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Swedish Flatweave Rug Rollakan Signed, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
carpet without frames there is a triple theory of small rosettes, each of which bears a different
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Swedish Flatweave Rug Rollakan Cross Motif, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
monotonous, with stylized motifs that form a colored frame inside the light field. The thin border in warm
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RECONSTRUCTION Bed DAYBED by ROGER LANDAULT, France, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in PARIS, FR
A 1-seater daybed or daybed, Modernist, Reconstruction, from Forme-Libre, Dansk, Scandinavian, from
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s. Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them. Why not sleep in a Børge Moge...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan, Teak

Danish Rosewood Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands
Located in Oakland, CA
1950's Hans Olsen Danish bed-frame with floating nightstands crafted of Brazilian rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

Set of 4 Pictureframes by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 4 pictureframes in solid pine. Large 76 x 101 cm, medium 50,5 x 7 cm, small 38 x 50,5 cm. Mogens Koch / Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Picture Frames

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Pine

Set of 4 Pictureframes by Mogens Koch
Set of 4 Pictureframes by Mogens Koch
H 39.77 in W 59.85 in D 0.79 in
Irma Kronlund Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Rödhake
By Irma Kronlund, Kristianstad Lans Hemslöjd 1
Located in Dallas, TX
78480 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug Rollakan, 04'10 x 07'11. With its Scandinavian Modern style
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Art Deco Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
dating back to circa 1950. It is in excellent original condition, consistent with age. The rug displays
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Runner by Sverker Greuholm
By Sverker Greuholm
Located in New York, NY
" × 10'1" (101 × 307 cm) Vintage flat-weave runner by Sverker Greuholm, Origin: Sweden, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Yellow Swedish Half Pile by Elsa Gullberg
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian rugs are one of the most popular carpets of this weave. There is no other type of vintage carpets
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Edmond J. Spence Full Size Headboard
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple full size headboard by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. This frame made from solid maple and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Edmond J. Spence Full Size Headboard
Edmond J. Spence Full Size Headboard
H 34 in W 54.5 in D 2.5 in
Finn Juhl for Baker Daybed in Walnut and Birch
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture, daybed, walnut, birch, USA/Denmark, ca. 1951 Elegant and beautiful bed designed by Finn Juhl around 1951. This daybed is made from several types of wo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Birch, Walnut

Finn Juhl for Baker Daybed in Walnut and Birch
Finn Juhl for Baker Daybed in Walnut and Birch
H 30.99 in W 42.01 in D 85.99 in
Swedish Modern Sculptural Bed in Pine, Made by Sven Larsson, 1960s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
interior style. A Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home decor. A great brutalist
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

'Taliesin' Mahogany Twin Sized Bed Headboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Spanish, Mission, Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

1950’s Scandinavian armchairs
By Jan van Grunsven
Located in London, Lambeth
A pair of wonderfully stylish armchairs Scandinavian and well crafted With jointed oak frame and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

1950’s Scandinavian armchairs
1950’s Scandinavian armchairs
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in
Frideborg Bryth, Watercolor, 1950, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Frideborg Bryth, 1950s Watercolor Work signed by the artist Dimensions 60/73 Framed work Frideborg
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Frideborg Bryth, Watercolor, 1950, Framed
Frideborg Bryth, Watercolor, 1950, Framed
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H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century Teak slatted bench on a strong thin metal frame, a sleek Scandinavian design
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Metal

20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Bench, c.1950
H 15.36 in W 71.66 in D 18.51 in
Scandinavian modernist. Oil on canvas. Abstract female portrait. Dated 1950.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modernist. Oil on canvas. Abstract female portrait. Dated 1950. The canvas measures
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs with sculptural frames of stained beechwood, c
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Scandinavian Modern Scissor Chair In The Style Of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birch armchair in the style of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s. Birch frame with brass details
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Scandinavian Magazine Rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian magazine rack with three shelves. The frame is made of metal and teak wood
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Scandinavian Magazine Rack
Scandinavian Magazine Rack
H 26.38 in W 14.77 in D 9.85 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Wall Mirror 402 Östen Kristiansson Luxus 1950
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Göteborg, SE
Mirror "402" with organically shaped teak frame. Amazing details and craftsmanship! Designed by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Teak

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Pair of Scandinavian armchairs 1950s. Wooden bridge frame for shaped arms and feet, upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Armchairs, 1950s
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Red Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Brass Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with two arms fitted each with E27 and E14 sockets and new red shade. Made in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Elm Wood Bridge Chairs, 1940's-1950's
By Fritz Hansen, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Norwalk, CT
between the Art Deco and Mid-Century styles, blending French Modernism with Scandinavian practicality and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Elm

1950's Ash Coffee table
By Up Závody
Located in Brno, CZ
1950’s, Czech furniture design was looking with admiration to the Scandinavian countries. This
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Vintage 1950s Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

1950's Ash Coffee table
1950's Ash Coffee table
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Sievä Oy, 1950s, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Sievä Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Teak framed mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Large vintage rectangular teak mirror with thick frame, made in Scandinavia in the 1950s/60s. The
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Teak

