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Arne Vodder Recliner

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son

By Arne Vodder

Located in Winnipeg, MB

Stunning model FD164 teak recliner designed by Arne Vodder in 1962 for France & Son, Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Danish Modern Teak Recliner Designed by Arne Vodder
Danish Modern Teak Recliner Designed by Arne Vodder

Danish Modern Teak Recliner Designed by Arne Vodder

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H 40 in W 31 in D 33 in

Danish Modern Teak Recliner Designed by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Portland, OR

Sleek and stylish Danish modern recliner designed for ultimate comfort by Arne Vodder.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Reclining Armchair by Arne Vodder for France and Søn
Reclining Armchair by Arne Vodder for France and Søn

Reclining Armchair by Arne Vodder for France and Søn

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H 39.5 in W 30.5 in D 33 in

Reclining Armchair by Arne Vodder for France and Søn

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Ottawa, ON

France and Søn model 164 armchair designed in 1960 by Arne Vodder. The solid teak frame has been refinished and the loose cushions have been reupholstered in burgundy faux leather...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Reclining Arne Vodder Easy Chair and Footstool model FD 164
Reclining Arne Vodder Easy Chair and Footstool model FD 164

Reclining Arne Vodder Easy Chair and Footstool model FD 164

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H 39.37 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Reclining Arne Vodder Easy Chair and Footstool model FD 164

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Maastricht, NL

Arne Vodder Easy Chair and Footstool model FD 164.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Reclining Lounge Chairs, Teak and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1960
Danish Reclining Lounge Chairs, Teak and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1960

Danish Reclining Lounge Chairs, Teak and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1960

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Danish Reclining Lounge Chairs, Teak and Leather by Arne Vodder, 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Arne Vodder reclining teak lounge chair and ottoman for France & Son.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Reclining Chair Model FD-164 by Cado in Denmark
Arne Vodder Reclining Chair Model FD-164 by Cado in Denmark

Arne Vodder Reclining Chair Model FD-164 by Cado in Denmark

By Arne Vodder

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare reclining chair model FD-164 designed by Arne Vodder.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Arne Vodder Reclining Teak Scandinavian Armchair "FD164" for France & Søn
1960s Arne Vodder Reclining Teak Scandinavian Armchair "FD164" for France & Søn

1960s Arne Vodder Reclining Teak Scandinavian Armchair "FD164" for France & Søn

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Danish and Scandinavian reclining teak easy chair model FD164 designed by Arne Vodder for France & Søn with original leather cushions, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish Leather Reclining Armchairs & Stool by Arne Vodder Vintage, 1960s
Pair of Danish Leather Reclining Armchairs & Stool by Arne Vodder Vintage, 1960s

Pair of Danish Leather Reclining Armchairs & Stool by Arne Vodder Vintage, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

They were designed by Arne Vodder, they have solid Teak frames and rarely seen original green leather cushions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak and Leather Recliner
Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak and Leather Recliner

Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak and Leather Recliner

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This striking chair design is by Arne Vodder for France and Son in the 1960s. Made in Denmark from solid teak, this broad-armed lounge chair has three different settings of recline, ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder
Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning danish reclining lounge chair and ottoman, model FD-164, designed by Arne Vodder for France and Son.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 16 and Ottoman by Arne Vodder
Reclining Lounge Chair FD 16 and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 16 and Ottoman by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful piece of Danish modern design and craftsmanship. The backrest can be set to three different positions, thus enabling various seating experiences or uses. Original spring ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Arne Vodder FD-164, Teak Recliner, Adjustable 3-Positions, France & Son Denmark
Arne Vodder FD-164, Teak Recliner, Adjustable 3-Positions, France & Son Denmark

Arne Vodder FD-164, Teak Recliner, Adjustable 3-Positions, France & Son Denmark

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Arne Vodder FD-164, teak recliner, adjustable three positions, France & Son Denmark, new replaced proper springs, and new leather cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Midcentury Teak Easy Lounge Chair Recliner FD164 Arne Vodder France & Søn
Danish Midcentury Teak Easy Lounge Chair Recliner FD164 Arne Vodder France & Søn

