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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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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier / Pendant ”Carolin” Brass, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with a redressed original shade in off-white...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 89 cm / ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sliding Expandable Media Cabinet or Shelving Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures 80 inches wide fully closed. Can extend to about 113 inches
Versatile storage piece that would be perfect for TV or mudroom. All teak vintage shelving unit made in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Orrefors in Sweden, 1960
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of expresive wall sconces by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund.
They are manufactured for the Danish Lamp Company Lyfa by Swedish Orrefors in the 1960s.
The sconces are made o...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Massive Brutalist Rustical 3D Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. The right-hand lock in the door is stuck and cannot be turned. With a little skill, this can certainly be fixed.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
