Scandinavian Modern Furniture (1930s–1960s)

1. Alvar Aalto designs the Paimio Armchair 41

   Jan 1, 1930Labels: Alvar Aalto, Paimio Armchair

   • Art Institute

2. Stockholm Exhibition popularizes Nordic functionalism

   May 16, 1930Labels: Stockholm Exhibition, Nordic Functionalism

   • Stockholm Expo
   • German Wiki

3. "acceptera" manifesto published in Sweden

   Jan 1, 1931Labels: acceptera, Swedish manifesto

   • Acceptera

4. Bruno Mathsson introduces the Eva Chair model

   Jan 1, 1934Labels: Bruno Mathsson, Eva Chair

   • UMMA
   • Christies

5. Artek founded to advance modern Finnish living

   Dec 1, 1935Labels: Artek, Alvar Aalto

   • Artek
   • Docomomo

6. FDB Møbler established to democratize Danish furniture

   Jan 1, 1942Labels: FDB M, Danish cooperative

   • FDB M bler

7. Børge Mogensen designs the J39 “People’s Chair”

   Jan 1, 1947Labels: B rge, J39 People

   • Fredericia
   • B Mogensen

8. Finn Juhl presents the Chieftain Chair

   Jan 1, 1949Labels: Finn Juhl, Chieftain Chair

   • Finn Juhl

9. Hans J. Wegner designs the Wishbone Chair (CH24)

   Jan 1, 1949Labels: Hans J, Wishbone Chair

   • Carl Hansen
   • Design Edit

10. Lunning Prize begins promoting Scandinavian design abroad

    Jan 1, 1951Labels: Lunning Prize, Scandinavian designers

    • Lunning Prize

11. Arne Jacobsen designs the Ant Chair for Novo

    Jan 1, 1952Labels: Arne Jacobsen, Ant Chair

    • Ant Chair
    • Fritz Hansen

12. Jacobsen designs the Egg Chair for SAS Royal Hotel

    Jan 1, 1958Labels: Arne Jacobsen, Egg Chair

    • Jacobsen Site
    • Architectural Digest

13. SAS Royal Hotel opens, showcasing total design

    Jan 1, 1960Labels: SAS Royal, Total design

    • Jacobsen Timeline
    • Jacobsen Egg