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Art Deco Candle Sticks by Just Andersen in Patinated Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
, “Danmark,” and model number 2402, confirming authenticity and period production. Designed to be displayed
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chairs in Saddle Leather, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
examples are made from bent beechwood and beautifully patinated saddle leather.
Designed by Bruno Mathsson
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Teak & Ceramic Tiles by Søren Horn, 1950s
By Soren Horn
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker Søren Horn, celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship and elegant, architectural designs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by L. Hjorth Hand Painted Bird Motif, Denmark, 1920s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
celebrated for high-quality decorative wares that combine traditional craftsmanship with progressive design
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Swing Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
By Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
to early 1940s. This sculptural and highly functional design features LYFA’s signature articulated
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table Lamp Model "T3-major" Browned Brass by N.R. Thykier, Denmark 1930
By Niels Rasmussen Thykier
Located in Odense, DK
made from oil treated paper in accordance with the original design.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Original Hans J. Wegner "Papa Bear Chair" AP-19, Teak, AP-Stolen, 1950s Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
of Danish modern design. Rare to find as a complete, untouched set, this example retains its original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Table Lamp by Noomi Backhausen / Søholm, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
A unique handmade stoneware table lamp designed and signed by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Fritz Hansen Chairs "1572" by Karl Scrøder, Beechwood & Seagrass, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of Model 1572 dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech, Seagrass
Danish Modern Table Lamp by Astrid Tjalk for Kähler Ceramics, Denmark, 1950s
By Astrid Tjalk, Kähler Keramik, Herman August Kähler
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully handcrafted ceramic table lamp designed by Astrid Tjalk for Kähler Keramik, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Poul Kjærholm Lounge Chair "PK-22" in Wicker Cane by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Odense, DK
and is marked by maker. It has only had one owner. Collectors item.
The "PK-22" was designed in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm Lounge Chairs "PK-22" in Black Leather E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Odense, DK
-22" was designed in 1956 and is one of Poul Kjærholms most iconic designs. It is a simple yet
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco "Water Pump" Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and rare 1940s Art Deco floor lamp by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. This sculptural design—often
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Swedish Grace Adjustable Table Mirror in Marble & Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
understated luxury and craftsmanship of Scandinavian design between the wars—where proportion, material, and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Marble, Brass
Josef Frank Dining Chairs Cherry Leather Model 2238, Svenskt Tenn, 1957, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
designed in 1957, frame in cherry, lyre-shaped back tray in rattan and bamboo, seats upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238, 1970s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "BM 3238" dining arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Ilse & Ove Six, Oakwood & Rattan Cane, 1960s
By Ilse Rix, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship, this set of 4 dining chairs were designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Early Edition China Armchair Beech & Seagrass, Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
.
However. For technical reasons the length of the steam bent sections they used on their own design, DAN
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Brutalist Table Lamp by Sejer, Denmark, 1960s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Odense, DK
A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship, this 1960s hand-thrown stoneware table lamp by Sejer Denmark features a rich interplay of texture, glaze, and sculptural...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Wall Relief by Tove Anderberg, Denmark, 1970s
By Tove Anderberg
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian modern design..
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian, Stoneware Blue Lidded Jar, Jacob Bang, Own Studio, 1970s, Denmark
By Jacob Bang
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and rare studio piece by Danish ceramic artist Jacob Bang, this hand-crafted stoneware lidded jar embodies the sculptural sensibility and material depth that define Bang’s...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang XLarge Unique Glazed Stoneware Bowl no. 114 Own Studio, 1930s, Denmark
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and beautifully tactile large stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, model 114, exemplifying the sculptural restraint and material sensitivity that define Bang’s early Danish modern cer...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Axel Salto Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Cup no. 20702 Solfatara Glazing, 1944
By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto
Located in Odense, DK
A richly textured stoneware cup by Axel Salto, model 20702, executed at Royal Copenhagen and finished in Salto’s celebrated Solfatara glaze. This sculptural form—characterized by its...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang Unique Art Deco Stoneware Vase no. 139, Own Studio, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural Art Deco stoneware vase by Arne Bang, model 139, exemplifying the Danish master’s iconic organic modernism. This form—one of Bang’s most celebrated—features a dramatical...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang Large Art Deco Stoneware Bowl no. 189, Own Studio, 1930s, Denmark
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
A classic stoneware bowl by renowned Danish ceramicist Arne Bang, model 189, showcasing his signature combination of sculptural form and subtly expressive glazing. This large bowl fe...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Large Unique Stoneware Lamp by Sejer Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Odense, DK
A striking large stoneware table lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, dating to the 1960s. The piece features a beautifully balanced, hand-thrown body with a deep charcoal glaze accented...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important system "PH 3/2" floor lamp by Poul Henningsen from the early production. The lamp was manufactured in the 1930s and is seen in the 1936 Louis Poulsen catalogue. It...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Art Deco "PH Elongated Lamp" Wall Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important set of lamps by Poul Henningsen (PH) designed in 1931 and manufactured in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A stately and beautifully crafted Wingback Lounge Chair, designed and produced by a Danish
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Modern "Faaborg" Armchair Kaare Klint at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
woven cane seat and back. Marked with manufacturers label underneath.
