Scandinavian Modern Shelves
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
Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This shelf is mounted on teak risers and brass patinated brackets.
The shelf can be used ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A cabinet and two bookcases in ash. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 storage units. Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Wooden Bookshelf from the 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian bookshelf from the 1960s. It is made out of wood and a blackened tubular metal structure. It's composed of a cabinet with a glass d...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch bookcases in Mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood, Finland, 1950s
Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall unit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Elm for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in elm with plinths. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of nine bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of six bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Large vintage wall system by Poul Cadovius made in the 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage wall system by Poul Cadovius made in the 1960s.
Dimensions:
Width: 243 cm
Height: 202 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Valve box:
Width: 80 cm
Depth: 37.5 cm
Height: 42.5 cm
Chest of...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Colored Yellow, Blue and Teak Modular Wall Bookcase by Hansen & Guldborg Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
The "Royal System" Scandinavian design modular wall shelving system in teak produced by Hansen & Guldborg Møbler made in Denmark, 1950s. Simplicity design, close to the designs of P...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Teak and Rosewood Wall Unit Wall by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two-bay modular teak wall unit designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Hansen and Guldborg (Denmark, 1960s).
Features the three original rosewood rails/uprights supporting t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning shelving system of the '0resund' series by Børge Mogensen, made in oak , consisting of 10 modules including 3 tall single pieces with plinths, 2 double width pieces with pli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak shelfs and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius has interchangeable shelves mounted on teak risers and brass paginated brackets.
The shelf ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large freestanding wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal system. With 4 black metal risers and teak veneer cabinets and shelves.
1x cabinet with sliding doors 42.5 x 37,5 x 160 cm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Danish cabinetmaker made teak butterfly shelf, 1960's
Located in Balen, BE
A unique handmade butterfly shelf made by a Danish cabinetmaker possibly inspired by the Poul Cadovius butterfly shelves.
Unlike the original design this shelf features a dovetaile...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wall Unit, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Adjustable Mid Century Modern Wall Unit in scandinavian style manufactured in Italy in the 1960 's.
Dark veneered wood structure made by one sliding doors drawer, four elengatly re...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mogens Koch Set of Four Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch a set of four bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak shelfs and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius has interchangeable shelves mounted on teak risers and brass paginated brackets.
The shelf ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 10 mensole con due profondità posizionabili a piacere, produzione Danimarca 1960.
Etichetta ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide):
- 7 shelves 22 cm deep
- 3 shelves 30 cm deep
- 1 very large desk shelf 54 cm deep
- 1 bar-type storage mod...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik. The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern, Sculptural Freestanding Pine Shelf by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Mid Century Modern freestanding shelving unit in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk. Ca 1970s.
A rare object with beautiful wood grains.
This vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
The vertical sides stand on metal feet that can be ad...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelves Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modular wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius and produced in the 1960's. It features all teak construction with two cabinets and three shelves. In great ready to use condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Oak, Sweden, c. 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted oak shelf designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid century String shelf system teak & metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
A large 1960s modular shelving system ‘Pira’ designed by Olaf Pira for string of Sweden, made of teak and steel.
Designed as a ‘tension’ system where each upright is trapped between...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Model 114, 1950s for Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall shelf by Alvar Aalto is very sought after. There is just not enough of them around.
As one can see from the archive picture the shelf can be joined with a mirror and ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Teak
Stackable Shelves, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stackable Shelves, designed by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Stained birch. The shelves are sold as a set of three. Good vintage condition...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four bookcases in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Vintage Wenge & White Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Modular Royal System wall unit in wenge and white. Designed by Poul Cadovius in the Sixties. Manufactured by CADO in Denmark. The individual elements of the wall system are made of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
Pair of Original Drawer Units from the Arne Jacobsen Royal SAS Hotel, Copenhagen
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare original pair of drawers made in 1958 exclusively for the hotel rooms of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Including the original stainless steel wall brackets. Museum pie...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Formica, Wenge
Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen Floating Rosewood Nightstands
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two fully restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen floating rosewood nightstands.
