Scandinavian Modern Collection
Scandinavian Modern Furniture Collection (Denmark, Finland, Sweden; 1930–present)
The designers of Scandinavian modernism created the warmest and most human iteration of modernist ideals. Their work was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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 Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarapaneva.
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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable Scandinavian modern designs and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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Antique small light by Henri Mathieu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Category
1960s French Malayer Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
Carl Fagerlund Crystal Pendant for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hanover, MA
Flying Saucer shaped pendant in Orrefors crystal with brass fittings designed by Carl Fagerlund.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed in 1927 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Oak and Leather Armchair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with the original black leather upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
Axel Salto Vase
By Axel Salto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axel Salto Vase Produced by Royal Copenhagen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Ceramic
Large Gerd Bogelund Bowl
By Gerd Bogelund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Gerd Bogelund Bowl Produced by Royal Copenhagen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Swedish Footed Art Glass Vase by Erik Höglund, Boda
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Footed Orange Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Original foil label: "BODA, Sweden, Erik Hoglund." Engraved on bottom "H1671/220."
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Vintage Swedish Footed Glass Vase by Erik Höglund, Boda
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Footed Orange Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on bottom: "H 1671/193."
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Wine Bottle Rack by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and sculptural teak bottle holder for up to ten bottles of wine or spirits.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Luminous golden flame birch bordered with scalloped golden elm - a very handsome table! Originally used in Sweden as a "sofa table" or coffee table, this makes a wonderful present-d...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Birch, Elm
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Modus Living Room Suite by Kristian Vedel
By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Modus" living room suite consisting of, three lounge chairs with rosewood frame and original black leather upholstery (removable seat cushion has single button tuft and sling back...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Beck Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish teak circular table with a lipped edge raised on three circular tapered legs joined by a tripartite stretcher. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen. Produced by Wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Thorald Madsens Nesting Tables
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of 3 teak and rosewood nesting tables manufactured by Thoralds Madsens of Denmark. Finely detailed and nicely constructed. Signed with plaque to bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak, Rosewood
Green Glass Bottle by Kastrup Holmegaard
By Kastrup
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful green glass bottle by Kastrup Holmegaard.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Glass
Fabricius & Kastholm 'Scimitar' Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brown leather easy chairs with stainless steel frames.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Side or End Table by Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This great little table designed by Florence Knoll perfectly exhibits her highly refined design sensibility and the quality of vintage Knoll production. The round teak top is support...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Steel
1950's Danish Sofa with Oak Legs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Sleek and perfectly proportioned midcentury Danish Setee newly re-upholstered in a Purple Knoll Proenza Schouler fabric.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
1960s Studio Crafted Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern studio crafted solid walnut coffee or cocktail table with a thick rounded edge glass top. This amazing sculptural piece is believed to be of Danish ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Nesting Tables by Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of two nesting tables with inlaid stoneware tiles by Nils Thorsen for Royal Copenhagen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Modern Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Modern Pendant in a cloud white enamel coated finish with amber colored glass tiles. Newly rewired to US standards.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Spun Aluminum Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gold tinted brushed spun aluminum pendant with emerald colored glass tiles. Newly rewired to US standards
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Teak Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark 1957. Teak. Beautiful details such as the organic miter made sling-shot bas...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Pair of Safari Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of oak framed Scandinavian Modern safari chairs with canvas seats and backs. Made in Denmark by PJ Furniture, circa 1960s.
Measure: 23.5" arm height.
Danish architect and ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Swedish Scalloped Edge Parquetry Side or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Scalloped Edge Parquetry Side or End Table
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Elm
Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enameled steel table lamp.
