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Exquisite Danish Rosewood Cart by Nies Erik Glasdam Jensen
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Mobelindustri 30-3067" designed by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen. Classic item form the Golden Age of Danish Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Boucle Easy Chair, 1940s, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
chair an Iconic piece of early Danish Modern furniture design it also offers amazing seating comfort
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Side Chair Custom Made by Mills, Denmark
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Classic architectural side chair from the Golden Age of Danish Modern furniture design. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Danish Modern Black Lacquered Beech and Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Odense, DK
modern furniture design. Beautifully restored by Danish cabinetmaker.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

1960s Danish Modern White Boucle Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Effortlessly simple, this 1960s sofa embodies the homey elegance of Danish Modern furniture. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

  • 1960s Danish Modern White Boucle Sofa
  • 1960s Danish Modern White Boucle Sofa
  • 1960s Danish Modern White Boucle Sofa
  • 1960s Danish Modern White Boucle Sofa
H 31.1 in. W 68.1 in. D 28.9 in.
"Guldhoj" Folding Stool in Style of Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Forest, BE
Danish modern furniture, was created by Hundevad in 1960 based on the sketches that they found there.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

Materials

Leather

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Paris, FR
designed by Hundevad in 1960 based on the drawings by this stool and is a Danish modern furniture icon.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Danish Modern Teakwood Coffee Table by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, 1955
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
and saturation. Beautiful piece of Danish Modern furniture. The table has been refinished in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Dining Arm Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
listing for more midcentury and Danish Modern furniture. Approximate dimensions: 23" w x 20" d x 31" h
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

  • Danish Modern Teak Dining Arm Chair
  • Danish Modern Teak Dining Arm Chair
  • Danish Modern Teak Dining Arm Chair
  • Danish Modern Teak Dining Arm Chair
H 31 in. W 23 in. D 20 in.
Mid-Century Modern Selig Pencil-Leg Lounge Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
modern furniture. Approx. Dimensions: 28" W x 36" D x 37" H seat height 18" H.  
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Modern Solid Pine Sofa / Side Table, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a Danish Modern treasure from the 1960s - a rectangular solid pine sofa table that
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Century & Danish Modern furniture! Dimensions: 29.5" W x 27.5" D x 27.5" H, seat height 15.5".    
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit System
Located in Wilmington, DE
more Mid-Century and Danish Modern furniture. Dimensions: 84" W (overall) x 16" (each unit) x 72" H
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern "Gold Hill" Stool in Oak and Saddle Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1960
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Odense, DK
. The stool was designed by Hundevad in 1960 based on the drawings by this stool and is a Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans J. Wegner Daybed or Sofa for GETAMA Model GE7
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
modern furniture, a sofa that converts to a daybed for by sliding up the backrest. Frame made from high
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Walnut Base Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
midcentury and Danish modern furniture! Dimensions: 27.5" W x 23" D x 25.5" H seat height 16" H.  
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl 191 Teak Dining Chairs by France & Sons Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
gray fabric to the backs and bottoms . Designed by Finn Juhl one of the fathers of the Danish Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Ethan Allen Swivel Club Chair
By Ethan Allen
Located in Wilmington, DE
listings for more Mid-Century & Danish Modern furniture! Dimensions: 28" W x 28" D x 29.5" H seat
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest on Chest by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in New York, NY
design from the Golden age of Danish modern furniture production.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Dining Table by Kofod, Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Golden Age of Danish Modern furniture production. Table finish shows only light cosmetic wear, normal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Executive Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Diego, CA
condition and is stamped by the designer on the underside. Classic piece of Danish modern furniture! #1426.  
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Walnut Open Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
pictures). See our other listing for more Mid-Century and Danish Modern furniture. Dimensions: 26.5"W
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Six-Drawer Walnut Cabinet 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
specialised in reinterpreting Danish modern furniture with the added organic and atomic styles. His designs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

  • Swedish Six-Drawer Walnut Cabinet 1950s
  • Swedish Six-Drawer Walnut Cabinet 1950s
  • Swedish Six-Drawer Walnut Cabinet 1950s
  • Swedish Six-Drawer Walnut Cabinet 1950s
H 31.89 in. W 74.81 in. D 20.08 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
or photos. See our other listings for more Mid-Century & Danish Modern furniture! Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Petite Genuine Rosewood and Chrome Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
top of finial as it is now. This table lamp is perfect for use with Danish Modern Furniture that often
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Century and Danish Modern furniture. Dimensions: 38" W x 18.75" D x 33.5" H.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Classic Hans Wegner Round Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
from the Golden Age of Danish Modern furniture production.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

  • Classic Hans  Wegner Round Chair
  • Classic Hans  Wegner Round Chair
  • Classic Hans  Wegner Round Chair
  • Classic Hans  Wegner Round Chair
H 29.5 in. W 24 in. D 18 in.
Rectangular Mid-Century Modern Long Narrow Danish Teak Coffee Table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
traditional element seldom seen on Danish modern furniture. The foot is punctuated with a lighter tone of teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s
By Shakers
Located in Odense, DK
movement has an important place in the story of Danish Modern furniture in the second half of the 20th
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Fritz Hansen Sewing Box in Beechwood and Leather by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1933
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important piece of design from the early beginning of the Danish Modern furniture era
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Tall Back Dining Chairs by Founders
Located in Wilmington, DE
and Danish Modern furniture and decor. Dimensions: 20" W x 23" D x 41" H Arm chair 23" x 23" x 41
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

1960s Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen in Plush Cream Shearling
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
furniture is unsurpassed. Built to last. Well made and sturdy. A fine example of Mid-Century Danish Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hide, Cane, Teak

Large Danish Upholstered Ottoman, 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Midcentury Danish modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship, mixing them
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Oak

