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What is Danish modern furniture?
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Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, 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. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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1930s-50s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits Henningsen's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Whereas most designers and cabi...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production.
With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$11,257 / item
French handcrafted 1-door 3-drawer green wooden credenza by E. Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 1-door and 3-drawer cabinet is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with solid ash wood, veneer and lacquered doors in MDF panels.
Each door and each dr...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Ash
Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in
Width: 72 ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 c...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Modern Sculptural Candleholders in Brass, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural organically shaped candlesticks in solid brass. They have an almost fluid shape. Unknown Danish maker circa 1960s-70s in a style reminiscent of Pierre Forsell, Henning Kop...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
