1930s–present

Scandinavian Design

A Nordic philosophy of warm minimalism, natural materials and democratic craftsmanship, prizing comfort and honest joinery.

Chairs in this movement

Wishbone Chair (CH24)

Hans Wegner

1949 · Scandinavian Design

1940s

Wishbone Chair (CH24)

Hans Wegner

Source: Wikimedia Commons • CC BY-SA

The Round Chair (PP503)

Hans Wegner

1949 · Scandinavian Design

1940s

The Round Chair (PP503)

Hans Wegner

Source: Wikimedia Commons • CC BY-SA

Teak Easy Chair

Finn Juhl

1953 · Scandinavian Design

1950s

Teak Easy Chair

Finn Juhl

Source: Designmuseum Danmark • Editorial / Attribution

Molded Plywood Side Chair

Studio Attributed

1952 · Scandinavian Design

1950s

Molded Plywood Side Chair

Studio Attributed

Source: Wikimedia Commons • CC BY-SA