armchair, 1960s

Danish armchair with blue upholstery, circa 1960s

Danish chair and footstool with green upholstery, circa 1960s

Green Danish Chair and Footstool, 1960s

Danish chair and footstool with green upholstery, circa 1960s

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 brown leather armchair, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Brown Leather Armchair

Danish brown leather armchair, circa 1960s

Danish brown leather armchair and footstool, circa 1960s, a/f

Vintage Danish Leather Armchair and Footstool (a/f)

Danish brown leather armchair and footstool, circa 1960s, a/f

Pair of Danish brown leather armchairs, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Leather Armchairs

Pair of Danish brown leather armchairs, circa 1960s

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)

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

Large Tufted leather armchair, Danish, tan leather upholstery…

Danish Tan Leather Swivel Armchair

Large Tufted leather armchair, Danish, tan leather upholstery on four prong swivel base. Height 90 cm, width 84 cm, depth 72 cm

Pair of matching Danish black leather armchairs on chrome frame

Danish black leather armchairs on chrome frame

Pair of matching Danish black leather armchairs on chrome frame

Danish green fabric lounge chair on fixed base

Green Fabric Lounge Chair on Fixed Base

Danish green fabric lounge chair on fixed base

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 Danish oak farmed scissor armchairs

Danish Oak Scissor Armchairs

Pair of Danish oak farmed scissor armchairs

Four Swedish tan cushioned armchairs. C. 1960s tan seats on…

Tan Cushioned Armchairs on Chrome Base (7 words)

Four Swedish tan cushioned armchairs. C. 1960s tan seats on chrome base

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

Pair of quality Danish style lounge armchairs, with spindle…

Danish-style Lounge Armchairs with Spindle Backs and Feather Filling

Pair of quality Danish style lounge armchairs, with spindle backs and feather filling, 77 cm wide, 86 cm high

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

Tapiovaara's Rocking Chair

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

A Swedish pair of Swedfurn swivel chairs, circa 1969

1969 Swedfurn Swivel Chairs from Sweden

A Swedish pair of Swedfurn swivel chairs, circa 1969

A Danish designed double sides desk, 6 drawers with rosewood…

Rosewood Desk with Bookcase Back and Chair

A Danish designed double sides desk, 6 drawers with rosewood veneer finish & bookcase back together with chair, circa 1960. 73 cm 140 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs upholstered in green, with…

Green Scandinavian Armchairs with Fluted Legs

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs upholstered in green, with painted rails and legs, on tapered fluted legs. Height 114 cm. Width 90 cm. Depth 64 cm. Provenance: Purchased Charles Saunders Antiques, London

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

A Danish button backed armchair

Danish Button-Backed Armchair

A Danish button backed armchair

A Swedish brown leather sling chair

Swedish Brown Leather Sling Chair

A Swedish brown leather sling chair

High back Danish 1960s swivel chair

Danish 60s Swivel Chair with High Back

High back Danish 1960s swivel chair

Scandinavian moulded plywood armchair & footstool upholstered…

Brown Leatherette Armchair and Footstool Set

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

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

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

A pair of Scandinavian armchairs, c.1960's, black button backed…

Scandinavian Leather Armchairs with Rosewood Arms

A pair of Scandinavian armchairs, c.1960's, black button backed leather, rosewood arms

Set of ten Danish side chairs, with patterned blue velour…

Danish Velour Side Chairs from Mollies Boutique Hotel

Set of ten Danish side chairs, with patterned blue velour upholstery. Provenance: from Mollies Boutique hotel, Auckland

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

Scandinavian Easy Chair, brown leather, chromed steel base,…

Brown Leather Scandinavian Easy Chair with Chrome Base

Scandinavian Easy Chair, brown leather, chromed steel base, height 97 cm width 64 cm depth 91 cm

Danish Easy Chair, c. 1950, cream upholstery, timber, retains…

Cream Danish Easy Chair, 1950

Danish Easy Chair, c. 1950, cream upholstery, timber, retains manufacturer's stamp to underside, height 160 cm width 122 cm depth 26 cm