Danish Midcentury Teak Easy Lounge Chair Recliner FD164 Arne Vodder France & Søn

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This rare 1960s teak reclining lounge chair, model FD-164, was designed by Arne Vodder for France & Søn, Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Berlin, DE

This lounge chair with pouf are good examples of the great craftsmanship of Arne Vodder. A modest design with refined details, such as the beautiful carved armrests. The solid teak f...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s
Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s

Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s

By France & Søn, John Stuart, Arne Vodder

Located in Oakland, CA

Arne Vodder's iconic FD164 Reclining Lounge Chair in rare rosewood c1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Danish Midcentury High back Lounge Chair in Teak with Reclining Backrest 1950s
Danish Midcentury High back Lounge Chair in Teak with Reclining Backrest 1950s

Danish Midcentury High back Lounge Chair in Teak with Reclining Backrest 1950s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful reclining high back lounge chair in solid teak, this chair is a bit more rare and usual than the standard easy chairs from the period as it has an innovative spring-loaded ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Midcentury Arne Vodder for France & Sons Recliner with Original Fabric # FD-164
Midcentury Arne Vodder for France & Sons Recliner with Original Fabric # FD-164

Midcentury Arne Vodder for France & Sons Recliner with Original Fabric # FD-164

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Midcentury Arne Vodder for France & Sons recliner with original fabric # FD-164 Dimensions: 31" W x 31" D x 38" H.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kip Stewart End Table in Teak with Rolled Edge and Lower Slat Shelf
Kip Stewart End Table in Teak with Rolled Edge and Lower Slat Shelf

Kip Stewart End Table in Teak with Rolled Edge and Lower Slat Shelf

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The table measures 30" inches long x 19" inches wide x 21" inches high, circa 1950-1960. Arne Vodder FD 164 Recliner & Mid Century Teak Table Lamp, available online as well.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Pair of Danish Teak Reclining Armchairs by Arne Vodder
1960s Pair of Danish Teak Reclining Armchairs by Arne Vodder

1960s Pair of Danish Teak Reclining Armchairs by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

A rare and beautiful pair of solid teak armchairs, these were made in Denmark by France and Son, they were designed by Arne Vodder. These date from the 1960s and they are in excellen...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Reclining Easy Chair and Footstool by Arne Vodder, Model FD 164
Reclining Easy Chair and Footstool by Arne Vodder, Model FD 164

Reclining Easy Chair and Footstool by Arne Vodder, Model FD 164

By Arne Vodder

Located in Praha, CZ

Arne Vodder easy chair and footstool model FD 164.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak Mid-Century Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair
Vintage Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak Mid-Century Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair

Vintage Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak Mid-Century Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair

By Arne Vodder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Arne Vodder FD-164 Teak Mid-Century Danish Modern reclining lounge chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak & Boucle Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak & Boucle Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak & Boucle Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Vodder sculpted teak & Boucle reclining lounge chair for Sibast Møbler. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like b...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Teak

1960s Arne Vodder Fd-164 Reclining Lounge Chair and Stool for France and Son
1960s Arne Vodder Fd-164 Reclining Lounge Chair and Stool for France and Son

1960s Arne Vodder Fd-164 Reclining Lounge Chair and Stool for France and Son

By Arne Vodder

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Made of teak wood - The seat height is 42 cm - labeled - stool measurements: 41 x 57 x 50 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Arne Vodder FD-164 Reclining Lounge Chairs in Teak and Plaid Wool
Pair of Arne Vodder FD-164 Reclining Lounge Chairs in Teak and Plaid Wool

Pair of Arne Vodder FD-164 Reclining Lounge Chairs in Teak and Plaid Wool

By Arne Vodder, John Stuart Inc., France & Søn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A well preserved pair of stunning and unique reclining lounge chairs in teak and plaid wool designed by the prolific Arne Vodder for France and Son, imported by John Stuart Inc, circ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Arne Vodder Teak Reclining Lounge Chair Model 164, France and Son, 1960s
Arne Vodder Teak Reclining Lounge Chair Model 164, France and Son, 1960s

Arne Vodder Teak Reclining Lounge Chair Model 164, France and Son, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

Arne Vodder reclining teak armchair model 164 produced by France and Son, Denmark, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Reclining Arne Vodder Armchairs
Pair of Reclining Arne Vodder Armchairs