This chair was specially designed
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Vintage 1910s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model "CH-27" Oak & Rattan, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Ebba Carstensen, 1966
By Ebba Carstensen
Located in Odense, DK
A captivating Scandinavian Modern abstract oil painting by Danish modernist Ebba Carstensen (1885–1967), created in 1966. Carstensen, a prominent member of the artists’ collective Gr...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Scandinavian Modern Axel Salto Stoneware Vase with Solfatara Glazing, 1958
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Odense, DK
. Porcelainsfabrik. Concurrently with this, he continued to work with painting, drawing, printmaking and design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chest of Drawers Model BM57 in Teakwood & Brass by Børge Mogensen, 1957, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Odense, DK
This rare model BM57 chest of drawers was designed in 1957 by Børge Mogensen and produced by the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Huge Ceramics "Sun" Wall Sconce by Sejer Denmark, 1960s
By Sejer Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Huge ceramic wall sconce in matte beige glazing from Danish manufacturer "Sejer" hand made in the 1960s. Shaped as a sun this wall sconce is just as beautiful lit as unlit.
These sco...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern "PH5" Table Lamp Poul Henningsen PH-lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare PH5 table lamp made in the 1960s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Design by Poul Henningsen (PH
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Wall Sconce by Noomi Backhausen, Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern stoneware wall sconce designed by Noomi Backhausen and manufactured in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stoneware
Verner Panton Danish Modern Flowerpot Pendant Original Production, 1968
By Verner Panton
Located in Odense, DK
Rare new old stock "Flowerpot" pendant by Danish designer Verner Panton manufactured by Louis Poulsen & Co., Copenhagen in the late 1960s. Enameled metal. The lamp comes in the origi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Black Leather & Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
, the Lunning Prize in 1951, the Eckersberg Medal in 1955, and the 8th International Design Award in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Danish Modern Funkis Chair S-102 by Fritz Hansen in Steel, Cane & Leather, 1930s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
cane and leather cushion. Designed in the 1930s by Frits Schlegel (att.) for Fritz Hansen. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Unique Large Stoneware Sculpture Woman's Hand by Finn Lynggaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Finn Lynggaard
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing unique stoneware sculpture modelled in the shape of a woman's hand with blue glazed nails. Made by Danish artist Finn Lynggaard at his own studio in the 1970s. Stamped mon...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Yngve Ekström, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
chairs bears resemblance to Scandinavian design from the period such as Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Modernist Oil Painting by Danish Artist Mogens Balle COBRA Art Movement, 1960s
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Odense, DK
Oil painting on canvas by original COBRA member Danish artist Mogens Balle (1921-1988). Abstract expressionist motif with childlike figures typical for Balle. Signed "MB" and mounte...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Stoneware Table Lamps by Palshus, Denmark, 1960s
By Palshus
Located in Odense, DK
in Denmark. Design by Esben Klint. Made in chamotte stoneware clay with a subtle light glazing and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Nesting Tables in Teak, Oak & Intarsia by Svend Aage Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of nesting tables designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak, Oak
Large Unique Ceramic Floor Lamp by Rigmor Nielsen, Søholm, 1960s, Danish Modern
By Rigmor Nielsen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning hand painted floor lamp from the 1960s by Danish artist Rigmor Nielsen at Søholm ceramics workshop, Bornholm. The poetic abstract pattern in light shades on the base is simp...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Stoneware Vase w. Owls by Jørgen Mogensen, Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Jørgen Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Handmade stoneware vase model 21488 with Sung glazing by Danish artist Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen in the 1960s. Relief decor with owls. Signed "JM" underneath and the three...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Arne Bang Handmade Stoneware Bowl "Model 120" Own Studio, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Fluted stoneware bowl with beautiful speckled turquoise glazing made by Danish artist Arne Bang at his own studio in Copenhagen the 1930s. Signed with monogram "AB" and model no. "120".
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Art Deco Arne Bang Handmade Stoneware Bowl "Model 122" Own Studio, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Fluted stoneware bowl with beautiful matte beige glazing made by Danish artist Arne Bang at his own studio in Copenhagen the 1930s. Signed with monogram "AB" and model no. "122".
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Unique Ceramic Floor Lamp by Rigmor Nielsen, Søholm, 1960s, Danish Modern
By Søholm Stentøj, Rigmor Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning hand painted floor lamp from the 1960s by Danish artist Rigmor Nielsen at Søholm ceramics workshop, Bornholm. The abstract pattern in shades of blue and yellow on this lamp ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp "Model 173", Arne Bang, Own Studio, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Fluted stoneware table lamp in dark brown / red glazing by Arne Bang. Made at his own studio in the 1930s. Model 173. Signed with artist initials "AB" at bottom. Mounted with vintage...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Glazed Stoneware Vase by Arne Bang at Holmegaard, Copenhagen, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Early unique Arne Bang stoneware vase made at Holmegaard Glassworks´ Stoneware factory in the early 1930s. An unusual glazing for Arne Bang. Signed underneath. Documented in the 1932...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs Model 375 by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Hans J. Wegner set of 2 lounge chairs in solid oak "Model 375" including ottoman. Manufactured in the late 1960s by GETAMA, Denmark. The 375 was made in very limited numbers wit...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
is known about his designs than Kjærnulf himself. His wooden designs, crafted to perfection, speak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
Gothic Style Blanket Chest in Solid Oakwood by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Blanket chest made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Executed in beautifully patinated oak. Front with decorative reliefs in the Gothic style. Lid with wedges at both ends. Very...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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Helmer Design Antik For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic helmer design antik available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every helmer design antik was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect helmer design antik — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A helmer design antik is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made helmer design antik has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Louis Poulsen are consistently popular.
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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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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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