Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Danish Blown Glass Hanging Ornaments
By Kastrup
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A luminous and expressive group of of blown glass hanging ornaments.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Scandinavian Design "Objects of Use" Multi-function Object #3
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the f...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Silver Necklace by SG Hellstrom, Gnesta, Sweden, 1965
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern sterling silver necklace with adjustable panel. Made by S.G. Hellstrom, Gnesta, Sweden, 1965.
Measures: Opening diameter: 5" x 5".
Overall height...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-hammered Sterling Sculptural Necklace or Choker by Jan Arenhill, 1969
By Jan Arenhill
Located in Houston, TX
Unique sterling silver necklace by Jan Arenhill, Malmö.
Malmö, Sweden, circa 1969,
hand-hammered sterling silver.
Impressed with following hallmarks:
Year mark T9 1969.
Artist's ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Scandinavian Design "Objects of Use" Multi-function Object #6
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the f...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet by Bent Knudsen
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting Scandinavian cuff from Danish jewelry designer Bent Knudsen in sterling with amethyst. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to interior: [Sterl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Teak Peridiocals Basket
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and unusual periodicals basket having an adjustable bronze riveted looping handle and finely crafted of molded teak plywood.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Wall-Mounted Tilting Tobacco Vessel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall-mounted lidded tobacco vessel having a rounded tilting form on mounted arms crafted of turned and carved richly figured teak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Carved Teak Pipe Rest
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carved and sculptural pipe rest crafted from a single piece of warm teak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Silver Craft Necklace
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple silver necklace with a framed abstract design and three loose hanging rings.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Alvar Aalto, Wooden Room Divider, Late 1960s, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The 100 slatted wall / room divider by Alvar Aalto is a dynamic interior element assembled from narrow vertical pine slats and can be rolled up and opened as a straight or in numerou...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Nightstand / Low Chest
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak nightstand / low chest of drawers.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Comodino in teak con tre cassetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Piccola cassettiera vintage anni ‘60 con gambe dipinte.
Un pezzo d’arredo dal sapore d’altri tempi, ideale per ricreare un atmosfera Hygge in camera da letto o all’ingresso di casa....
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Comodino vintage in teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Piccola cassettiera originale anni '60 stile danese.
La struttura lineare presenta tre cassetti dall’impugnatura scolpita nel legno ed è sostenuta da gambe affusolate che ne enfatiz...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Coppia di comodini vintage anni '60
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di tavolini / comodini scandinavi originali anni '60.
Eleganti e funzionali, questa coppia di comodini incarna lo stile nordico con linee estremamente semplici e pulite, cara...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Mid century Danish Modern King Platform bed Cane headboad Torben Strandgaard
By Stolefabriken Odense, Torben Strandgaard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid century Danish Modern Torben Strandgaard for Stolefabriken Odense Danish Teak and Caned Platform King Size Bed. Beautiful floating Platform bed that sits on (6) tapered ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian teak nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made bedside table with metal drawer and handle.
This piece of furniture was made in Scandinavia between the 1950s and 1960s.
Good condition. A conservative restoratio...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
20th Midcentury, Pair of Brutalist Night Stands in Solid Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic pair of Scandinavian night stands / side tables in solid pine with a drawer, made in Denmark in ca 1970s by an unknown cabinetmaker.
The night stands are nicely patinate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Teak Vintage Nightstands
Located in Kramfors, SE
Step into the mid-century allure with these Swedish modern teak nightstands crafted by AB Carlssons & Co. möbelfabrik dating back to the chic 1960s. This dynamic duo features both a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Floating teak nightstands by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of floating nightstands designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced in Denmark by Kaagaards Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. Made mostly of solid teak with very nice details such as the ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Nightstand / Low Chest
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak nightstand / low chest of drawers.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Rare Teak Small Cabinet Designed by Engstrom & Myrstrand
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant low cabinet, end table nightstand with drawer circa 1950s made in Sweden freshly refinished. Rare and unique the base comes off for easy shipping.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Bed With Attached Storage Nightstands
Located in Madison, WI
This bed has it all!!-- Sleek Danish mid century design, a Beautiful teak grain veneer frame, Storage end tables on each side AND under the bed storage drawer! Very sought after Original Vintage Danish Modern Teak Queen Bed + Two Attachable Nightstands, and an underneath storage drawer. Made in Denmark, 1960s
Classic, timeless, stunning bed frame, ready to personalize your space.
