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Danish 1940s Funkis Pendant "Radiohus" by Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Lauritzen designed the Radiohus Pendant in the late 1930s as part of his total work of art, Radiohuset (The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
, the Lunning Prize in 1951, the Eckersberg Medal in 1955, and the 8th International Design Award in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Rattan, Oak

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

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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Leather, Ash

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
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
chairs bears resemblance to Scandinavian design from the period such as Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner "JH-1" Brass Pendant Made at Johannes Hansen, 1940s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
was designed by Hans J. Wegner to accompany his iconic furniture at design exhibitions. Very few of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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Teak, Oak

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

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Wool, 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

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table Lamp with Rattan Shade by Axella, 1960s
By Jette Hellerøe, Axella Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern stoneware table lamp by Jette Hellrøe at Axella workshop in Denmark in the 1960s. Mounted with a rattan cane shade.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Unique Plaster Sculpture of Harlequin by Einar Utzon-Frank, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Hand molded plaster sculpture of the commedia dell´arte figure Harlequin made by Danish sculptor Einar Utzon-Frank in the 1930s. This plaster has been used as a model for a number of...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Wall Mirror Henry Kjaernulf Style, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Large brutalist style wall mirror in solid oakwood made in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Henry Kjaernulff.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Oak

Danish Modern Easy Chair Model "V11" in Brown Leather by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare original production large easy chair model "V11" with matching foot stool designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson in Birchwood, Bodafors, 1930s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
, Bodafors, Sweden. Veneered in flamed birch with buds in hardwood. The 1000 series was designed in 1935, the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Birch

Swedish Pinewood Gateleg Table “Härjedalen” by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern gateleg table model “Härjedalen” by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten in the 1950s. Skilfully executed in solid pinewood with hinges in wood and visible cabinetmaker...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

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

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Oak

Finnish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Dining Chairs in Birchwood & White Linen
Located in Odense, DK
-carved as a beautiful sculpture. Influenced by Anthroposophical design and Art nouveau.
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Vintage 1910s Finnish Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Large Unique Stoneware Wall Relief of Woman by Niels Jakob Eriksen, Denmark 1965
Located in Odense, DK
Large unique stoneware relief of a standing woman made by Danish sculptor Niels Jakob Eriksen (1899-1995) in his own workshop in 1965. Glazed stoneware tiles mounted on an iron frame...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Hans J. Wegner Set of Early Production Carl Hansen & Sons Wishbone Chairs, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare collection of 6 model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner iconic chair. The chairs have an amazing deep pat...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Danish Modern Metal Wall Shelves by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Cool set of 5 metal wall shelves model "Butterfly" designed in the 1958 by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal

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

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Oak

Large pair "Tree of Life" Iron & Brass Candelabras, Bertil Vallien, Sweden, 1970
By Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of large candelabras designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Danish Modern Sofa / Daybed in Oakwood, Poul Volther for Frem Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern sofa / daybed by Danish designer Poul Volther. Manufactured at Frem Røjle in the 1950s. The frame is made from solid oakwood and the cushions retain the o...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, LYFA, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker Oakwood Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
nails. Reminiscent of design by Henning Kjærnulf, but this has yet to be documented.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
very rare find. A beautiful example of the world famous lamp icon. Poul Henningsen designed the three
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Danish Modern "Metropolitan" Chair by Larsen & Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen, 1949
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Metropolitan Chair" designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen made by Fritz Hansen in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconce by Vilhelm Lauritzen "Kastrup", Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare wall lamp by Danish Designer Vilhelm Lauritzen. Designed for the Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Oakwood by Kaare Klint at Rud. Rasmussen, 1942
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important rocking chair designed by Kaare Klint in 1942 and manufactured in very low
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamps by Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, 1940s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of Danish Art Deco table lamps made by Michael Andersen & Sons in the 1940s. The lamp bases are made from stoneware with a grey / purple craquelé "Persia" glazing. The lamps...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Art Deco Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Nutwood and Sheepskin, 1930s
By Hos Wulff, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
design. Boesen’s designs can be attributed to the style of functionalism and Danish modernism. Viggo
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Nutwood

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of Denmark. Attributed to Frits Schlegel. Frame in steam bent beechwood. Marked with ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Beech

