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Vintage Tree Trunk Table Lamp in Glazed Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual table which base depicts a tree trunk. It is executed in glazed ceramic and features a new
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Brass

Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
solid birch and laminated birch. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Scratches
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Birch

Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair has only been made of wooden blocks. In the case of this chair, the tree trunk was hollowed out
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
as well. Very good vintage condition with light age related patina from age and wear. To meet the
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

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Rosewood

Traditional Carved Norwegian Kubbestol, Norway 1800s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “kubbstol” or “kubbestol” is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. The kubbestol
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Brutalist Chairs

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Wood

Ethiopian-Style Stool with Scrolled Legs, Norway, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
trunk, which was a common technique in Africa during the 19th and early 20th century. The low seats have
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Stools

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Wood

Midcentury Sofa module set Saga with table by Gunnar Sørlie 1958, Norway
By Karl Sorlie
Located in Stockholm, SE
and trunk. This set is designed by Gunnar Sørlie (1920-1999) and manufactured by Karl Sørlie & Sønner
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Teak

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Pair of Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of wrought Iron and marble 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Matte black wrought iron bases with polished white veined marble tops.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

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Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf

Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Grey Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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Brass

Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Esko Pajamies, Henning Kjærnulf, Asko, Alvar Aalto
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s. The nightstands are not identical but very similar. They are p...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a frame of solid wood. With a dual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches

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Leather, Wood, Oak

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 This sofa or bench, a creation of Paul László, contains a well-preserved caned back and seat....
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cane, Mahogany

Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
H 30.99 in W 70.99 in D 25.01 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Table with 4 Chairs for Laukaan Pu, 1963
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining table with 4 chairs for Laukaan Pu, 1963 A beautiful dining room set, designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1963, consists of a dining t...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Storage Bench by Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A powder blue bench with hinged seat cushion in original stripped upholstery. Interior storage. Includes matching petite pillow.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut, Upholstery

Storage Bench by Dunbar
Storage Bench by Dunbar
H 18.5 in W 30 in D 15.5 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Birch

Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining table by Alvar Aalto, c.1980s. The table features a rectangular laminate top that sits atop bent birch wood legs. This design features Aalto’s signature method of joining tabl...
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Laminate, Birch, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek
Alvar Aalto Dining Table for Artek
H 28.5 in W 71.5 in D 36 in
Round Coffee Table with Ball Sphere Legs Base in Violet Viola Calacatta Marble
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Round Violet Marble coffee table with ball legs. A sculptural sphered base coffee table made from solid stone with a honed finish that enhances the richness of the beautiful natura...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

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Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Tapestry Textile Art
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian tapestry, country of origin: Sweden, date: circa Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rug
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical vintage mid-century tapestry embodies the rustic, countrified style of Scandinavia
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

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Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair has only been made of wooden blocks. In the case of this chair, the tree trunk was hollowed out
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Daybed 710 in birch and zebra fabric by Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1935
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina. Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (pronounced
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Wool, Birch

Brass and Metal Table Lamp by Borèns, Borås, 1960s, Sweden
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
lacquered metal shade and trunk - and brass decorations. Brass foot with the light switch. Big round lamps
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair has only been made of wooden blocks. In the case of this chair, the tree trunk was hollowed out
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Other Chairs

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Wood

Swedish Brutalist Tree Trunk Coffee Table in Pine
Located in Stockholm, SE
designer out of solid pine. In good vintage condition and showing small signs from use and age
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Swedish Orange Stoneware Tablelamp Pair from the 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
have beautifully glazed orange and dark brown colors with tree trunk designed lamp foots and a releiff
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Stoneware, Ceramic

Vintage Dual Walnut Sideboard with Hand Painted Pattern, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Wood

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Vintage Scandinavian Trunk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage Scandinavian trunk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, birch and fabric, every vintage Scandinavian trunk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage Scandinavian trunk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage Scandinavian trunk made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Alvar Aalto, Artek and Aksel Kjersgaard each produced at least one beautiful vintage Scandinavian trunk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Scandinavian Trunk?

Prices for a vintage Scandinavian trunk start at $432 and top out at $12,127 with the average selling for $3,400.

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