Pair of Reclining Arne Vodder Armchairs

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H 38 in W 31 in D 35 in

Pair of Reclining Arne Vodder Armchairs

By Arne Vodder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of adjustable lounge chairs (model 164). Designed by Arne Vodder for France & Son. Solid teak frame with 3 adjustable settings. Original dark brown leather upholstery. Seat he...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Arne Vodder FD-164 Recliner
Arne Vodder FD-164 Recliner

Arne Vodder FD-164 Recliner

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H 37 in W 31 in D 32 in

Arne Vodder FD-164 Recliner

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Long Beach, CA

Beautiful reclining lounge chair, model FD-164, designed by Arne Vodder for France and Sons.

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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Reclining Lounge Chair 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Son
Reclining Lounge Chair 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Son

Reclining Lounge Chair 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Son

By Arne Vodder

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful reclining highback chair by Arne Vodder. What makes it so special is the three-position reclining feature built into the frame.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Arne Vodder Model FD164 High Back Reclining Teak Armchair 1960's
Arne Vodder Model FD164 High Back Reclining Teak Armchair 1960's

Arne Vodder Model FD164 High Back Reclining Teak Armchair 1960's

By Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Cado (France & Son) in Denmark in the 1960's. This chair can be fixed in three positions, which are shown in the photos. The cushions are the ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Recliner FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Søn
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Recliner FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Søn

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Recliner FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Søn

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design by master Arne Vodder: The FD-164 reclining lounge chair in teak recently imported from Denmark where it was manufactured in the...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Arne Vodder 1960s
Danish Teak Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Arne Vodder 1960s

Danish Teak Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Arne Vodder 1960s

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Basel, CH

Danish reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman by Arne Vodder, model 164 for France & Son.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Arne Vodder Model FD-164
Danish Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Arne Vodder Model FD-164

Danish Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Arne Vodder Model FD-164

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Crockett, CA

Rare Brazilian rosewood reclining lounge chair with three positions and a matching footstool or ottoman. Retains the original cognac leather upholstery, the two incised France & Son ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Vodder for France & Son Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Arne Vodder for France & Son Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Vodder for France & Son Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By John Stuart Inc., France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional model FD-164 reclining lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood and velvet designed by Arne Vodder for France & Son, and originally retailed by John Stuart.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Danish Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman- Arne Vodder
Danish Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman- Arne Vodder

Danish Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman- Arne Vodder

Located in Crockett, CA

Features wide armrests typical of Arne Vodder design. Original brick color leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Leather Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman Arne Vodder for France & Sohn
Leather Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman Arne Vodder for France & Sohn

Leather Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman Arne Vodder for France & Sohn

By Arne Vodder

Located in Berlin, DE

Lounge chair FD 164 and ottoman designed by Arne Vodder for France & Sohn. Original black leather upholstery and a teak structure.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Pair of Arne Vodder Teak and Beech Lounge Chairs, Restored & Reupholstered
Rare Pair of Arne Vodder Teak and Beech Lounge Chairs, Restored & Reupholstered

Rare Pair of Arne Vodder Teak and Beech Lounge Chairs, Restored & Reupholstered

By Arne Vodder

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This super rare pair of Danish Modern teak and beech two position recliners by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen are in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model FD 164 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. 3 Adjustable positions.

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By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s

Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s

$1,700 / item

H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 20.87 in

Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Vienna, AT

Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son. Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...

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Leather, Hardwood

Arne Vodder Armchairs Model 62A Produced by Sibast in Denmark
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Arne Vodder Armchairs Model 62A Produced by Sibast in Denmark

$3,550 / item

H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in

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By Arne Vodder

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchairs model 62A designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast in Denmark. Price is listed / armchair.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

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Arne Vodder Recliner For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the arne vodder recliner you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each arne vodder recliner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a arne vodder recliner — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each arne vodder recliner bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arne Vodder, France & Søn and John Stuart Inc. each produced at least one beautiful arne vodder recliner that is worth considering.

How Much is a Arne Vodder Recliner?

Prices for a arne vodder recliner start at $1,950 and top out at $5,985 with the average selling for $3,908.

Arne Vodder for sale on 1stDibs

Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.

Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.

Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage piecessideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry. 

Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.

As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.

Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.