A scandinavian living room suits modern classics that keep the room light, calm and useful: think one low lounge chair in leather and wood, simple dining or side chairs with clean lines, and lighting that looks sculptural without making the space feel heavy. The best fits are pieces with visible wood, black, white, tan or brown upholstery, and restrained chrome or aluminium details. In this shop, that usually means starting with an Eames lounge chair, adding a DSW-style chair or rocking chair if needed, and keeping accessories and lighting simple.
On this page
- How to choose pieces for a Scandinavian living room
- The decisive criteria
- What combinations work best
- What it costs and what delivery involves
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
If you want the short answer, choose no more than one “hero” piece, then repeat the room’s existing materials. A white or black pendant, a walnut- or rosewood-look lounge chair, and a wipe-clean dining chair with beech dowel legs all sit naturally in a Nordic-style room because they balance warmth, function and visual space.
How to choose pieces for a Scandinavian living room
Scandinavian interiors usually work because nothing fights for attention. Start by deciding which object does the visual heavy lifting. If you want a reading corner or a clear focal point, look first at the Eames Lounge Chairs category, which has 39 models priced from €275 to €1199.
For a chair-only option, the Eames Style Lounge Chair Only Walnut Wood – Brown is €549 and measures 87 x 85 x 84 cm. If your room needs the complete lounge setup, the Eames Style Natural Wood Lounge Chair & Ottoman – Black is €849 and measures 87 x 85 x 84 cm. Every lounge chair and ottoman version in the shop is upholstered in 100% aniline leather on every part.
If your room already has a sofa and you only need a lighter accent, dining-chair forms often fit better than a second armchair. The Dining Chairs category has 17 models priced from €90 to €249. The ABS-shell DSW-style side chair format works well in Nordic rooms because the shape stays visually light.
For sets, the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black is €90, 47 x 53 x 83 cm, and the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black is €150, also 47 x 53 x 83 cm. PU leather wipes clean, and the ABS shells in the range have a fade-resistant UV coating and wipe clean as well.
Lighting matters just as much as seating. The Designer Lighting category has 4 models priced from €190 to €479. A Scandinavian room usually benefits from one pendant with a soft profile rather than several competing fixtures. For general background on modern design history, the Museum of Modern Art is a useful neutral source.
The decisive criteria
1. Keep the palette narrow. Nordic-style rooms nearly always look better when the main furniture stays within black, white, tan, dark brown and natural wood tones. That is why the shop’s lounge chairs and office chairs in black, white, tan brown and dark brown are easier to place than more unusual colours.
2. Mix warm wood with one cool metal finish. Scandinavian rooms do not have to avoid chrome or aluminium; they just need balance. A polished base can work if the rest of the piece is warm. For example, the Eames Style Executive ES104 Lobby Office Chair White Replica is €399 and 72 x 70 x 91 cm, combining leather upholstery with a polished/chromed aluminium five-star base on castors.
3. Choose by visual weight, not just function. A chaise longue can be right in a large open space, but too dominant in a smaller room. The Le Corbusier category has 8 models priced from €639 to €849, including the Chaise Longue LC4 Pony Skin Le Corbusier Chair at €849, 56 x 160 x 69 cm. It works best when you want one architectural piece rather than an understated corner.
4. Match upholstery to how the room is used. Lounge chairs use 100% aniline leather on every part, while leather office chairs such as the ES104 use genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest, with matching leather on the underside and outer back. That distinction matters if you are coordinating finishes across a living room and work corner.
5. Let one piece be iconic, not every piece. If you already have a sculptural lounge chair, keep the rest quieter. If the room is simple and you want one stronger line, a chaise longue or a tall lounge chair can take that role.
| Category | Models | Price range | Example size | Best use in a living room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Lighting | 4 | €190–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | Main ceiling feature or soft visual anchor |
| Le Corbusier | 8 | €639–€849 | 56 x 160 x 69 cm | Architectural statement piece |
| Dining Chairs | 17 | €90–€249 | 47 x 53 x 83 cm | Light accent seating or open-plan crossover use |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 | €275–€1199 | 84 x 85 x 89 cm | Primary lounge seat or reading corner focus |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 | €179–€409 | 59 x 61 x 90 cm | Living room work corner or desk niche |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 | €149–€149 | 63 x 81 x 76 cm | Soft accent seat with a lighter silhouette |
| Accessories | 6 | €139–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | Finishing layer without adding bulk |
| Special Offers | 13 | €90–€849 | 72 x 70 x 91 cm | Mixed entry points across several room functions |
What combinations work best
A reliable combination is one lounge chair, one side table and one pendant. If you want that route, pair the Eames Style Lounge Chair Only Rose Wood Normal Base – Tan Brown at €549, 87 x 85 x 84 cm, with a simple glass side table from Accessories. The side table in the range has a round 5 mm tempered glass top on a chrome tubular steel frame and height adjustment from about 64.5 cm to 104 cm, priced at €139.
