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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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Itsu Oy Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Yellow Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ceiling lamp, produced by Itsu Oy in Finland, 1950s. Made from brass, decorative details in brass, with 4 shades in yellow-tonen opaline glass.
This elegant ceiling lamp was pr...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish stool, tabouret, ottoman, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, newly upholstered in cowhide with metal tacks around the frame.
Dimensions:
Height: 43 c...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
1960s Blue Surreal Top Hat 'Model V298' Wall Light By Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking wall lamp from the 1960s is a playful and sculptural design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the celebrated Swedish lighting designer known for his innovative and atmospheric cr...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Razorblade Dining Chairs attr. to Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Beerse, VAN
Rare set of dining chairs attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have beautiful razor-shaped backrests, and are made of solid brown staine...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.5"H x 24.0"W x 24.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