Teak framed mirror
Teak framed mirror
H 49.22 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs in Sheepskin, Asko, 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs, manufactured by Asko, 1950s. Birch frame, new sheepskin
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern table lamp, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Gouache Painting "Skuggor" by Tore Nyberg, Sweden, 1950
By Tore Nyberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Painting by Swedish artist Tore Nyberg. Gouache on paper titled "Skuggor" made in 1950. Signed and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Paint

Scandinavian Modern Brass Floor Lamp, 1950s/1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1950s/1960s. Brass frame with leather
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

DanishMid-Century Modern armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950’s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. This slender frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Scandinavian Master Axel Salto Budding Vase Watercolor on Paper Original Artwork
By Axel Salto
Located in Hyattsville, MD
without glass or framing. Pencil signed with information on backing paper, crayon number on artwork, 26/4
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Paper

Anders Österlin, Komposition, Color lithograph, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
individually numbered (pencil) Work dimensions 38/31 The work is framed Anders Österlin (1926 - 2011) was a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Anders Österlin, Komposition, Color lithograph, Framed
Anders Österlin, Komposition, Color lithograph, Framed
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H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Swedish sofa Boet from the mid 20th century. The sofa is designed by Otto
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Elm

Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Scandinavian design Herman Seeck chairs for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
birch frame with green galon seat upholstery. Priced per set of 6. Condition Good, age related wear
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they were first
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s This understated sofa is an iconic example of Scandinavian
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 68.12 in D 24.81 in
Scandinavian Modern Sofa Bed, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Reclining sofa, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Stained birch frame, reupholstered with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Birch

Scandinavian Dining Chair in Teak and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogensen's well-known 'Søborg Chair'. This chair features a sleek metal frame with thin legs positioned
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Scandinavian Dining Chair in Teak and Metal
Scandinavian Dining Chair in Teak and Metal
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Scandinavian Modern Finnish Flush Mount by Lasipaino Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern Finnish flush mount by Lasipaino Oy from the 1950s. Frosted glass with metal
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa from Bröderna Andersson, 1950s
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
craft school, where the frame and armrests are filled with seagrass. The seat cushions are springy and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Vintage Bedside Tables with Metal Frame
Located in Brescia, IT
the presence of a second shelf, are suitable for use as magazine racks. The metal frame, which
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Vintage Bedside Tables with Metal Frame
Vintage Bedside Tables with Metal Frame
H 20.48 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in
Folk Ohlsson Tingströms 1950, Teak Metamorphic Coffee/ Diner Table Model Sesam
By Folke Ohlsson, Tingströms
Located in palm beach, FL
richly coloured teak veneer and is set over legs made from lighter, solid teak. Underneath, the frame and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

Lennart Lilja, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Lennart Lilja Oil on canvas Work signed by the artist Dimensions 62/77 Framed work Lennart Lilja
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Lennart Lilja, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Lennart Lilja, Oil on Canvas, Framed
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H 24.41 in W 30.32 in D 0.79 in
Lennart Lilja, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Lennart Lilja Oil on canvas Dimensions 74/64 Framed work Lennart Lilja (1924-2008). He was a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Canvas

Lennart Lilja, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Lennart Lilja, Oil on Canvas, Framed
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H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
Scandinavian Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Scandinavian cabinetmakers and their mastery of embracing
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Frideborg Bryth, Composition, 1950s, Acrylic Painting, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Frideborg Bryth, 1950s Acrylic painting Dimensions 45/44 Framed work Frideborg Bryth (1910
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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Paper

Frideborg Bryth, Composition, 1950s, Acrylic Painting, Framed
Frideborg Bryth, Composition, 1950s, Acrylic Painting, Framed
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H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in
Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Teak Mirror with Decorative Glass Pane, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
frame. It has a decorative pattern on the glass. The slightly trapezoidal shape perfectly matching the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Teak

Vintage Danish Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
three loosely placed seat and back cushions. The legs and the frame are made of solid wood. This sofa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern White Metal & Wood Flower Stand, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
finished in white. The frame of the pull-out basket is made of wood. Inside, it has a removable metal tray
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Black Metal & Wood Flower Stand, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
finished in black. The frame of the pull-out basket is made of wood. Inside, it has a removable metal tray
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Bench in Chestnut Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, the wooden frame embodies sleek, well-defined lines, and the exquisite carved feet delicately elevate
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Brass

Illum Wikkelsøe Capella Series Armchairs, 1950
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Eilersen in Denmark, designed in 1959, solid teak wood frames with loose cushions in original dark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak sofa from Magnus Olesen, produced in Denmark in the 1950s. An upholstered wooden sofa produced by famed Danish furniture manufacturer Magnus Olesen, known for putting out high...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Oak

1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
1950s Oak Frame Sofa by Magnus Olesen
H 29.5 in W 74 in D 29.5 in
Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Comfortable Scandinavian lounge chair with a wingback and sculptural armrests. With this piece, the designer
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall Clock by Elgin
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/teak frame, clock face with arabic digits. Made by Elgin in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the frame 1950 Scandinavian you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A frame 1950 Scandinavian — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 3255 variations of the antique or vintage frame 1950 Scandinavian you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the frame 1950 Scandinavian you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each frame 1950 Scandinavian bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made frame 1950 Scandinavian has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Finn Juhl are consistently popular.

How Much is a Frame 1950 Scandinavian?

Prices for a frame 1950 Scandinavian can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,966.

A Close Look at scandinavian-modern Furniture

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

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

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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