This is a very versatile bed w/ end tables and extra drawer set-- works in many kinds of decors--Vintage, Mid Century, MCM, Modern, Postmodern.
Features a Very Beautiful continuous book matched teak wood grain on the headboard. End tables attach onto this continuous headboard. Stunning design.
Each hanging end table...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian modern pinewood coat rack, Sweden 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Free standing coatrack in pinewood with eight hooks to hang your coat.
The rack can be disassembled
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Shelf with Drawer
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Storage Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Use it as a nightstand for an uncluttered look. Perfect in an entryway with a mirror mounted above.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Drawer with Cubby Hole Storage
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Cubby Storage and Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Drawer has a lovely half-moon brass pull. Use it as a nightstand for an uncluttered look. Pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Leather and Metal Magazine Holder Denmark, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish suede leather and metal folding magazine stand, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Suede
Scandinavian Mahogany Nightstands
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of 1960s vintage nightstands.
These retro-flavored nightstands feature an understated and elegant structure. Consisting of a top with rounded corners, a drawer and a magazin...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Room Divider in Beech and Rattan
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Scandinavian Modern Room Divider in Beech and Rattan made in Scandinavia in the 1960s.
This room divider has a frame made of dark stained beechwood and with panels made of ra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Scandinavian 50s Vintage Nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Mahogany bedside table with drawer built into the frame.
A piece of furniture with an original mid-century Nordic design. The teak wood frame is linear and uncluttered but enhanced ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage chest of drawers / Scandinavian nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist chest of drawers made in Scandinavia in the 1960s.
Simple and compact, this Nordic design piece features four drawers with the handle carved from wood.
Ideal as a bedside t...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Oak Nightstand with Double Shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s vintage nightstand.
This original nightstand is distinguished by its unusual shape given by the double shelf, which is very useful for resting th...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Pair of Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Oak by Kai Kristiasen, Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of chest of drawers in oak. Designed by Kai Kristiasen and made by Aksel Kjærsgaard cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Pair of Rosewood Tall Nightstands by Brouer Furniture Denmark
By Brouer Mobel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare pair of postmodern style danish rosewood tall nightstands, great look beautiful elegant finish we have cleaned and oiled them nice c...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage “Pepe” Textile by Maija Isola for Marimekko, '1972'
By Marimekko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A piece of Maija Isola's classic "Pepe" textile design for Marimekko from 1972 that is 2.33 yards long. Isola designed the pattern in 1970 and it shows two parrots facing each other while sitting on a tree branch. (Marimekko describes the two birds as "having a chat".) This pattern came in several color combinations. This piece has birds with purple bodies, turquoise beaks, and olive green markings sitting on light orange branches against a dark orange background shape. The pattern repeats 3 times on this piece of silk-screened fabric with one instance that allows for seeing all of the scene.
In good vintage condition and signed in selvedge (Maija Isola "Pepe", Marimekko Oy Suomi Finland...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric
Umbrella Shaped Umbrella Stand in Brass, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Cool umbrella stand in hammered brass and black paint made in the 1970s. Inside painted in black. Handle also made of hammered brass. Overall in a good vintage condition with normal ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Vintage Silver Necklace or Brooch by Smycka Kumla, Sweden, 1979
Located in Stockholm, SE
A circular and practical silver necklace in which can also be used as a brooch if you wish. This jewelry is made by Smycka Kumla (company established 1926, Sweden) in 1979. Nice pati...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silver
Huge Wooden Toy Soldier by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge Royal Guardsman Standard-Bearer designed by Kay Bojesen. Includes the original Danish flag. Incredibly rare at this scale, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Wall-Mounted Valet in Pine by Hoff & Østergaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall-mounted valet designed by Adam Hoff & Poul Østergaard. Produced in Denmark during the late 1950s by Virum Møbelsnedkeri. Solid Oregon pine frame with visible joinery, leather st...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Masonite, Pine, Leather
Magazine trolley by Rolf Hesland
By Bruksbo, Rolf Hesland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool magazine or record Stand on wheels by Rolf Hesland. Made from rosewood in a nice, angular design.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Modern Oak King Size Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A custom platform bed. Custom built to meet your specifications.
Available in King or Queen, oak teak or walnut wood.
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Teak
Silver Jewelry with Brilliant Cut Rock Crystal from 1973 by Salovaara, Finland
By Kultaseppä Salovaara, Suomen Kultaseppä Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver jewelry with round brilliant cut rock crystal. Salovaara, Åbo 1973. Neckline of sterling silver. Norway.
Kultaseppä Salovaara was founded ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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