$3,360Sale Price|25% Off
Stylish 1960’s Scandinavian 4 Seater Leather Sofa
By Svend Skipper
Located in Bern, CH
Stylish 1960’s Scandinavian 4 Seater Leather Sofa. Original black leather upholstery in near immaculate condition.
Metal
Three-seater Danish Sofa from 1960's
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three-seater Danish sofa from 1960's. Walnut wood structure and original fabric upholstery. Handcrafted woodwork with a rich grain. Available pair of matching individual armchairs li...
Fabric, Walnut
Ire Mobler 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Sofa made by Ire Mobler, founded in 1939 in Skillingaryd, Småland, southern Sweden.Ire design sofas from Sweden, with contours shaped in oak and fabrics that are a perfect match.The ...
Oak, Fabric
Scandinavian 4-Seater Sofa in Red-Brown Leather, 1960's
By Poul Nørreklit, Georg Thams
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful vintage 4-seater sofa is often attributed to the Danish designers Georg Thams or Poul Nørreklit. It is made of red-brown leather and has a steel frame. A very comforta...
Metal
Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Scandinavian sofa bed, 1960s. Rosewood structure with base, padding and fabric completely restored, removable cushions.
Fabric, Wood
1960s Oak Scandinavian 3-Seater Sofa in Fine Leather Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Teak Frame, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa with teak frame. Three-seat cushioning, upholstered back, unique arm posts add to the Scandinavian Modern appeal of this Finn Juhl style sofa. (Please ...
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original brown leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rar...
Rosewood, Leather
$5,301Sale Price|25% Off
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, sofa, model "Kontiki", original.
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Brass
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Red Velour Three-Seat Sofa With Beech Feet
Located in Elkton, MD
Scandinavian, circa 1960s.
Upholstery
Scandinavian Modern Two Seater Sofa Dark Brown Leather of Danish Design, 1960s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The two-seater sofa in dark brown leather, Danishly designed and manufactured by Stouby Møbelfabrik in 1960, is an example of timeless craftsmanship and aesthetics. Stouby Møbelfabri...
Leather
Loveseat Sofa in Rosewood, Woven Cane & Original Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Loveseat Sofa in Rosewood, Woven Cane & Original Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, woven cane and original leather Style: Mid century, Scan...
Rosewood, Leather
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 2 seat Sofa in cognac patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960’s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Loveseat by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Cognac Leather and Solid Teak, 1960's A rare and characterful loveseat by Danish designer Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, upholstered in its original cogna...
Leather, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson.
Wool, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, walnut, Scandinavia, 1960s This Scandinavian Modern sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics.
Walnut, Faux Leather
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare 4-seater Ib Kofod Larsen sofa in original black leather, very good condition. Produced by OPE in Sweden, 1960s.
Leather
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son 1960's
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in LYON, FR
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Danish sofa, Minerva model produced by France and Son. Sofa designed in the 1960s by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard. It is a classic Dan...
Cotton, Teak
$14,137 / item
Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, 1960s. All original, dark stained beech legs and brown buffalo leather. Great vintage condition with small sign...
Leather
Børge Mogensen, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 41” H x 80.3 x 32” D Seat Height: 16” H
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak and light grey fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s. Seat Height (inches): 16.5” Arm Height (inches): 20.63" All items ship from High Point, North C...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions: 32.5“ H x 67.75“ W x 30.5“ D Seat Height (inches): 17.5” Arm Height (inches): 24.25" ...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker, Sofa in Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Cabinetmaker sofa table in rosewood with intarsia work of the famous little mermaid. Made in the 1950s.
Rosewood
Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare sofa, model V11, was designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark during the 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Pine Sofa by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa or bench by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition, solid and stable.
Pine
Åke Nilsson 'Roma' sofa by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning walnut sofa model 'Roma' by Swedish designer Åke Nilsson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Very high quality and lovely grain.
Walnut
1960s Carl Malmsten "Lindegård” Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern birch framed sofa designed by Carl Malmsten. This sofa has curved sides and back. The exposed vertical stiles look great with or with out the shaped back cushions. A...
Fabric, Birch
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa in Oak, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern couch in solid oak with original cushions in wool upholstery.
Oak
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Single Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Rochester, England
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese. This living room ...
Fabric, Pine
Pine Sofa Table by Sven Larsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great condition with minor signs of usage and patina. Produced in Sweden by Sven Larsson Möbelshop, 1960s.