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)

Erik Buch model 49 armchairs, black leather seat, Denmark, c…

Erik Buch Black Leather Armchairs, 1960s Denmark

Erik Buch model 49 armchairs, black leather seat, Denmark, c 1960s

C. Vedell Brazilian rosewood easy chair, Denmark, c 1960s, 67…

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Easy Chair, 1960s

C. Vedell Brazilian rosewood easy chair, Denmark, c 1960s, 67 cm high, 73 cm wide

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 Danish armchair, original upholstery, Denmark, c1960s

Danish 1960s Armchair with Original Upholstery

A Danish armchair, original upholstery, Denmark, c1960s

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

A pair of Danish rosewood and leather armchairs, circa 1965

Danish Rosewood and Leather Armchairs (1965)

A pair of Danish rosewood and leather armchairs, circa 1965

A 1960s Danish teak desk and leather upholstered chair, 73 cm…

Danish Teak Desk and Leather Chair Set

A 1960s Danish teak desk and leather upholstered chair, 73 cm high, 60 cm deep, 106 cm wide

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

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 leather Falcon chairs, brown leather on plywood frame,…

Brown Leather Falcon Chairs, Denmark c. 1960s

Pair of leather Falcon chairs, brown leather on plywood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 100 cm high, 74 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Pair of leather fold out easy chairs, Distressed red leather on…

Distressed Red Leather Easy Chairs from Denmark

Pair of leather fold out easy chairs, Distressed red leather on plywood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 77 cm high, 74 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Leather wingback chair, chocolate brown leather, Denmark, c…

Danish Chocolate Leather Wingback Chair (9 words)

Leather wingback chair, chocolate brown leather, Denmark, c 1960s, 105 cm high, 72 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Button backed Falcon chair, brown leather on plywood frame,…

Brown Leather Falcon Chair, Denmark, 1960s

Button backed Falcon chair, brown leather on plywood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 82 cm high, 77 cm wide, 70 cm deep

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

Pair of Siesta chairs, brown leather on plywood frame, Denmark,…

Brown Leather Siesta Chairs from 1960s Denmark

Pair of Siesta chairs, brown leather on plywood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 47 cm high, 64 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Mid century leather armchair, chocolate brown leather, Denmark,…

Danish Mid-Century Leather Armchair

Mid century leather armchair, chocolate brown leather, Denmark, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 72 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Pair of mid century leather armchairs, chocolate brown leather,…

Mid Century Danish Leather Armchairs

Pair of mid century leather armchairs, chocolate brown leather, Denmark, c 1960s, 70 cm high, 88 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Pair of Danish armchairs, black leather on wooden base, Denmark…

Danish Leather Armchairs on Wooden Base

Pair of Danish armchairs, black leather on wooden base, Denmark c 1960s, 73 cm high, 71 cm wide, 82 cm deep

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

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

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

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

Pair of Danish armchairs, c. 1960, teak, with dark green loose…

Teak Armchairs with Green Cushions

Pair of Danish armchairs, c. 1960, teak, with dark green loose cushions (2), height 73 cm, width 67 cm, depth 64 cm

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs, caramel leather, canvas and…

Scandinavian Caramel Leather Armchairs on Casters

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs, caramel leather, canvas and chrome on casters, Denmark, c 1970s

Pair of Danish armchairs c. 1970, oak and brass, upholstered in…

Danish Oak Armchairs with Cream Upholstery (Pair)

Pair of Danish armchairs c. 1970, oak and brass, upholstered in a cream woven fabric (2)

Danish armchair c. 1960, oak, leather straps, beige velvet…

1960s Danish Oak Armchair with Leather Straps and Velvet Cushions

Danish armchair c. 1960, oak, leather straps, beige velvet cushions

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

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

1970s Danish leather reclining swivel chair, purchased in…

Danish Leather Swivel Recliner Chair from 1970s

1970s Danish leather reclining swivel chair, purchased in Denmark

Siesta chair, faded red leather chair on blondewood frame,…

Faded Red Siesta Chair on Blondewood Frame

Siesta chair, faded red leather chair on blondewood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 82 cm high, 62 cm wide, 79 cm deep