  • Large Danish Upholstered Ottoman, 1940s
  • Large Danish Upholstered Ottoman, 1940s
  • Large Danish Upholstered Ottoman, 1940s
  • Large Danish Upholstered Ottoman, 1940s
H 13.39 in. W 51.19 in. D 27.56 in.
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
and is a rare find. Kaare Klint’s furniture hold a special position in the story of modern Danish
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Ash

20th Century Brown Danish, American Walnut Baker Cabinet, Sideboard by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designer who introduced Danish modern to America. The Baker Furniture company, manufacturer was founded
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Oak & Teakwood Desk to Table "Model 158" by Poul Volther, 1957
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Odense, DK
details as is typical for the Danish modern furniture from this period. The desk can be used with or
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

1980s Danish Modern Gentry 86 Peter Hvidt Style Teak Cube Base Glass Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Basel, BS
Century Danish Modern furniture collector. It features sculptural detailing throughout and it is in
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid Century Teak Glass Curio Corner Cabinet Desk
By Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
This stunning corner cabinet is a beautiful example of Danish modern furniture by Vinde Mobelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Acclaim Series 900-05 Walnut Lamp Table End Table by Andre Bus for Lane
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Topeka, KS
was big and flashy and cars had enormous tailfins, but the Minimalist Danish Modern furniture imports
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
now Knoll International. Jens Risom is considered responsible for introducing Danish modern furniture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs with Fluted Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
illustrating why. The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
beloved producers of high quality, simple-yet-elegant, Danish modern furniture. In 1979, after 107 years
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Stainless Steel

  • Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
  • Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
  • Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
  • Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
H 14.97 in. W 23.63 in. D 17.72 in.
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
pieces of Danish modern furniture have taken on a second life as collectors’ items. Exemplified by this
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Style Large Teak Extension Dining Table by Nordic Furniture Vintage 1980s
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic large Danish style teak dining table by Nordic Furniture, Canadian made, from the late
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Verellen Danish Modern Walnut & Suede Ottoman
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Marietta, GA
Very handsome, Danish Modern style round ottoman by Verellen, High Point, NC. The Hayes ottmoman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and ...

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
By ESA
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern teak stool by ESA, 1950s. Organically shaped Danish stool in solid teak. Beautifully
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

  • Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
  • Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
  • Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
  • Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
H 17.33 in. W 22.05 in. D 13 in.
Danish Modern Teak Side Table
By ABJ Denmark
Located in Germantown, MD
Danish Modern side table Manufactured by ABJ Denmark The table has a rectangle measure that
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

  • Danish Modern Teak Side Table
  • Danish Modern Teak Side Table
  • Danish Modern Teak Side Table
  • Danish Modern Teak Side Table
H 21 in. W 22 in. D 29 in.
Vintage Danish Modern Brown Leather Easy Chair & Ottoman Set from Berg Furniture
By Berg Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This vintage armchair and ottoman were produced in Denmark by Berg Furniture during the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Danish crafted rosewood dining chairs with rich rosewood grain on chair backs, newly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

  • Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
  • Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
  • Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
  • Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 30 in. W 20 in. D 19.130 in.
Tall Danish Modern Turned Teak Lamp by ESA
By ESA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s sculptural turned teak Danish lamp by ESA. Features a counterweighted base to better support
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Modern Founders Furniture Company Danish Teak Credenza With Display
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern teak Danish credenza with display by Founders Furniture Company. Two bottom
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

HMN Danish Modern Rosewood and Chrome Adjustable Reading Tray Table Stand
By HMN Denmark
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern ergonomic bedside reading stand in rosewood and chrome manufactured by H.M.N
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tall Pair of ESA Danish Modern Dark Solid Teak Table Lamps, circa 1960
By ESA
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large pair of Scandinavian Modern ESA attributed, deep brown tapered Dark Brown Teak Table Lamps
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Wood Dining Chair by Sun Furniture
By Sun Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak wood dining chair by Sun Furniture. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

HG Furniture Danish Teak Floating Wall Cabinets, a Pair
By HG Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
. Metal hanging hardware is included. Made in Denmark, HG Furniture.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Media Cabinet in Teak by Nathan Furniture, 1960s
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style media cabinet in Teak by Nathan Furniture, 1960s. The cabinet
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Ege Rya Danish Modern Wool Rug, New Old Stock, Heritage Line
By Ege Denmark
Located in Decatur, GA
Amazing mid-century Danish modern Ege Rya wool area rug. Traditional modern Scandinavian motif in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of Drawers
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of drawers with dovatail joints and
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl 46 Chair, Wood and Elegance Walnut Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modern furniture design. When Finn Juhl designed the 46 chair he also designed a slightly more
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

  • Finn Juhl 46 Chair, Wood and Elegance Walnut Leather
  • Finn Juhl 46 Chair, Wood and Elegance Walnut Leather
  • Finn Juhl 46 Chair, Wood and Elegance Walnut Leather
  • Finn Juhl 46 Chair, Wood and Elegance Walnut Leather
H 32.29 in. W 20.48 in. D 20.87 in.
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Danish Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Danish modern furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Danish modern furniture — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Danish modern furniture, we have 56194 options in-stock, while there are 2648 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of Danish modern furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of Danish modern furniture bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of Danish modern furniture over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Modern Furniture?

Prices for a piece of Danish modern furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $3,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,674.
Questions About Danish Modern Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if furniture is Danish, locate the stamp or label with the maker's name. Refer to trusted online resources to find out if the manufacturer or artisan's workshops are in Denmark. If you have difficulty locating the name of the maker, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance identifying the piece. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Danish furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Danish and Swedish design share many tenets, including an emphasis on simplicity and functionality. Danish furniture generally expresses these ideas through new industrial technologies, while Swedish products are minimalist and stress clean lines.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.