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Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Sofa "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Top-quality lounge sofa designed by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler in 1965. Its beautiful
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Sofa "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Top-quality lounge sofa designed by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler in 1965. The "Monte Carlo
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern 3-seater sofa in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. This comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
rosewood frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The sofa has beautiful details and was designed
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Scandinavian sofa bed, 1960s. Rosewood structure with base, padding and fabric
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Scandinavian Modern Leather 'Capella' Sofa
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for N.Eilersen. The sofa is from the second half
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Jacob Kjaer Freestanding sofa of Rosewood
By Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer Freestanding sofa with rosewood frame. SIdes, seat and back upholstered with green wool
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Jacob Kjaer Freestanding sofa of Rosewood
Jacob Kjaer Freestanding sofa of Rosewood
H 32.68 in W 73.23 in D 27.56 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Sofa in Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Cabinetmaker sofa table in rosewood with intarsia work of the famous little mermaid. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Scandinavian Teak Bentwood Designer Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Scandinavian Bentwood sofa. We just love the bentwood arms and the way the sofa is
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Table, oak and rosewood
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen sofa table in oak and rosewood Made by Christensen & Larsen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Table, oak and rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Table, oak and rosewood
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 59.85 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sofa by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish modern sofa and By Westnofa out of Norway The frame is made of solid rosewood and has a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Sofa, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Sofa, c1958 A rarely seen small sofa produced by Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Sofa and Lounge Chair by Vatne
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fredrik Kayser 3-seat rosewood sofa and lounge chair by Vatne This very elegant four-seat
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Kurt Østervig three seater sofa, original black leather and rosewood. 1960s
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig three seater sofa in original black leather. Legs of rosewood. Made by Centrum
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

Sofa in Rosewood and Original Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Rosewood and original brown leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare sofa model V11
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956 Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Yrjö Kukka a Rosewood Sofa Model Ateljee for Haimi Finland, 1960
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Ateljee designed in 1959 and produced in 1964 by finish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Coffee Table Rosewood by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Coffee table in rosewood by Johannes Andersen, 1960s. Beautiful coffee table with rounded edges
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Rosewood Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with Brazilian rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat, sides and back
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather Seating Group "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Top-quality sofas designed by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler in 1965. This group includes two 2
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood Sven Ivar Dysthe Reupholstered 3-Seat Sofa & a Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Paris, France
Very elegant and chic, reupholstered 3-seater sofa and a lounge chair, 1950s, composed of solid
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Rare Hans Wegner AP62 / 4 sofa by AP Stolen in Rosewood and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
. Stolen. Brazilian rosewood frame. Light brown leather cushions with lovely patina, for its age.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Hans Wegner AP63 / 4 sofa by AP Stolen in Rosewood and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
. Stolen. Brazilian rosewood frame. Light brown leather cushions with lovely patina, for its age.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1970's Three Seat Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Set in Leather and Rosewood, Norway
By Ekorness
Located in San Francisco, CA
rosewood. Great Scandinavian style for pairing in an office, reception area or recreational room
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Gray Reclining Sofa Mid-Century Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern, stylish 3 seat Ekornes Stressless reclining sofa manufactured by Ekornes in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Four-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen, White/ Ivory Leather with Rosewood Legs. Restored.
By Hans Olsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early Hans Olsen long four-seat sofa with Brazilian rosewood legs. This has undergone a complete
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Leather&Rosewood 3-Seat Sofa by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
leather with a natural patina. The legs are made of solid rosewood. The sofa has elegant, simple form. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury 3-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen for Vatne with Rosewood Armrests and Legs
By Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the 1960's. Wool fabric sofa with rolling rosewood frame and armrests. The wood is in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway. This high-quality sofa with
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather 3-seater S-1 sofa. The S-1 design features Brazilian
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sofa by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AV 53/2 - 2-seater sofa in new aniline leather (Victoria, colour: Ebony) with legs in solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Sofa by Arne Vodder
Sofa by Arne Vodder
H 31.89 in W 48.04 in D 29.14 in
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 38 in W 78 in D 26 in
Colonial sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149/2 - 'Colonial' 2-seater sofa in rosewood with cushions in black patinated leather. Ole
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Colonial sofa by Ole Wanscher
Colonial sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 33.47 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Reupholstered 4-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered 4-seater rofa in Old America leather and rosewood frame. Ole Wanscher / A.J Iversen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Reupholstered 4-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher
Reupholstered 4-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 29.53 in W 92.52 in D 30.32 in
Danish Leather and Suede Sofa by Thams Kvalitet
By Thams Kvalitet
Located in Nashville, TN
Deep red leather and suede Thams Kvalitet sofa with wood frame in excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede, Rosewood

PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher. PJ 149 - 'Colonial' 2 seater sofa in rosewood and original black leather cushions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 32.68 in W 48.43 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather, Danish Design 1950s
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Light curved three-seat sofa in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Gunnar Myrstrand Sofa Produced by Källemo in Sweden
By Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa designed by Gunnar Myrstrand. Produced by Källemo in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Maija Ruoslahti Sofa Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Maija Ruoslahti. Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Budapest, HU
seater Scandinavian design sofa by Coja (Netherlands) with good quality thick leather seat.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 37.01 in
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame and black leather seating. The sofa is in fully
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Sofa Produced in Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. Produced in Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Olsen Sofa Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler
By Hans Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model 500 designed by Hans Olsen. Produced by C/S Møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Frame of solid rosewood. Model 218 from the Jupiter Series, made by France & Daverkosen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Sofa Model CH163 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model CH163 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa and matching easy chair of rosewood. Loose cushions in seat and back
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 30.71 in
Model V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model V12 - 2-seater sofa in dark brown leather with solid rosewood legs. Illum Wikkelsø / Holger
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Model V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø
Model V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø
H 26.78 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl lounge highback chair with original black leather upholstery with a wonderful patina. Frame of solid teak. Model 218 from the Jupiter Series, made by France & Daverkosen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Coffee Table in Rosewood, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Cadovius coffee table in partly solid rosewood, chess pattern. Made by France & Son.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Coffee Table in Rosewood, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Cadovius coffee table in veenered rosewood, steel details. Made by France & Son.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Olsen Coffee Table of Rosewood and Leather
By Hans Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen coffee table / side table of rosewood and leather.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Olsen Coffee Table of Rosewood and Leather
Hans Olsen Coffee Table of Rosewood and Leather
H 20.08 in W 59.06 in D 22.05 in
Sigurd Ressell Norwegian Sofa
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning midcentury Norwegian rosewood & leather two seater sofa designed by Siguard Ressell for
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sigurd Ressell Norwegian Sofa
Sigurd Ressell Norwegian Sofa
H 24.41 in W 53.15 in D 26.78 in
Illum Wikkelsø, Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Brazilian rosewood legs. This very beautiful two-seat sofa was designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Coffee Table in Rosewood by Severin Hansen & Haslev Mobelfabrik 1960
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table designed by Severin Hansen and made in rosewood with royal brown colored tiles for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Elegant Low Table in Rosewood by Steffen Syrach Larsen, 1950s
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in rosewood, designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen for cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. Great
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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Scandinavian Rosewood Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Scandinavian rosewood sofa for your home. Each Scandinavian rosewood sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a Scandinavian rosewood sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Scandinavian rosewood sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Scandinavian rosewood sofa over the years, but those crafted by Illum Wikkelsø, France & Søn and Vatne Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scandinavian Rosewood Sofa?

A Scandinavian rosewood sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,965, while the lowest priced sells for $894 and the highest can go for as much as $117,905.

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 

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

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.