Falcon chair, tan leather on bentwood frame, Denmark, c 1960s,…

Tan Leather Falcon Chair on Bentwood Frame, Denmark, 1960s

Falcon chair, tan leather on bentwood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 82 cm high, 77 cm wide, 68 cm deep

Falcon chair, brown leather on bentwood frame, Denmark, c 1960s,…

Bentwood Falcon Chair, Danish Design, 1960s

Falcon chair, brown leather on bentwood frame, Denmark, c 1960s, 82 cm high, 77 cm wide, 68 cm deep

Danish sofa suite of three seat sofa & armchair patinated green…

Green Leather Danish Sofa & Armchair Set

Danish sofa suite of three seat sofa & armchair patinated green leather Denmark c 1960s

Danish Foldable armchair reupholstered in new grey fabric…

Grey Reupholstered Foldable Armchair from 1980s Denmark

Danish Foldable armchair reupholstered in new grey fabric Denmark c 1980s

A pair of Danish rosewood armchairs upholstered in red leather,…

Danish Rosewood Armchairs with Red Leather Upholstery

A pair of Danish rosewood armchairs upholstered in red leather, circa 1950s, 69 cm across the arms

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

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

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

Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920) Falcon chair, designed 1974…

Sigurd Ressel Falcon Chair

Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920) Falcon chair, designed 1974 manufactured by Vatne Mobler, wooden frame with canvas sling and dark brown leatherette loose cushion

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

Pair of Danish armchairs c. 1960 curved tubular chrome base…

Danish Chrome and Teak Armchairs with Footstool

Pair of Danish armchairs c. 1960 curved tubular chrome base with and teak, brown leather cushions, together with matching footstool (3)

Pair of Danish carver chairs c. 1970 oak, with black…

Danish Oak Carver Chairs with Black Leatherette (Pair)

Pair of Danish carver chairs c. 1970 oak, with black leatherette upholstery (2)

Scandinavian armchair c. 1970 red leather upholstery with…

Red Leather Swivel Armchair with Chrome Base

Scandinavian armchair c. 1970 red leather upholstery with rolled arms, on chromed steel swivel base

Pair of Danish executive chairs c. 1970 polished stainless…

Danish Leather Executive Chairs with Stainless Steel Base (Pair)

Pair of Danish executive chairs c. 1970 polished stainless steel swivel base with light tan leather upholstery (2)

Danish wing back armchair c. 1960 cognac leather upholstery,…

1960 Danish Wing Armchair in Cognac Leather

Danish wing back armchair c. 1960 cognac leather upholstery, loose cushion with detachable headrest

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

A mid-century pair of Danish lounge chairs, the rich patina of…

Danish Lounge Chairs with Blue Upholstery and Wooden Frame

A mid-century pair of Danish lounge chairs, the rich patina of the wooden frame neatly contrasted with the vibrant blue upholstery, while the flattened arm shape casts an elegant profile view, height 80 cm, width 90 cm, diameter 80 cm

A Danish teal wool upholstered lounge chair, circa 1960's

Danish Teal Lounge Chair, 1960s

A Danish teal wool upholstered lounge chair, circa 1960's

Danish ladder back chairs set of six, polished teak with black…

Danish Teak Ladder Back Chairs Set of 6

Danish ladder back chairs set of six, polished teak with black leatherette seats, Denmark, c 1960s, 101 cm high, 47 cm wide, 42 cm deep

Pair of Siesta chairs & matching ottoman for Westnofa, tan…

Westnofa Siesta Chairs & Ottoman, 1960s

Pair of Siesta chairs & matching ottoman for Westnofa, tan leather on plywood frame, Norway, c 1960s, 82 cm high, 65 cm wide, 72 cm deep