Aby Möbelfabrik table 1930s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Antwerpen, BE
manufacturer Åby Möbelfabrik 1930 Åby Möbelfabrik was known for producing high-quality wooden fu
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Pine
Aby Möbelfabrik table 1930s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Antwerpen, BE
manufacturer Åby Möbelfabrik 1930 Åby Möbelfabrik was known for producing high-quality wooden fu
Pine
Sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A pine sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik Sweden, Circa 1940
Pine
Cabinet, Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet in the Swedish Grace style by an unknown designer, produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden
Beech, Teak, Burl
Swedish Modern Bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of elm and elm root
Elm
Swedish pine table "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish pine table "Lövåsen," (meaning "leaf hill") produced by Åby Möbelfabrik,1940s. The
Iron
$7,500
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 29.14 in
Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought
Iron
Cabinet “Lövåsen” by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare cabinet produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. The model “Lövåsen” belongs
Wrought Iron
$11,500 / set
H 29.9 in W 28.3 in D 27.5 in
Åby Möbelfabrik, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.9“ H x 28.3” W x 27.5” D
Iron
Pine sideboard "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare sideboard produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. The model “Lövåsen
Wrought Iron
$3,800
H 28.75 in W 54.34 in D 30.91 in
Swedish Mid-20th Century, Solid Pine Dining Table, Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Lundquist and produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Gothenburg. A classic example of 1930s/40s Swedish
Pine
$11,700 / set
H 30.12 in W 27.96 in D 26.78 in
Rare Åby Möbelfabrik Pair of 'Lövåsen' Barrel Armchairs in Solid Pine and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Åby Möbelfabrik, pair of 'Lövåsen' lounge chairs, solid pine, iron, Sweden, 1940s These Swedish
Iron
AB Åby Möbelfabrik Pine Rocking Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Åby furniture factory was located in Tjureda parish, in Sweden’s Växjö municipality. The company
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Style Pine Table
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pine table in style of Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Aby Mobelfabrik. Pine with iron brockets
Pine
Pine and iron sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard by anonymous designer. Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. Made in
Iron
Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s. It has a strong resemblance to Axel Einar
Iron
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H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Pine and Iron Table by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1930s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Scandinavian pine and iron table, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Åby Möbelfabrik
Iron
Swedish designer pine sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard by anonymous designer for Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. Rare model from a
Wrought Iron
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H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 29.14 in
A Pair of Pine and Iron Armchairs for Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
unique wood grain, further enhancing the natural beauty of the material. This pair of armchairs by Åby
Iron
Pine and Iron Easy Chairs by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1930s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
to the pine body serve both a functional and aesthetic role. Åby furniture factory was located in
Iron
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H 37.21 in W 27.96 in D 14.97 in
Elm Chest of drawers model 146 designed by Carl-Axel Acking from the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers, anonymous for Åby Möbelfabrik Sweden, 1940s. Elm and elm root veneer. H: 94.5
Elm
Sold
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Swedish deigner pine dining chairs produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sports cabin pine chairs by Swedish designer. Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik during the 1930s. Good
Pine
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet by Åby Möbelfabrik
Located in Örebro, SE
black painted feet similar to paws. At the last picture an aerial photo showing Åby furniture
Birch, Elm
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Chunky cabinet by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big cabinet designed by Axel Larsson and produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1930s. Chunky model made in birch with tons of storage and a writing desk.
Brass
$60,109
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated brass details.
Mahogany
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$13,825 / 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
$817Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$4,808
H 33.86 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors with amazing interior part in mirrors mosaic, black...
Brass
$3,276
H 30.32 in W 51.78 in D 27.56 in
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Dining table in solid pine, Sweden 1940/50s.
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Ystad, SE
Solid pine dining table, model “Svensk Fur”, designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, circa 1940s–1950s. This characterful dining table is crafte...
Pine
High-Legged 1930s Swedish Grace Cabinet in Elm and Birch
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1930s Swedish Grace cabinet made from elm and birch in nearly excellent condition. It comes with a tall elegant leg structure with soft rounded “hips” decorated with han...
Elm, Plywood
$11,420
H 49.22 in W 53.15 in D 18.51 in
1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace Masur Birch Inlay Cabinet Attributed Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s - 1930s Swedish Grace inlay cabinet attributed Carl Bergsten. It comes with a top veneered in dark stained birch decorated with a well-marked molding in both straig...
Birch, Elm, Plywood
Swedish modern wall mirror by Fröseke, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant wall mirror produced by Fröseke during the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity of Swedish Modern design. The frame is crafted in beech with subtly undulating, wave-sha...
Mirror, 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.
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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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The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.
Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow want their new endeavor to educate both students and professionals about furniture design.