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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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Set Of Swedish Pine Wall Lights From The 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely, cozy set of two wall lights is truly special in its simple and minimalist design. The gorgeous Swedish pine has acquired a wonderfully natural and warm hue through its a...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamps Made in Pine, Sweden 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamps manufactured in Sweden. It’s made in solid pine. These ones with organically sculptured pine that gives a wonderful floor lamp. The floor lamps have 3 lamp sockets each.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
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Pine
Handmade ceramic desk lamp from Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted desk lamp by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini.
This unique piece consists of two parts: a ceramic lamp base and a ceramic lamp shade. Both ar b...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and oak chest of drawers with wooden inlays designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Minor scuffing to feet.
Minor tabletop surface cracking from normal wear.
Minimal ev...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Oak
Expertly Restored - Bertil Fridhagen Teak & Oak Bookcase Cabinet for Bodafors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted desk lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted desk lamp by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini.
This unique piece consists of two parts: a ceramic lamp base and a ceramic lamp shade. Both ar...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
