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1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair
1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair

1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair

By Viggo Boesen

Located in København K, 84

1930s Danish modern easy chair reupholstered in exquisite premium beige mohair and nut brown

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Mirror in Mahogany, 1930s, Danish Modern
Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Mirror in Mahogany, 1930s, Danish Modern

Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Mirror in Mahogany, 1930s, Danish Modern

By Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare wall mirror designed by Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen and executed in selected solid

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

1930s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Striped Velvet Upholstery
1930s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Striped Velvet Upholstery

1930s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Striped Velvet Upholstery

Located in København K, 84

1930s danish cabinet maker made lounge chair or ear flap chair in solid oak and the most beautiful

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen
Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen

Rare Pair of 1930s danish modern armchairs by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen

Located in København K, 84

This rare pair of Danish modern armchairs, designed in the 1930s by architect Magnus Læssøe

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1930s Danish modern

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s

Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. They have probably

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's
Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of armchairs designed in 1930's by danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Interesting hand

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Stamford, CT

Danish Modern, Banana Settee or Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s A substantial curved

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1930s
Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1930s

Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Berlin, DE

Frosted glass pendant lamp from the 1930s. It has a two-part layered glass shade that gives a soft

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with baroque legs, nature leather, 1930's
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with baroque legs, nature leather, 1930's

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with baroque legs, nature leather, 1930's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with patinated nature leather. Lose cushion of foam. Baroque

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Iconic Large upholstered Lounge / Easy Chair From Denmark 1930’s
Vintage Iconic Large upholstered Lounge / Easy Chair From Denmark 1930’s

Vintage Iconic Large upholstered Lounge / Easy Chair From Denmark 1930’s

By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

We present this iconic rare armchair, crafted in Denmark circa 1930s, likely by Fritz Hansen

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Designer, Candelabras, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Candelabras, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Candelabras, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of small brass candelabras, designed and produced in Denmark c. 1930s. Holds 0.4" diameter

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Denmark, 1930s
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Denmark, 1930s

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of striking Danish Modern lounge chairs, in an oversized, functionalist design. Upholstered

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This unique easy chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Danish master

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Side Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Side Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Side Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak side or dining table designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 20.75” H x

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Designer, Candle Sconces, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Candle Sconces, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Candle Sconces, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass candle sconces likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Moderate patina

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Cabinetmaker, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Cabinetmaker, Coffee Table, Oak, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A carved solid oak coffee table, designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Viggo Boesen, Wool Upholstery, 1930s
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Viggo Boesen, Wool Upholstery, 1930s

Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Viggo Boesen, Wool Upholstery, 1930s

By Finn Juhl, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Hos Wulff

Located in København K, 84

This rare and exceptional pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, arm chairs, easy chairs attributed

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Designer, Table Mirror, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Table Mirror, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Table Mirror, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A small brass table mirror designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dramatic

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. *oxidation to

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A patinated brass floor lamp likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A green bouclé fabric and stained beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and beige bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Denmark, c

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable bronze and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Assorted

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

Denmark, c. 1930s. Moderate natural fading and some missing rattan. Wear consistent with age and use

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A sizable orange-colored glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Paper Basket in Rattan & Cane by Wengler, Copenhagen, 1930s
Danish Modern Paper Basket in Rattan & Cane by Wengler, Copenhagen, 1930s

Danish Modern Paper Basket in Rattan & Cane by Wengler, Copenhagen, 1930s

By Robert Wengler

Located in Odense, DK

the period alongside Danish Modern furniture by Viggo Boesen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen etc

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Chrome, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Chrome, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Chrome, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable chrome and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Bronze, Parchment, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Bronze, Parchment, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Bronze, Parchment, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bronze and brown parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Large Handmade Wall Mirror in Elm, 1930s, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Danish Modern
Large Handmade Wall Mirror in Elm, 1930s, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Danish Modern

Large Handmade Wall Mirror in Elm, 1930s, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Danish Modern

By Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Odense, DK

Large wall mirror attributed to Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen and executed in Scandinavian elm

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Elm

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Steel, Glass, Cord, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Steel, Glass, Cord, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Steel, Glass, Cord, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A steel, beige opaline glass and brown cord chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Steel, Fabric, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Steel, Fabric, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Chandelier, Steel, Fabric, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

Denmark, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 39” H x 31” Diameter Canopy Dimensions (inches): 3.88" H

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930's
Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930's

Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930's

By Kaj Gottlob

Located in Forest, BE

an important part in the city, are among the finest examples of 1930s modernism in Denmark.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Kähler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Vase in Modern Design, 1930s-1940s
Kähler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Vase in Modern Design, 1930s-1940s

Kähler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Vase in Modern Design, 1930s-1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kähler, Denmark. Glazed stoneware vase in modern design. Blue and brown running glaze on a cream

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white parchment paper floor lamp likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Vase, Earthenware, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Vase, Earthenware, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Vase, Earthenware, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown, yellow, and red glazed earthenware vase designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Pine Veneer, Denmark 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Pine Veneer, Denmark 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Pine Veneer, Denmark 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A white-painted metal and braided pine veneer floor lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, c

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Danish Modern "Tinos" Tray in Patinated Bronze, 1930s Art Deco
Large Danish Modern "Tinos" Tray in Patinated Bronze, 1930s Art Deco

Large Danish Modern "Tinos" Tray in Patinated Bronze, 1930s Art Deco

By Tinos

Located in Odense, DK

Beautifully patinated art deco "Tinos" dish or tray made in Denmark in the 1930s. Signed on back.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Bakelite, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Bakelite, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Bakelite, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Overall

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Paper, Denmark 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Paper, Denmark 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Paper, Denmark 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass, wood veneer, and paper floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s

Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in High Point, NC

A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s

Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in High Point, NC

A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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1930s Danish Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s Danish modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every 1930s Danish modern was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s Danish modern — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1930s Danish modern bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1930s Danish modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Henningsen, Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Danish Modern?

A 1930s Danish modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,826, while the lowest priced sells for $102 and the highest can go for as much as $168,861.
Questions About 1930s Danish Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

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