THE ARTFUL DODGERS
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The artist Carole Garland is a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and so thought a painting of sporting
Oil, Wood Panel
$190
H 10.01 in W 7.25 in D 0.01 in
The Artful Dodger from Oliver Twist – Original Dickens Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889
Located in Langweer, NL
The Artful Dodger from Oliver Twist – Original Dickens Lithograph by Kyd, c.1889 Description: This
Paper
$1,995
H 18 in W 32 in D 4.5 in
Arts and Crafts Era Beveled Overmantle Mirror with Oak Frame (H 18 x W 32)
Located in Austin, TX
Artful Dodger and Mrs. Gamp - spurious characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. Dimensions are H
Metal, Copper
$12,000
H 33 in W 57 in D 33 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 'Paradiset' Sofa, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sheepskin
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stamford, CT
Kompaniet, formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC Original manufacturer/designer plaque or label still
Sheepskin, Wood
The Adventures of Oliver Twist, 1st Ed Thus
Located in valatie, NY
apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London, where he meets the "Artful Dodger
Paper
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Leather, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Beech, Fabric
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chair produced by O. H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Beech, Fabric
Danish Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Danish club chair in the style of Frits Henningsen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER
Leather, Mahogany
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artful Dodger Inc.
Steel
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Leather, Mahogany
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Fabric
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Fabric
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Fabric
Oil Painting by Ernst Rasmussen
By Ernst Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dated "46". Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Canvas, Wood
1890 Works of Charles Dickens
By Charles Dickens
Located in Bath, GB
Havisham from Great Expectations, the loveable Artful Dodger in Oliver Twist, and the villainous Sir John
Paper
Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Oak
Frits Henningsen Coffee Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen coffee table. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Brass
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Bergere Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Bergere Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Oak
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Teak Wall Hanging Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak wall hanging cabinet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Leather, Teak
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Wool
Frits Henningsen High Back Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen black leather armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Danish dining chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Walnut
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen lounge chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish Rosewood Abstract Tile Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish rosewood abstract tile coffee table. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic, Rosewood
Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur Desk
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur teak desk. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Brown Leather Arm Chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Leather, Mahogany
Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ludvig Pontoppidan sofa from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Oak
Set Of 4 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Rosewood Dining Chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Rosewood
Philip Arctander "Clam" Chair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Philip Arctander "Clam" chair covered in sheepskin. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Sheepskin
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs Lounge Chair
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Fabric
Axel Salto Vase
By Axel Salto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axel Salto Vase Produced By Royal Copenhagen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic
Axel Salto Vase
By Axel Salto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axel Salto Vase Produced By Royal Copenhagen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic
Axel Salto Vase
By Axel Salto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axel Salto Vase Produced By Royal Copenhagen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Axel Salto Vase
By Axel Salto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axel Salto Vase Produced By Royal Copenhagen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs Lounge Chair
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs lounge chair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Fabric
Tue Poulsen Tile Coffee Table
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tue Poulsen tile coffee table. Signed TUE. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic, Rosewood
Tue Poulsen Tile Coffee Table
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tue Poulsen Tile coffee table. Signed TUE. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic, Wenge
Svend Aage Jessen Coffee Table
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend Aage Jessen Coffee Table Produced By Sejer. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Beech, Ceramic
Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish lounge chair attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Tue Poulsen Tile Coffee Table
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tue Poulsen tile top coffee table. Signed TUE. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic, Wenge
Axel Salto Celedon Vase
By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axel Salto celedon vase produced by Royal Copenhagen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Ceramic
Ole Wanscher Sofa
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher sofa produced by A.J. Iversen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Mahogany
Svend Aage Jessen Coffee Table
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend Aage Jessen coffee table produced by Sejer. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Chrome
Vintage Carl Dagel Flat-Weave Swedish Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Carl Dagel flat-weave Swedish carpet. Signed CD. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER
Wool
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Armchair
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Rosewood armchair produced by A.J. Iversen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Philip Arctander "Clam" Chairs
By Philip Arctander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Philip Arctander "Clam" chairs upholstered in sheepskin. Store formerly known as ARTFUL
Birch, Sheepskin
Vintage Ingrid Dessau Flat-Weave Swedish Carpet
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ingrid Dessau flat-weave Swedish carpet signed ID. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER
Wool
Small Barbro Nilsson Flat-Weave Weaving
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Barbro Nilsson flat-weave weaving, suitable for framing. Store formerly known as ARTFUL
Wool
Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair model no.1672. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Beech, Fabric
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen Armchairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen Armchairs Produced by Jutex. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Beech, Cane, Leather
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Coffee Table
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Coffee Table Produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL
Aluminum
Unusual Bjorn Wiinblad Coffee Table
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ARTFUL DODGER INC
Rosewood
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of glass wall sconces by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER
Metal
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of extremely high qualit...
Bouclé, Beech
$45,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 60 in W 48 in D 15 in
IMPORTANT Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley -W7794 MUST SELL
By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an extremely important Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis. This is one of the most important pieces made by Gustav Stickley. It was designed in 1902...
Glass, Oak
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
$13,719 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
$5,800 / set
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 29.14 in
Danish Modern, A Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A striking pair of Danish lounge chairs, crafted in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. Made in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf. Constructed in solid oak, the chairs feature strong, g...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
$9,305
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
Danish Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish settee upholstered in beige linen, with piping along all the edges, including the rolled arms, and mahogany legs. Seat has eight-way hand tied springs in good condition. T...
Linen, Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
H 64.25 in W 34 in D 15 in
Antique Kuchins Oak Arts & Crafts Drybar Console China Cabinet Cupboard Hutch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Kuchins Furniture arts & crafts china cabinet / cupboard / dry bar / hutch. Made of oak featuring carved paneled door with long hammered copper hinges that opens to shelves ...
Oak
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
By Sven Staaf, Almgren & Staaf
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
Wool, 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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
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In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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