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What is Danish modern furniture?
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Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Set of 8 Grete Jalk oak & teak dining chairs, 6 side, 2 carvers
By Grete Jalk, Sibast
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare set of 8 dining chairs by Grete Jalk.
Model 32-42 designed by Grete Jalk in 1962 and produced by the fine furniture maker Sibast. This striking Scandinavian Moder...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Orange Leather Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Series 7 Dining chair has been made by Fritz Hansen ever since. A true design icon, the Series...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen Extendable Dining Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen for A. Hansen & Søn, extendable dining table, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
This extendable dining table designed by...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Cabinets by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Littleton, CO
Teak bachelor's chest or tall sideboard by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
This lovely pair of stacked cabinets have been well cared by their origin...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner "RY" Low Cabinets in Oakwood & Cane, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of "RY" cabinets by Hans J. Wegner. The cabinets are made from oakwood and decorated with patinated rattan cane on the sliding doors. Each room has an adjustable shelve in s...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
