Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie
By K. Sørlie & Sønner Møbelfabrikk
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive modular sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg. Model
Fabric, Oak
$1,650 / set
H 29.53 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Two-Piece Suite by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway
By Karl Sorlie
Located in London, GB
Two-piece suit by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son, Norway. Comprising a twin-seat loveseat and
Ash, Plywood
$9,018
H 28.15 in W 64.38 in D 17.72 in
Freestanding Sideboard in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jan Lunde Knudsen
By Jan Lunde Knutsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
model INFI Produced by Gunnar Sørlie in Norway Dimensions (W x D x H): 163.5 x 45 x 71.5 cm Condition
Chrome
$18,037
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jan Lunde Knudsen, 1960's
By Jan Lunde Knutsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
model INFI Produced by Gunnar Sørlie in Norway Dimensions (W x D x H): 220 x 110 x 72 cm Condition: Good
Chrome
$4,810
H 28.15 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Side Table in Rosewood and Chromed Steel by Jan Lunde Knudsen, 1960's
By Jan Lunde Knutsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Produced by Gunnar Sørlie in Norway Dimensions (W x D x H): 132 x 45 x 71.5 (67.5) cm Condition: Good
Steel
Armless Lounge Chair by Gunnar Sørlie
By Karl Sorlie
Located in Long Beach, CA
Cool little lounge chair designed by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son of Norway. Dark wood frame
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Sofa module set Saga with table by Gunnar Sørlie 1958, Norway
By Karl Sorlie
Located in Stockholm, SE
and trunk. This set is designed by Gunnar Sørlie (1920-1999) and manufactured by Karl Sørlie & Sønner
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Easy Chair by Gunnar Sørlie
Located in Oslo, NO
An superb example of a chair by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie og Sønn. Teak frame and a wool mix
Teak, Wool
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in
SAGA Model Modular Two Seater, Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie for Sønner, Norway
By Sonner Sarpsborg, Karl Sorlie
Located in Antwerp, BE
Teak modular sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg. Saga model
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 92.52 in
Large Scandinavian Teak and Fabric Modular Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie
By Karl Sorlie
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa composed of 3 seats and a mobile tablet to arrange the furniture according to your taste. Very fine and graceful, this functional piece of furniture offers g...
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 51.19 in
Scandinavian Teak & Fabric 2-Seat Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner
By Karl Sorlie
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa composed of 2 movable seats. Very fine and graceful, this functional piece of furniture offers great comfort and a beautiful design. A three-seater sofa and ...
Brass
$1,100 / set
H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
EW Godwin Style of. Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with new cane seat
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
EW Godwin Style of. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with bobbin details to the backrest and a new cane seat. This listing is for one chair. We also have a pair availabl...
Beech
$3,459 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,275 / item
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Oak, Teak
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany and Inlaid Armchair
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attri, An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair, with carved stylized plant motif to the central splat flanked by chequered ebony and boxwood stringing and inlaid walnut s...
Mahogany
$1,169
H 14.97 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in
An Arts and Crafts hand hammered copper oval mirror with riveted straps
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hand hammered copper oval mirror with riveted straps and the original bevelled mirror.
Copper
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$3,438 / set
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Charles Bevan, Gillows Attr. a Set of Six Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed, for Gillows. A good quality set of six English Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs, with central upright to the back united by lower angular uprights wit...
Oak
$4,191Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 13 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
pair of GIO PONTI oak hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
pair of hanging oak wood nightstands or bed side tables by Gio Ponti wall mounted two shelves side tables finishing of the owl's beak top part of a pair of original headboards whe...
Oak
A large wooden desk or table from franco Albini. Italy 60's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
An attractive all-wood desk with oak veneer top and solid oak legs. Italian work, 70's.
Rosewood
$1,031 / item
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Shapland & Petter, Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chair (17 in stock)
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter Tub chair in oak, aligned to the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910), c.1910. The compact tub form with enclosed arms suits a study or hall setting. A notable c...
Oak
$3,968
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...
Brass
$4,569 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Lovely Pair of Green and White Murano Chandeliers by Vistosi, 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
24 white and green discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels.
Blown Glass
$15,632
H 24.81 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair Table Mod.1176 Designed Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Published and Signed
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Pair coffee table mod.1176 designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1960s. Conical base with flaring and top edged in brass which houses a crystal with a mirrored bluegro...
Brass
Brazilian Pair of Easy Chairs
Located in Brussel, BE
Brazilian pair of easy chairs with new fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Italian dining table, Cantù production, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian dining table, Cantù production, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 178 cm; D= 88 cm.
Brass, Iron
Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most co...
Paint, Foam
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.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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