Scandinavian Modern LYFA Table Lamp Patinated Brass Opal Glass 1940s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Odense, DK
design awards for their spectacular lamps such as the Gold Medal at the World Fair 1929 in Barcelona and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Danish Modern Blue Table Lamp by Per Arnoldi for Holmegaard Glassworks, 1975
By Per Arnoldi, Holmegaard
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large blue table lamp in hand blown glass designed by Danish artist Per Arnoldi in 1975
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Axel Salto Unique Handmade Lithographic Prints of Vase & Bowls, 1940s, Denmark
By Axel Salto
Located in Odense, DK
Collection of 3 original handmade lithographs by Danish artist Axel Salto. Each hand signed and numbered 8/30. Paper from Saunders. Salto is best known for his stoneware pieces made ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Early Floor Lamp "PH 4/3" by Poul Henningsen, Pat. Appl., Louis Poulsen, 1926-28
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important floor PH-lamp model 4/3 by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen between 1926-28. The lamp base is made from browned brass and the top shade i...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Danish Modern "Orient Major" Pendants in Patinated Copper by Jo Hammerborg, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original production "Orient Major" pendants made by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen in 1963. Design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Danish Brutalist Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf in Oakwood, 1960s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Tall sideboard in Nordic oak designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Kvalitetsmøbler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Art Deco Table Lamp "Torch" in Brass and Glass by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1930s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Danish Art Deco table lamp with stem in amber colored glass and shade and base in dark patinated brass. The lamp was manufactured at Fog & Morup, Copenhagen in the 1930 and i...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare large Pat. Appl. (patent applied) table lamp by Poul Henningsen made between 1926-1928 by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This extra large model 4/3 PH-lamp is made from chromed bras...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
footrest has been equipped with new Pirelli webbings in accordance with the original design. All original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Oak, Teak

Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Odense, DK
refinished. 2 original keys included. Marked by maker. Mogens Koch's bookcase system was designed in 1944
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Bruno Mathsson Chaise Longue Early Chair no. 36. Blue Webbing & Beech, 1939
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Bruno Mathsson chaise longue chair no. 36 with adjustable reading tray in elm wood. Dated manufacturer's paper label to the frame. Original blue paper weave webbing,...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Beech, Paper

Børge Mogensen Set of "China" No. 232 Cabinets Oak & Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
handles in brass. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1960 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsens for FDB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Large Sculptural Tripod "Bridge" Floor Lamp Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Severin Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful floor lamp model "Bridge" by Danish designer Severin Hansen made at Haslev Furniture in the 1950s. The lamp base and stem is made of stained beech with brass details. The s...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Beech

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shea...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Modern Large Uplight Floor Lamps Model in Brass by TH. Valentiner, 1950s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Odense, DK
, Denmark. The model "THV 376" with a trumpet shaped shade was designed in the 1950s and produced by Poul
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern lounge chair from the 1930s by Danish architect Magnus Stephensen. Executed in beautifully patinated bent beechwood and seagrass weaving on back and sea...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Seagrass, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Oak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
original maker Ry Møbler, Denmark. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the minimalistic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Danish Modern Wingback Chair by Børge Mogensen, Brown Leather & Teakwood, 1970s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of Børge Mogensens iconic Wingback chair Model "BM 2204" and ottoman. This set was made in the 1970s at Fredericia Stolefabrik in teakwood and thick ox-hide leather. ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Large Unique Stoneware Lamp by Sejer Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Odense, DK
Large conical stoneware lamp by Sejer Keramik, Denmark made in the 1960s. The large body is glazed with an expressive glazing in dark earth colours and incised with three abstract ci...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Danish Modern Mogens Koch "MK 51" Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s
By Ivan Schlechter, Mogens Koch
Located in Odense, DK
Set of elegant lounge chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1936. The MK51 was part of a small series
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Large Scandinavian orange red Stoneware Wall Sconce, Ege Dagnæs, Denmark, 1960s
By Ege Dagnaes
Located in Odense, DK
Large stoneware wall sconce in red glazing by Carl Johan Ege Nielsen for Dagnæs, Denmark. The lamp is made of a large bowl with two smaller discs inside. The light shines through rou...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stoneware

Rocking Chair in Pine & Sheepskin by Göran Malmvall, Swedish Modern, 1930s
By Svensk Hemslöjd, Goran Malmvall
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1930s made in Sweden by Svensk Hemslöjd. Made
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine, Sheepskin

Danish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Carved Oakwood Cupboard, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful chunky oakwood cupboard made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1920s. Wonderful hand carved motifs with middle-aged themes on the front of the doors. Baroque styled legs. Ori...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Jugendstil Cupboards

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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.

How Much is a Helmer Design Antik?

Prices for a helmer design antik start at $536 and top out at $49,803 with the average selling for $4,457.

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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