If you want a softer, brighter palette, the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – White – Rose Wood is €949 and 84 x 85 x 89 cm. White leather needs more care with sunlight, so keep aniline leather out of direct sun, especially white leather.
For open-plan spaces where the living room meets the dining area, repeated chair forms create order. The shop’s related guide, Eames DSW Chairs Set: Iconic Design for Modern Living Spaces, is useful if you want the same silhouette around a table and near the lounge zone.
If your room includes a compact work corner, the Eames Style Executive ES104 Lobby Office Chair Black Replica is €399 and 72 x 70 x 91 cm. The ES104 comes in black, white and tan brown at €399, and dark brown at €409, with height adjustment, 360° swivel and tilt. That makes it easier to connect a desk corner to the rest of a living room without introducing a technical-looking task chair.
Two more helpful references are Transform Your Living Space with Modern Lounge Chairs: Comfort, Style, and Functionality and Modern Classic Furniture: Furniture with Exclusive Style and Impressive Elegance. If your taste sits between Nordic and Japanese minimalism, How to Style a Japandi Living Room with Modern Classics shows a closely related direction.
What it costs and what delivery involves
The practical cost depends on whether you are buying one focal chair or furnishing several zones. Entry pricing starts at €90 in Dining Chairs and Special Offers. A complete statement seat with ottoman sits higher: for example, the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Black – Walnut Wood is €979, 84 x 85 x 89 cm, while the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – Waxy Brown – Walnut Wood is €1199, also 84 x 85 x 89 cm.
Delivery is free, with no minimum order value, to the 25 countries available at checkout: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The price shown is the price paid, with no extra charge added at checkout and no customs or handling charge collected on delivery in these countries.
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation and delivered by DPD, fully tracked. Delivery typically arrives within 6–9 working days door to door, and tracking details are emailed as soon as the order is dispatched. Weekend delivery is not part of the standard service.
Most single-product orders ship in one package; larger items may arrive in several boxes. A lounge chair and ottoman set typically ships in two packages. Multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together. Dining chairs need minor assembly, for example four screws per chair, with an Allen key supplied and instructions in the box.
Returns can be requested within 14 days of delivery if the items are unused and in the original packaging, and nothing may be sent back without return authorisation from support@decomica.com. For a change of mind, the refund is made minus a €40 return fee to cover DPD collection. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, return collection is free and the shop sends a replacement or a full refund if reported within 14 days with photos.
Common mistakes to avoid
Choosing too many dark pieces. One black or dark brown chair can ground the room; several can flatten it. If your floor and sofa are already dark, a white or tan option may hold the Nordic feel better. The Eames Style Executive ES104 Lobby Office Chair Tan Brown Replica at €399 or the Tall Version Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman Replica – White – Walnut Wood at €949 are examples of lighter visual balance.
Using statement furniture in every corner. A Nordic room usually needs empty space around key pieces. If you choose a lounge chair with ottoman, keep side chairs and lighting quieter.
Ignoring finish continuity. If you already have oak, ash or beech in the room, choose wood-look shells and bases that feel related rather than unrelated. The beech dowel legs on the DSW-style pieces help with that continuity.
Forgetting care requirements. Aniline leather should be wiped with a dry or barely damp cloth, never with abrasive or solvent cleaners. White leather in particular should stay out of direct sun.
Buying without checking the unpacking plan. The shop inspects each piece before boxing, but larger sets can arrive in multiple packages. Keep the original packaging during the 14-day return window because returns must be repacked in it.
Frequently asked questions
Can modern classics make a Nordic room feel too formal?
They can if every item is sculptural or dark. A better approach is one focal chair, one simple light and one practical side or dining chair shape. That keeps the room functional rather than staged.
Which category is the best starting point?
If you need a focal seat, start with Eames Lounge Chairs. If the room already has main seating and only needs lighter pieces, start with Dining Chairs or Designer Lighting.
Are these pieces originals?
Every product page says the pieces are reproductions inspired by mid-century designs and are not made by or affiliated with the original licence holders. The D-series mesh office chairs are the shop’s own designs.
What support is available after purchase?
Every piece has a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. To claim, email support@decomica.com with the order number, a short description and photos; the shop arranges a repair, replacement or refund as appropriate. Support is by email and live chat on every page; there is no telephone support.
Decomica sells reproductions inspired by mid-century designs, identified as such on every product page; they are not made, licensed or endorsed by the original manufacturers or licence holders. The D-series office chairs are Decomica’s own designs.
Last checked: 24 October 2026
By Decomica Editorial
