Scandinavian style is gaining more and more popularity every year and what’s the harm, it too has had its own special place in my heart for a long time. If you’re remodeling or just want to add some Nordic character to your home, my big list of 20 chairs that are perfect to complement a Scandinavian interior will come in handy. From budget options from IKEA to iconic pieces of furniture created by legendary figures like Arne Jacobsen or Hans Wagner, here you’ll find great pieces for any room and for any budget. I’m sure you’ve seen many of them in pictures of Scandinavian interiors. Well, let’s get started! 🙂
- Wishbone Chair.
Wishbone was first made in 1950. The author of this interestingly shaped wonder with a forked back was Danish designer Hans Wegner, and the prototype for it were Chinese chairs from the Ming Dynasty. To my mind, it looks the coolest around a big table for 6-8 people, and in a company of similar chairs it looks even more effective than alone. Color-wise, my favorites are black and light wood. The original product from official dealers will cost you at least $600-1000 per unit, but I can rejoice – almost every designer furniture store will find a replica of this chair, since it is already iconic. - HAY About A Chair.
This modern Scandinavian chair will fit perfectly not only in the interior of the house, but also harmoniously complement the office environment. - Series 7 chair.
Last year, Arne Jacobsen’s legendary chair celebrated its 60th anniversary. The noble curves of the Series 7 are reminiscent of an hourglass, and it became a symbol of the sexual revolution when it featured in a photo shoot with naked British model Christine Keeler. But frankly, I prefer the next, equally famous Jacobsen object. - The Ant Chair.
And in Russian – Ant chair by the same Arne Jacobsen (his works will be often mentioned in this selection 🙂 As you can notice, this name was not given by chance – all because of the resemblance to the silhouette of an ant with its head up. Why has this chair become so popular and commercially successful all over the world? Perhaps because of its lightness, durability and functionality (the design allows stacking chairs). - Eames DSW chair.
I think it’s the most recognizable and most frequently used dining chair in Scandinavian interiors. It originated back in 1950, thanks to a married couple, Charles and Ray Eames. The official manufacturer of these chairs in Europe is the Swiss company Vitra, the products of any other factories are fake. - Eames RAR chair.
Another incredibly stylish and original piece of furniture from the Eames family is the RAR chair, or, as it is often called, Rocking Chair. It will look very harmoniously in the nursery, living room, and in principle in any other place where you like to read or just relax. - Chair Panton.
Perhaps this is also one of the most fake and popular furniture models, so you’ve probably seen it a huge number of times in photos of beautiful interiors (not just Scandinavian). The official manufacturer is again Vitra, and the original chair will cost 18,000 – 20,000 rubles apiece, which for an iconic piece of furniture is very little. By the way, you can also find a children’s version of this curved chair, called Panton Junior. - Nerd chair by MUUTO.
If I’ve listed chairs that are over 50 years old before, the Nerd is very young and modern in comparison. It was designed in 2011 by David Geckeler specifically for a contest opened by Muuto, and the chair is now sold in stores around the world. The classic wooden chair is made entirely of plywood, and an interesting detail is the unique attachment of the back to the seat. What can I say, a real find for any minimalist interior! - Masters Chair
Renowned French designer Philippe Starck decided to combine the shapes of three of the most iconic chairs in the world and end up with something very elegant. He was inspired by the look of the Tulip chair by Eero Saarinen, the Eiffel by Charles Eames, and the Series 7, which has already been mentioned in this selection. - Poeing Chair by IKEA
The creator of this Scandinavian design legend, strange as it may sound, is Japanese Noboru Nakamura. 40 years ago he invented an incredibly comfortable U-shaped design, in which a person feels very comfortable and can even sway gently. It can be paired with a footrest, which adds another +500 to comfort.