The well designed rosewood nightstands, with their smooth shaped "wings" on the sides and the ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden. Made between 1946-1956. Mad from solid and laminated birch throughout. Beautiful honey toned color ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Large Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide):
- 3 shelves 22 cm deep
- 1 shelf 30 cm deep
- 2 shelves 38 cm deep
- A storage/bar module with 1 hinged doo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall shelf or cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Currently missing wall mounting brackets. Will require professional installation.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Butterfly Shelves in Teak by Poul Cadovius, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 Butterfly Shelves in Teak by Poul Cadovius, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Denm...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Nordiska Kompaniet Wall Shelves, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet birch wood wall shelves, Circa 1940s, Adjustable shelves. Solid Birch shelves, adjustable, mounted to the wall with birch brackets with holes. Stamped....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative lamps or small items. Alvar Aalto designed the wall shelf 112 in 1936.
This one was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Series 300 Bookshelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen design series 300 bookshelf for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. High quality construction and materials with simple yet sophisticated details. Newly refin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Pair of large shelves in oak RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the 1950s. Made from solid oiled oak. The back pieces have not been screwed through whi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Danish Oak Storage System Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Includes: (10) free-standing vertical rails, (4) two-door cabinet units, (2) three-drawer cabinet units, (1) leaded glass cabinet unit, (13) shelves...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak, Glass
Set of nine shelves in oak, RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of nine shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the 1950s. Made from solid oiled oak. The back pieces have not been screwed through...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Large Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly` in Finnish, and it has become a classic a long time ago. Actually, it has been taken again int...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Teak
Freestanding shelving system by Kurt Østervig.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding three-compartment shelving system with oak legs and teak shelves. Adjustable shelves. Kurt Østervig / KP Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative lamps or small items. Alvar Aalto designed the wall shelf 112 in 1936.
This one was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Scandinavian vintage wall-mounted bookcase in original good vintage condition.
Beautiful, high quality modular wall shelf from the 1950s is made of teak with two wall mounted strips. The Danish shelving system...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Modular Wall Unit Shelves
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large three bay teak Cado wall system designed by Poul Cadovius and made in Denmark. This unit has beautiful color and a nice active grain pattern, and includes three wall panels for...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Modern designed bookshelf composed of 6 fixed shelves in a diagonal position. The backless feature of this bookshelf makes it practical to use as a room divider, which, when combined with a 2nd or 3rd bookshelf, can create a decorative mirroring effect.
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻:
NORDST is a Danish company that's been producing quality marble furniture for customers all over the world for many years. The focus has always been to use beautiful stones in a contemporary design setting. NORDST is also a major furniture player producing for several renowned scandinavian brands, which is also why we have our own manufacturing base in China, where we will ship out from.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
→ Contemporary bookshelf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Metal
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1980's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Artek's wall shelf 112B is an elegant and practical shelf that can be used for books, decorative lamps or small items. Alvar Aalto designed the wall shelf 112 in 1936.
This one was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Teak Vintage Wall System by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern teak vintage wall system or shelves unit by Poul Cadovius, which features drawer chest, writing flap and storage chest with sliding doors...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak, each with a single drawer, designed by Sigfred Omann...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler from the 1960s. The high-quality containers are veneered in teak. The system consists of one container with doors and four sh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Alvar Aalto, Double Shelf, Model 112-2, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic minimalist shelf by Alvar Aalto in double deck. Due to the back rail, the shelf is easier to hang with four screws instead of eight.
The shelf unit is pre mid 1950s and is...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit
Offered is a Danish modern teak wall unit that was designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark in the 1960s. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Scandinavian Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves, popular names associated with this style include Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen, Poul Cadovius, and Jörg Höltje. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $38,000 while the average work can sell for $3,200.
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