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Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Table Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern vintage dining table or center table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, which
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Dining Table in Rosewood and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1950's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Rosewood and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1950's
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Unique Swedish dining table, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exceptional one-of-a-kind dining table, crafted in Sweden during the 1950s, is a striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Swedish Extendable Oval Dining Table by Edmund Spence c 1950's
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Mid Century oval dining table with vibrant walnut veneer top, including a crotch burl
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 42.5 in
Maria Flap Dining Table in Rosewood, Beech and Brass by Bruno Mathsson, 1950's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Maria Flap Dining Table in Rosewood, Beech and Brass by Bruno Mathsson, 1950's
Additional
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 108.27 in D 39.38 in
Børge Mogensen Dining Table model "753", 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Model 753 dining table, designed by renowned Danish architect Børge Mogensen, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Göran Malmvall "Swenks Fur" Dining Table, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Svensk Fur” or ‘Swedish Pine’ dining table is a nod to modernist design with traditional
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Round Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1940s / 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Round dining table by lImari Tapiovaara from the 1940s / 1950s. Birch frame. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Midcentury Dining Table, Teak Wood, Brass Elements, Norway, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous table was made in 1950s by Norwegian company Hiorth and Ostlyngen. Some suspect that
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Danish Alfred Christensen Expandable Teak Dining Table by Slagelse Mobler
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Danish Alfred Christensen expandable teak "boomerang" dining table by Slagelse Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 58.67 in D 35.83 in
Danish Modern Sabre Table Model AT-314 by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This is a rare and early sabre leg oak Hans J. Wegner dining table AT-314 with two drop-leaves
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Richard Bent Nissen "Yang" Dining Table, Denmark 1950s/1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This extraordinary sculptural round dining table has strong lines and proportions and was made in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Sawbuck or AT 303 dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Sawbuck’ or ‘AT 303’ dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table by Arne Vodder, 1950s.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Extraordinary round dining room table in Rosewood/palisander "Model 204" by Danish designer Arne
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Extendable Dining Table in Teak by Niels Møller Fro J. L. Møller, Denmark, 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining table designed by Niels Møller. Produced in Denmark by J.L. Møller during the 1960s. Made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Rare Alvar Aalto Model 90 A Round Dining Room Table for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Alvar Aalto model 90 A round dining room table for Artek in the mid 1900s, rare teak top with black
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-311 Extendable teak dining table. This set was originally purchased in circa late 1950s and kept in an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Rush
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
1950's, Set of Table Red Brown Table Top and Four Pirkka Chairs by Tapiovaara
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Pirkka table. The table has a beautiful wooden top. The table shows some traces of wear like a
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 26.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.37 in
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Olof Larsson, Laholm 1950's
By Laholm
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern table lamp, Olof Larsson, Laholm ca 1950's.
Marked with makers mark
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Dining set by Hans J. Wegner consisting of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'heart
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Bruno Mathsson "Maria Flap" Folding Table, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Maria Flap" folding dining table by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
1950s Børge Mogensen Rectangular Table, beech frame, solid teak top and shoes
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
1950s Børge Mogensen Rectangular table with beech frame, solid teak top and shoes. Manufactured and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak, Beech
H 28.35 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Rare Table Model 3605 by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century scandinavian table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, model 3605.
This table was only
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair 1950s Rud Rasmussen Hardwood D-Shaped Centre Tables with Brass Tipped Legs
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Pair 1950s Rud Rasmussen Mahogany D-Shaped Centre Tables with Brass Tipped Legs. Restoration in
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Antique 1850s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Red Crow's foot table lamp by Ewa Varnamo, 1950's
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in Uccle, BE
EWÅ, Värnamo in good condition. The Scandinavian table light is composed with a conical mount
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Model DL 82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model DL 82 extendable dining table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Birch
H 28.19 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Boréns ca 1950-1960's
By Boréns Borås
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern table lamp in brass by Boréns ca 1950-1960's.
Good vintage condition, wear and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Table Lamps in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative and modernist table lamp in steel with a black powder coating. Designed and made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, NK, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful table lamp from NK, with a brass base, leather wound handle and green lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern "LYFA" Table Lamp from the 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Paavo Tynell, Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Scandinavian Modern vintage table lamp manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1950s. Base
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Axel Bruel Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Lamp, Denmark, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Axel Bruel, Scandinavian Modern glazed stoneware table lamp, Denmark. The lamp is decorated by
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Scandinavian Table Lamps from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass and mahogany table lamps from ASEA, in a compact design with three shades on each
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's
Additional Information:
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Brass Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern table lamp, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Light, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table light, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Brass with linen lampshade. Marked. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Hans Bergström, ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass and teak. Handle embossed with decorative
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Scandinavian / Nordic AWF Table Lamp AJH 5
By AJH, Arnold Wiig Fabrikker
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Nordic-style Scandinavian/Norwegian mid-century modern RETRO table lamp, featuring a retro
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal, Bronze, Iron
Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian modern table lamps, brass wrapped in leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Bertil Brisborg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful table lamps made in Denmark in the middle of the 20th century. Thick brass neck wrapped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Finn & Dagny Hald, 1950s
By Dagny & Finn Hald
Located in Odense, DK
A wonderful Scandinavian Modern lamp base made by Dagny and Finn Hald at their own ceramic workshop
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Eigil Hinrichsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware table lamp made by Danish artist Eigil Hinrichsen in his own studio in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Handmade Table Lamp in Turned Beechwood Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
By Lisbeth Brams
Located in Odense, DK
Charming unique table lamp in turned beechwood by a Danish cabinetmaker. Made in the 1950s Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Beech
Table Lamp in Glass, Brass and Original Shade, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Glass, Brass and Original Shade, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and playful table lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from brass with a teak stem and opaline
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing table lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from pale grey and purple metal with brass details
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Glass, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Glass, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century lantern table lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist table lamp inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, crafted from black metal strings
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Table Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950’s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass Attributed To Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1950’s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass Attributed To Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950's Metal and Brass Table Lamp by Falkenberg
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1950's Metal and Brass Table lamp by Falkenbergs, Sweden. 2 brass spider legs support the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Rubus Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian Sweden 1950s
By Saxbo, Gunnar Nylund, Arne Bang, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
It´s part of the "Rubus" series and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
H 16.74 in Dm 10.24 in
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp "Capri" for Rörstrand by Gertrud Lönegren, 1950s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian modern table lamp "Capri" in glazed earthenware for Rörstrand by Gertrud Lönegren
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Tall Rörstrand "Rubus" Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1950s
By Saxbo, Arne Bang, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
It´s part of the "Rubus" series and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp Solid Oakwood and Black Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique Danish Modern table lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1950s. Turned oakwood with a beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Walnut and Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Scandinavian made Art Deco styled table light in walnut fluted brass. Probably made by either
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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1950s Scandinavian Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s Scandinavian dining table available at 1stDibs. A 1950s Scandinavian dining table — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s Scandinavian dining table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s Scandinavian dining table made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson and ASEA each produced at least one beautiful 1950s Scandinavian dining table that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Scandinavian Dining Table?
A 1950s Scandinavian dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,196, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $116,514.
A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps 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.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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