What is Danish modern furniture?

Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, 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. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?

The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

Danish Modern Flatware

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Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

$1,100 / set

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

By EKCO

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Danish influenced Mid-Century sleek modernist designed stainless flatware / silverware set & serving pieces designed and sold by EKCO Products International and produced in J...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cohr Mid-Century Danish Modern Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips

$235

Cohr Mid-Century Danish Modern Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of sugar tongs or nips. In sterling silver. By the Cohr Silver Co. In a pattern that appears to heavily lean on Georg Jensen design (particularly the Acorn pattern). ...

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20th Century Danish Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

$2,750 / set

$26,334 / set

Lotus by Sorensen Danish Sterling silver Flatware Set 12 Service 103 Pcs Dinner

By W. & S. Sorensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceptional Lotus by W&S Sorensen Danish sterling silver Scandinavian modern flatware set, 103 pieces.

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Early 20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Danish Modern Teak Flatware Chest and Trolley by Ludvig Pontoppidan

Unavailable

H 26 in W 23.75 in D 16.5 in

Danish Modern Teak Flatware Chest and Trolley by Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern flatware chest and trolley designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Henning Koppel, Sterling Silver Bowl, Model No. 1132B, Georg Jensen, Denmark

Unavailable

H 1.97 in Dm 6.3 in

Henning Koppel, Sterling Silver Bowl, Model No. 1132B, Georg Jensen, Denmark

By Henning Koppel

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Henning Koppel - Sterling Silver Bowl, Model No. 1132B - Georg Jensen, Denmark Artist Henning Koppel (1918 Copenhagen, Denmark – 1981 Copenhagen, Denmark) was a Danish artist, most...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Six-Piece Service for Eight in Caravel

Unavailable

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Six-Piece Service for Eight in Caravel

By Georg Jensen

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Six-piece Flatware Service for Eight in Caravel Pattern. The Caravel pattern was designed by Henning Koppel in 1957. This service consists of the follow...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dansk Jens Quistgaard "Kongo" Flatware

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.75 in

Dansk Jens Quistgaard "Kongo" Flatware

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Service for four. (More available). Beautiful vintage five-piece place setting of Kongo flatware featuring stainless steel with ebony nylon handles (dishwasher safe). Crafted in Ge...

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Danish 40 Pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

Savoy by Frigast, silversmiths of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1950 sterling silver Danish modernism flatware set. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 3/4". Eight forks, 7 5/8". ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Danish Henning Koppel Georg Jensen Strata Black Flatware Dinner Spoon

Sold

H 6.75 in W 1.88 in

1970s Danish Henning Koppel Georg Jensen Strata Black Flatware Dinner Spoon

By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Midcentury Danish modern Henning Koppel Georg Jensen Strata, black flatware large dinner soup spoon, single piece.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling 2 Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker Set 174 Gm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Two-Piece Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Set 174 Gm Very Exclusive A Tiffany & Co maker's sterling silver Salt & Pepper set It is Signed and Engraved T...

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Vintage 1940s More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

$98Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 0.75 in W 7.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10

Located in Sheffield, MA

The 30 vintage silverplated salad/luncheon forks are stamped "International Silver Co." The tines are sharp for easy piercing. There is an undecipherable monogram on each fork. OFFE...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

$3,250 / set

H 8.25 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

Jens Quistgaard Dansk "Kongo" Flatware 30 Piece Set for Six Mid Century Modern

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid century modernist "Kongo" flatware set designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany, 1960s. It is constructed of low maintenance stainless steel with black nylon handles, makin...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early Pierre Chapo 'S11' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm and Cognac Leather

$5,500 / item

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 17.92 in

Early Pierre Chapo 'S11' Dining Chairs in Solid Elm and Cognac Leather

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, dining chairs, model 'S11', elm, leather, rope, brass, France, ca. 1966 This design is an early edition by Pierre Chapo. Crafted from solid elmwood, the chairs exhibit...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with 'Baba Noel' Design a Stylized 'Santa Claus' Motif

$1,795

W 36 in L 44 in

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with 'Baba Noel' Design a Stylized 'Santa Claus' Motif

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Kilim rug, circa 1960, size 3'8"H x 3'0"W. This delightful rug features a 'Baba Noel' design in the central field, with a stylized 'Santa Claus' figure dominating t...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Danish Modern Flatware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Danish modern flatware for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every item from our selection of Danish modern flatware was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Danish modern flatware, we have 213 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Danish modern flatware, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Danish modern flatware over the years, but those crafted by Georg Jensen, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Dansk Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Modern Flatware?

Prices for a piece of Danish modern flatware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $39 and can go as high as $39,995, while the average can fetch as much as $4,544.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Danish Modern Flatware

What is Danish modern furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, 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. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

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