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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 

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. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Campaign Style Night Stands
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful rosewood chests from the Scandanavian modern period. Campaign Style with recessed hand lol es on the sides. Metal corners for protection ok f damage and wear. One with 2 dr...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass

Square bedside table of Nordic manufacture
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand from the 1960s with drawer. This compact nightstand not only stands out for its minimalist shape, but also offers maximum functionality with its large shelf. The ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Elm Scandinavian Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm mid-century modern bedside table, circa 1960's. Lovely veneered case and drawer face, tapered legs and sweet little metal pull! Unrestored item with option to purchase in resto...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Elm

Scandinavian nightstand 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian nightstand. Vintage 1950s teak bedside table, featuring a Scandinavian design that combines elegance and functionality. The metal handle, adds a touch of sophi...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Vintage Bamboo Wood Magazine Rack, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage organic modern magazine rack in natural materials. Semi-circular shape with slender bars, large handle and wooden base on six feet. Beautiful vintage condition. Scandinavia...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Wood

Nordic nightstand from the 1960s designed by David Rosén
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish teak bedside table by David Rosén. Its unusual shape, given by the double shelf, adds a distinctive touch, making it perfect for placing a lamp on the first shelf and keepin...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Deco light blue nightstands with drawer
Located in Brescia, IT
Original marble and wood Nordic nightstands from the 1930s. Deco bedside tables with a marble top and a wooden frame painted blue. The handles are original to the period, and the s...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

Set of Two Fully Restored Westnofa Danish Floating Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautifully restored pair of rosewood wall mount nightstands by Westnofa, Norway 1960's. Each cabinet is crafted of rosewood inside and out with one pull out drawer and an open cabin...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany mid-centruy bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered with slender splayed legs and sleek drawer. Unrestored item with option to purchase in restored condition for ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Pine and Canvas Magazine Rack, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Pine and Canvas Magazine Rack, 1970s. Danish Modern wall mounted or standing rack with 12 canvas pockets ideal for storing magazines, shoes, books or teddy bears...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Canvas, Pine

Danish Mid-Century Modern Maple Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Maple mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case with slender legs, practicle shelf and sleek dovetailed drawer. Unrestored item with option to purchase in restored cond...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Maple

Soren Rasmussen Danish Teak Nightstand
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish teak side table designed by Søren Rasmussen, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted from teak, it features two drawers with carved pulls and a woven rattan shelf. The cabin...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Hans Bolling Teak Duck Sculpture by Torben Orskov
Located in San Diego, CA
Large teak duck by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov. Marked on the foot.  
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Natural White Fur Bean bBag Chair - Kids size
Located in Dural, AU
After a long day of learning and playing, there is no better way for a child to relax and find oozing comfort than in our junior-size fluffy sheepskin bean bag...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Sheepskin

Foldable Clothes Hanger / Hall Stand in Ash Oak or Black
Located in Visby, SE
Scandinavian contemporary foldable coat hanger / clothes hanger made with precision craftsmanship and quality in material and design, materialised in ash wood, oak wood or blackened Ash. Foldable to be easily stored when not needed, clothes and bags are hanged on the inside of the stand which makes it more stable than the usual clothes hanger. In the big city regions people tend to live in smaller spaces. Restaurants and bars get more crowded and we all need a flexible surrounding adapted to the needs we meet at the moment. The foldable clothes...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak

Danish Modern Teak Nighstands By Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of streamlined, Danish modern, teak nighstands or end tables by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik retailed through John Stuart in the U.S., feature mi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

MG901 Valet in Grey Nature oak by Malte Gormsen Designed by Space Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MG901 Valet is made of solid oak and blackened metal. The stone plate comes in different kinds of marble, limestone and slate. The valet is part of the Holmen series. The Holmen ser...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Limestone, Metal

Pair of Bedside Tables In Teak by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful pair of original teak bedsides by Johannes Andersen in superb original condition, with no damage and a lovely patina. we take our photos in daylight to best show the true...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Floating Nightstand/Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish floating nightstand/shelf, circa 1960's. Wall mount shelf/bedside with slim low profile drawer is perfect for any room of the home. Please inquire for remote and in...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Hardwood

'Cleopatra' Daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping Netherlands, c. 1953, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish 'Cleopatra' daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands, was designed and produced in circa 1953. Signed on the springs as can be seen in the photos. Featurin...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen magazine rack, teak and cane
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen magazine rack of teak with cane handle.   
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cane, Teak

1970s German Sputnik Barometer Tabletop Sculpture Mid-Century Modernist Orb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very clean example, estate fresh to you. Wonderful design by Huger of W.Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pink Fur Pillow Merino Lambskin
Located in Dural, AU
Introduce rich and irresistible tactile elements to your decor with this sumptuous pink fur pillow. Featuring a silky wool pile with superior softness, this collection of hand-crafte...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Lambskin

Set of Three Midcentury Danish Vikings Figures by Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three midcentury Danish Viking figures made of mixed woods by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in good vintage condition and measure: 5...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Teak, Walnut

