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DUX Scandinavian Modern Teak Draw Leaf Extending Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
a fantastic Scandinavian Modern teak draw leaf extending dining table by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 60 in D 42 in
Classic Scandinavian Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Dux, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern walnut lounge chair by DUX / Sweden, amazing sculptural walnut curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Sweden by DUX with the original upholstery.
Some fading
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table By Yngve Ekström For Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, Scandinavian modern, ebonized teak, side table by Yngve Ekström for Dux of Sweden features
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic Scandinavian Modern Scissor lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Tapered Teak Side Table by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern, teak side table by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden features upturned edges
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 37.8 in W 34.26 in D 36.42 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian low 4 Seat brown Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Dark Brown woven wool
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Expertly Restored - Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
H 28.5 in W 26.75 in D 28.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for DUX, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisitely rare coffee table, executed in teak designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design 3 Seat Sofa by Dux, Denmark, 1960's
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern scandinavian design 3 seat sofa by Dux, made in Denmark 1960's. Well
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
H 31.89 in W 80.71 in D 28.75 in
Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mirja Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair manufactured by Dux of Sweden
The chair has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Duxello Lounge Easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in Sherpa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Duxello lounge easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in sherpa. Very comfortable
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 36 in W 28 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Long Low 4 Seat Yellow Tweed Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern long low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Yellow woven tweed
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25 in W 107 in D 34 in
Scandinavian Modern stool from Folke Ohlsson "Dux"
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the iconic Scandinavian Modern stool designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
DUX Swedish Modern Rosewood Club Chairs, Newly Restored
By Dux of Sweden
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Swedish Modern armchairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs
By Ray Zimmerman
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern coffee table in teak designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. This classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, rare midcentury lounge / armchair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson. Acquired from the estate of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Swedish Square Coffee Table By DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swedish Square Coffee Table By DUX
This gorgeous mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful Scandinavian modern easy chair in teak manufactured by Dux in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Modern Teak and Brass Side Tables by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Wilton, CT
Everything about this pair of Modern Teak and Brass side tables by Dux of Sweden is subtle
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Midcentury Danish Modern Upholstered Armchair Lounge Chairs After DUX in Walnut
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of upholstered lounge chairs from Scandinavia circa 1960s. These chairs feature simple design lines, high backs, and walnut legs. Both are fully restored and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 37 in W 28 in D 29 in
Swedish Mid-Century DUX Brown Leather Sofa
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the pinnacle of Scandinavian luxury with this sumptuous Swedish Mid-Century DUX Brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1970s.
Cane, rattan, and teak.
Very sturdy and in good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1970s.
Cane, rattan, and teak.
Very sturdy and in good original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Yngve Ekström for DUX Nesting Tables
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of guitar pick tables by Yngve Ekström for DUX. The rounded triangle tops are accentuated by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Pair od Bedside Tables by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bedside tables , side tables manufactured by DUX in Sweden during the 1960s. The tables
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Stools by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of elegant modern stools designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden in Sweden circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
H 14.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.75 in
1950’s Dux Lounge Chair With Vintage “Fern” Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s High back lounge chair by Dux. Vintage upholstery with Ferns. Beech legs. Made in Sweden
We
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Teak with Woven Shelf Cocktail Table by Dux Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous round 42inch teak cocktail table by Dux with a removable reed woven shelf below, shelf is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
Classic Scandinavian Modern by the founder of DUX in the United States– Folke Ohlsson. This lovely
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Highland, IN
This generous lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX is strikingly handsome and remarkably
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux is an iconic midcentury modern chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Maize Yellow Bouclé Fabric Upholstered Swivel Chair By Dux Of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
has been manufactured in the 1960s by the Swedish manufacturer 'Dux of Sweden'. This pod chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Teak Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, a set of six, blend Scandinavian minimalism with
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 23 in
Alf Svensson “Domus” for Dux Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alf Svensson "Domus" for Dux pair of Beech Lounge Chairs. Zen-Like Feel this low riders have a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of DUX Avanti Mahogany Side Tables Nightstand
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
crafted by the renowned Dux for Sweden. Crafted in the heart of Scandinavian design excellence, each table
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of DUX Swedish Mid-Century Bamboo End Tables or Nightstands
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive into the world of Scandinavian design elegance with this entrancing pair of end tables or
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Attr. DUX Swedish Mid-Century Nightstands or End Tables
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
to Dux; no apparent labels. These Palm Beach-eqsue chests feature a geometric and twisted rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Bedside Tables, Anonymous for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bedside tables, anonymous for DUX,
Sweden. 1960s.
Cane, rattan and teak.
The colonial
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Teak
Dux of Sweden Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dux of Sweden, office chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 41.34 in W 25.99 in D 27.37 in
Pair of DUX Swedish Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan End Tables or Nightstands
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
rattan end tables, masterfully crafted by the iconic house of DUX. Celebrated for their innovation and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
Åke Nilsson 'Roma' sofa by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning walnut sofa model 'Roma' by Swedish designer Åke Nilsson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
"Eva" Lounge Chair by Dux Created by Bruno Mathsson 1960s Scandinavian Modern
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Dux in the 1960s. The chairs are made from bent beechwood and hemp
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 32.29 in
Pair of DUX Swedish Mid-Century Basket-Woven Mahogany End Tables/Nightstands
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
DUX, the renowned maestros of Swedish mid-century design. With every detail meticulously crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 22.75 in W 23 in D 16 in
Bamboo Rattan Full Headboard & Footboard by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
- from Palm Beach Regency to Campaign or even Scandinavian Modern.
NOTE: Height provided refers to the
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Folke Ohlssons classic lounge chair 'USA 75', produced by DUX, Sweden, during the 1960s.
This pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Dux Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, circa 1950
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Minimalistic Scandinavian lounge chair. Clean and simple Swedish design.
The cushions have been
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux, this Scandinavian Modern lounge chair features
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Genarp, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by de Swedish designer Alf Svensson for Dux. The chairs are reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Pernilla Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1969
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Pernilla armchairs designed in 1969 by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden. Curved beech wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Canvas, Beech
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Slipper Lounge Chair for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson slipper lounge chair for DUX.
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Transforming
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chair designed in Sweden by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden circa 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Walnut
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
3 Yngve Ekström Designed for DUX, Guitar Pick Tables Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three small tables is the shape of guitar picks, designed by Yngve Ekström for DUX of Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom for Dux Dining Set in Teak and Oak
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Oakland, CA
Dining set designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux of Sweden late 1950s early 1960s. The set is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Low Swedish Beech Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Charleston, SC
Folke Ohlsson slipper lounge chair manufactured for dux in Sweden, circa 1950s. This danish modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Dux "Pernilla" Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Pair Available
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" lounge chairs with matching ottomans. Made in Sweden by Dux
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40 in W 35.5 in D 33.5 in
Folke Ohlsson Sofa Model USA-75 Produced by Dux in Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant and stylish sofa model "USA 75" or "Aveny" designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX.
The sofa is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
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Dux Scandinavian Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic dux Scandinavian modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every dux Scandinavian modern was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the dux Scandinavian modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right dux Scandinavian modern, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one dux Scandinavian modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson and Bruno Mathsson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Dux Scandinavian Modern?
The average selling price for a dux Scandinavian modern at 1stDibs is $2,790, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $18,250 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at scandinavian-modern Furniture
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps 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.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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