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Teak Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern teak side arm chair in a espresso finish with new sunny yellow upholstery. Beautiful sleek and elegant design. A great addition to any room.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Collection Of Rorstrand Vases
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Rorstrand vases. The vases are being sold separately. Please email or call for prices.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Pottery
Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Settee
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher two-seat settee in mahogany with leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Teak Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is constructed of solid teak wood with integrated wood handles on an oak base with tapered dowel legs. Made in Denmark by Neils Vodder...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Teak
Oil Painting by Ernst Rasmussen
By Ernst Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil painting by well listed artist Ernst Rasmussen(1912-1964) The painting is painted on canvas and dated "46". Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGE...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Canvas, Wood
"Capri" Swivel Lounge by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Hanover, MA
An original "Capri" swivel lounge chair designed in 1958 by Johannes Andersen for Trensum of Sweden. This chair produced in 1960. Amazingly comfortable. Original red wool upholster...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wool
Swedish Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual triangular coffee table. Bookmatched mahogany top on three stylized flame birch legs.
Two sides measure 27.5" and the longer side measures 41.5"
The depth of the table is...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Vintage Swedish Art Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Bubble Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Slate blue/gray glass. Some of the original label still attached. Eng...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Blown Glass
Sofa by Erik Jorgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red leather sofa with tufted seat and back, and a wood base.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wood, Leather
Model 620 Fiberglass and Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 620 three-piece section sofa by Dieter Rams with natural leather cushions in an off white fiberglass frame. Made by FG Design in Germany, circa 1960s...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair by Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood dining chair and leather chair by famed Danish designers Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen. Each chair features solid rosewood frame with the ori...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Swedish Modernist Dome Pendant Chandelier by Verner Schou
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic dome pendant created by alternating strips of copper and black metal accented with bubble-glass insets. Copper chain and canopy. Glass diffuser around socket that takes on...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Copper, Metal
Surrealistic 1966 Etching By Gerald Steffe Entitled "Orpheus I"
By Gerald Steffe
Located in Chicago, IL
Entitled "Orpheus I," and numbered six of thirty, this etching was created by Gerald Steffe in 1966. Steffe was born in Austria in 1939, and relocated to Stockholm in 1962. He is k...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Paper, Ink
Very Large Palshus Lamp
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large Palshus lamp
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Ceramic
Painting by James Gordon Ogilvie: "Girls at the Table"
By James Gordon Ogilvie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Girls at the Table, dated 1945. Signed James G. Ogilvie.
James Gordon Ogilvie (1901-1972) is a listed artist, well-known for his genre paintings and landscapes. Educate...
James Gordon Ogilvie (1901-1972) is a listed artist, well-known for his genre paintings and landscapes. Educate...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Mixed-Media on Board Attributed to Peter Brandes, 1966
By Peter Brandes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very unusual abstract portrait the we believe to be the work of the Danish artist Peter Brandes. It is signed Brandes 66 and it is very much in his sty...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Carl Malmsten Armchair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner Armchair
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner armchair, Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dark mahogany outer frame.
Hardwood inner frame.
New recycled foam back and seat cushion.
New luxurious high-end taupe and ivory windowpane-checked velvet upholstery fabric....
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Four Finn Juhl For France & Sons Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl and made by France and Son. Model 197 with teak frames and upholstered seats and backs.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Folding Table
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Finely made adjustable two position table in teak by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussens of Denmark. Adjusts from coffee table to dinette height. Signed with label to bo...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Brass
Set of Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Moller
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Teak frame with original black leather seat, Denmark, circa 1950. Each chair priced individually.
May be purc...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair in oak with sculpted backrests and woven papercord seats.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Set of Three Grete Jalk Danish Teak Nesting Tables
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian nesting tables designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S of Denmark. Solid teak construction with pegged corners.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Designed in 1949 and Produced by Poul Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Danish Table Lamps by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of small bedside or dressing table lamps, the bases in gilt metal. Designed by Danish metalsmith extraordinaire Just Andsersen. Andersen, a...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen leather, mahogany and brass lounge chair with nailheads from Denmark, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen settee of oak and its original ivory leather upholstery with nailhead trim. Features a high wingback and half moon armrests. Designed in Denmark, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Oak
1930s Danish Oak Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Windsor chair in oak with the original Nigerian goat red leather seat pad.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Brown Leather Arm Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen lounge chairs. I have another pair that has not been reupholstered yet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