Pine
Off-White Alpaca Sofa with Wood Details, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A curvy profile Danish Modern sofa from the 1960s. This stunning piece has been freshly upholstered in a soft, off-white alpaca fabric and features button tufts along the backrest. T...
Alpaca, Wood
Rattan sofa, attributed to Viggo Boesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage and patina.
Cane, Rattan
Bertil Fridhagen “Aristokrat” Sofa for Bröderna Andersson, Sweden 1960s
By Bröderna Anderssons 1, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish design is characterised by a minimal, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality with beauty. The mastery of Swedish designer and architect, Bertil Fridhagen lies in ...
Wood, Fabric
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
Fabric
Swedish Mid-Century Sofa with Structural Legs, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian style has a long, well-established history, traditionally marked by simplicity, bright whites, natural wood tones, minimal folk style ornamentation, and colour washed fu...
Fabric, Wood
Model "Euroform" Sofa, Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Euroform" sofa, design Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Teak frame, brass details, beautiful original velvet -like fabric upholstery. Good original...
Brass
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat.
Velvet, Beech
1960s Fully Restored Customizable Danish Ole Wanscher Sofa by Cado
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored customizable Danish Ole Wanscher sofa by Cado The elegant light Ole Wanscher design of the sofa feature organic elegant shapes and lines, combined with very ex...
Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-300/4 Sofa Getama Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-300 / 4 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960s for Getama Denmark. Legs in solid oak and original blue Kvadrat wool fabric. Needs a new upholstery/fabric. Ask for price (if int...
Oak
V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning example of mid-century Danish design, this rare V12 sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen dates from the 1960s and stands out as one of the finest pieces we’ve so...
Leather, Wood
Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s
By Merva Merivaara., Esko Pajamies
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three-seat sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by the Finnish company Merva in the 1960s. The rectangular shape of the seat, armrests and backrest give the chai...
Steel, Chrome
Sofa Model "Bodö", Svante Skogh, 1950/1960s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa model "Bodö", designed by Svante Skogh, 1950/1960s. Oak frame with leather wrapping. Reupholstered quality Model "Boucle Green" -fabric by Lauritzon. Sofa fillings renewed. Good...
Leather, Fabric, Oak
$14,137 / item
Set of 2 Ib Kofod-Larsen sofas model "President", 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-seater Ib Kofod Larsen sofa in original black leather, very good condition. Produced by OPE in Sweden, 1960s. Please note: matching 4-seater sofa also available.
Leather
Large Squared Danish Wooden Low Coffee Sofa Table in Pine, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very beautiful squared Danish mid century modern low coffee sofa table with four asymmetrical legs with a thick solid top in stained oregon pine with beautiful and natural patina p...
Pine
Pine sofa design David Rosén model "Berga", Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa or bench produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s. Good condition, solid and stable.
Pine
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...
Leather, Wood
GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s. Original cushions in creme / green stripes wool fabric,
Teak
1960s Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Sofa and Lounge Chair by Vatne
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fredrik Kayser 3-seat rosewood sofa and lounge chair by Vatne This very elegant four-seat sofa set was designed by one of Norway's most iconic Designers, Fredrik A. Kayser f...
Fabric, Rosewood
Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame of the sofa is in solid teak and the cushions are still have the ...
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Leif Hansen, Kronen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious ...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Fabric, Wood
"Monte Carlo" Palisander and leather sofa by Ingvar Stockum, Futura, 1960s
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Three seater Sofa model "Monte Carlo" designed by Ingvar Stockum. Produced by Futura möbler during the 1960s. Solid rosewood/palisander frame with original black leather cushions. Ve...
Leather, Palisander
Hans J. wegner GE-236/4 Sofa Getama Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
In very good vintage condition, ready for use.
Fabric, Oak
“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Along with the cushions, the sides, back- and armrests are upholstered in a brown-green leather with beautiful patina. The sofa was manufactured by Danish manufacturer Holger Christ...
Leather, Wood
$4,524Sale Price|20% Off
“Samsas” Sofa by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Karis, Nyland
An original “Samsas” three-seater sofa designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H.
Wool, Wood
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Red furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Beech
Swedish modern sofa 'Tellus' by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Jansson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare sofa model 'Tellus' designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Sweden, during the 1960s. Sculptural legs of beech and upholstered in two different tones of green ...
Fabric, Beech
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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