Silver Scandinavian Modern Bracelet by Björn Weckström, Lapponia, 1971
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern Finish silver bracelet in silver by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia, 1971. Weckstrom's work is famous for his unique patination treatments and surface textures. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Mid-century magazine rack, suede leather and teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century magazine rack crafted from solid teak, featuring suede leather. Its foldable design allows for convenient storage and transport. Notably, the sling leather is sec...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Teak

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Superb Pair of Midcentury Cabinets in Rosewood
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury modern small sideboards designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. These small cabinets have a beautiful figured grain highlighted by brass hardware. perfect for ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case rests on slender legs, handy sleek drawer.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Scandinavian teak nightstand with drawer
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage 1960s teak nightstand. A nightstand in perfect Scandinavian style that traces the taste for simple, modern lines. Consisting of long tapered legs, magazine rack top...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Birch, Teak

1960s metal and teak bedside table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian original vintage hanging nightstand. Small Scandinavian piece of furniture used as a phone stand. Consists of a simple wooden shelf with rounded corners and a black met...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Scandinavian teak nightstand with drawer
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage 1960s teak nightstand. A nightstand in perfect Scandinavian style that traces the taste for simple, modern lines. Consisting of long tapered legs, magazine rack to...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak, Burl

Danish Designer, Nightstands, Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak nightstands or bedside cabinets designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Backsides are stamped "Made in Denmark".
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak

Rare Bunk Bed by Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare children's bed/bunk bed in solid, patinated Oregon pine from 1935. By Flemming Lassen and Erhard Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine

Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Eye catching scissor legs, sleek drawer and a handy shelf. Veneered case and drawer face with lovely grain patterning. Please inquire for re...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Teak Danish Modern Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneer case with contrasting splayed legs. Sleek dovetailed drawer and handy shelf! Please inquire for remote and international shippi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Teak Danish Bedside Table / Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Robust solid wood legs, handsome book-matched veneer on the top and drawer face, unique metal pull! Please inquire for remote and inte...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood night stand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s. Elegant and stylish night stand in very beautiful rich and expressive Rosewood veneer designed by Andreas Pedersen...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rosewood

Metal and yellow rubber magazine rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s magazine rack with metal frame and yellow rubber. Fair condition. A conservative restoration has been done. It may show some signs of time. Please pay attention to th...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and construction,, Dovetail drawers..Richly grained wood.. Beautif...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Mid-Century Nightstand by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Midcentury nightstand in teak, designed by Maa. Johannes Andersen and made by CFC furniture, Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak, Teak

Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s. Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rattan, Teak

Black metal magazine rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s magazine rack with black metal frame. Fair condition. A conservative restoration has been done. It may show some signs of time. Please pay attention to the photograph...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Scandinavian Teak Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case rests on contrasting black splayed legs. Slim drawer with darling metal handle and a handy lower shelf! Plea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a brass hinged lid and brass lock with key. The inside of the chest showcases a large...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Magazine racks in velvet and stainless steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Magazine rack from the 1970s in velvet and stainless steel   
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Teak Danish Mid-Century Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Nice compact size with beautifully veneered case and slender legs.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Beech Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case and drawer face, slender tapered legs. Handy shelf and a dovetailed drawer with elegant metal handle. Please inq...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Beech

Jugend wooden magazine rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden magazine rack designed in the 1940s Art Deco period. Consists of a structure with regular lines and three wooden shelves. Ideal as a magazine rack or bedside table for the be...
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1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Edmond J. Spence Full Size Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple full size headboard by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. This frame made from solid maple and features a tiered design with squared corners. Dimensions 54.5" width x 2.5" depth ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Maple

Danish Modern Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case and drawer face, slender tapered legs. Handy shelf and a dovetailed drawer with elegant metal handle. Pl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

Scandinavian Poul Volther style red wooden child chair 1960's
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Scandinavian Poul Volther style red wooden child chair 1960's. Cute vintage red chair from the sixties. Possibly by the Danish designer Poul Volther. Completely original with beaut...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Pair of Floating Nightstands by Hans J.Wegner for Getama Gedsted
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of Floating Nightstands made by Hans J.Wegner for Getama Gedsted editor. The original attribution mark can be found at the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak

Teak Danish Mid-Century Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Slender contrasting legs, dovetail drawers with metal pulls, beautifully veneered case. One metal foot cap missing. Please inquire for...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak & Tile Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak & tile mid-century bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case with solid legs. Sleek dovetailed drawer with ceramic tiles for a pop of color. Please inquire for remote and inte...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ceramic, Oak

1960s Scandinavian nightstands
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of original vintage Scandinavian nightstands made of wood and metal. These pieces of furniture stand out for their elegant lines...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Teak & Beech Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech Danish bedside table, circa 1960's. Compact single drawer table with open cubby. Veneered case rests on a robust base with cross supports. Please inquire for remote an...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Teak Danish Mid-Century Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case with slender splayed legs with metal accents. Sleek drawer with a lovely metal finger pull and handy lower shelf! Please inquire for ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Teak

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