Swedish Teak Cutting Board by Karl Holmberg, 1960s
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Swedish Teak Cutting Board by Karl Holmberg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Teak
$60Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.57 in W 3.88 in D 0.19 in
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Kidney Bean Coasters, Sweden, 1960s
By Karl Holmberg
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Kidney Bean Coasters, Sweden, 1960s.
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Serving Tray in Teak, Karl Holmberg I Götene, ca 1960s
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern serving tray in teak, Karl Holmberg i Götene, ca 1950-60s. Wear and patina
Teak
$56Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 5.63 in W 5.88 in D 0.19 in
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Heart Coasters, Sweden, 1960s
By Karl Holmberg, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Heart Coasters, Sweden, 1960s.
Teak
$56Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 6.75 in W 4.38 in D 0.19 in
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Karl Holmberg, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Teak
$375
H 0.5 in W 23.75 in D 4 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Long Tray by Karl Holmberg for Akta Rare
By Akta Brons, Karl Holmberg
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find Scandinavian modern solid teak long tray by Karl Holmberg for Akta, circa 1950s
Teak
Solid Teak Tray Karl Holmberg AB Sweden, 1950s
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Amazing solid teak tray from Karl Holmberg AB Sweden 1950s. This tray is made out from one solid
Teak
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Six Teak Egg Cups with Tray from Karl Holmberg, 1960s, Sweden
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Malmo, SE
Another beautiful example of a beautiful everydayware from Karl Holmberg in Götene Sweden. Six egg
Teak
Very Charming Small Rare Teak Bowl Design by Karl Holmberg
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Malmo, SE
A very charming small rare teak bowl. Design by Karl Holmberg in Götene, Sweden. Measuring only
Wood, Teak
Unavailable
H 7.68 in Dm 5.71 in
Candleholder, Teak, Glass and Copper by Karl Holmberg 1960s-1970s, Swedish
Located in Malmo, SE
A very cool candleholder teak, glass and copper by Karl Holmberg 1960s-1970s Swedish. The smoke
Copper
Bowl, Designed by Karl Holmberg AB Sweden, 1960s
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bowl, designed by Karl Holmberg AB Sweden, 1960s. Teak Measures: H 14.5 cm/ 5 3/4" D 24.5 cm
Teak
Karl Holmberg Pair of Teak Coasters, Sweden, 1960s
By Karl Holmberg
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Karl Holmberg Pair of Teak Coasters, Sweden, 1960s.
Teak
Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Mortar & Pestle Set 1960s Karl Holmberg Sweden
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Attributed to Karl Holmberg Akta Teak Gotene, Sweden Measures: Mortar 3.5 height x 3.5 inches diameter
Teak
Midcentury Teak Serving Tray by Karl Holmberg Gotene 4 of 170, Sweden
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury rectangular Akta teak serving tray designed by Karl Holmberg AB, made in Götene
Teak
Solid Swedish Teak Tray Produced by Karl Holmberg, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Solid Swedish teak tray produced by Karl Holmberg i Götene AB. Marked by maker with sticker on the
Teak
Sold
H 0.6 in W 23.63 in D 7.68 in
Unique Elipse Shaped Teak Tray, Swedish, 1960s-1970s by Karl Holmberg
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Malmo, SE
Unique Elipse Shaped Teak Tray, Swedish 1960´s-70´s by Karl Holmberg. Marked with a label with the
Teak
Sold
H 0.6 in W 5.12 in D 8.27 in
Small Delicate Teak Tray by Karl Holmberg Götene Sweden, Swedish, 1960s-1970s
By Karl Holmberg
Located in Malmo, SE
Small delicate teak tray by Karl Holmberg, Götene Sweden, Swedish 1960s-1970s. It is a very
Teak
Collection of Solid Wood Desk Accessories
By Karl Holmberg, Gøtene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Holmberg a fine collection of desk accessories, including tray in solid teak, pen/pencil cup
Teak, Wood
$896Sale Price|9% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Minimalist Side Table "Tee" Made of Brazilian Wood
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Contemporary Side Table in Brazilian wood. Natural of Brazil, Imbuia wood possesses deep, rich colors and interesting grain patterns that make every object unique. Designed with Mini...
Wood
Antique Botany Print of The Bistorta Vivipara by Palla, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Polygonum viviparum'. Old botanical print depicting the Bistorta vivipara. This print originates from 'Atlas der Alpenflora' by E. Palla. Artists and E...
Paper
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is...
Fabric, Hardwood
Revolving Vanity Table Mirror in Brass 1960s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Revolving Vanity Table Mirror in Brass 1960s Elegant double sided table mirror Entirely made of patinated brass, overall shape in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. The mirror can...
Metal, Brass
$70 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Natural Parota Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These NATURAL PAROTA collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to...
Wood
$1,249Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 66.9 in W 31.5 in D 11.4 in
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a bar cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, b...
Steel
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box Italy 1970s shell, burl H 6.5 cm - 20 x 17 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Shell, Wood
"Egg Pebble" Maple Wood Cutting Board
By Fort Makers, Noah Spencer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by smoothed over, water-worn rocks, Noah Spencer's pebble cutting boards are a study in organic form. Whether hung on a wall in multiples to create a mosaic or piled on a co...
Hardwood, Maple
$4,494 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Glass
Mid Century Silverplate Leaf Trays
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid Century Silver plate leaf trays, hallmark by International Silver on the underside. There is a peek of smooth brass peeking through the silver finish on 1 of the trays. By Intern...
Silver Plate
Royal Holland Pewter Tea Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Royal Holland Pewter Tea Pot
Pewter
Rectangle Purple Pod Pillow
By Fort Makers, Naomi Clark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rectangle Purple Pod Pillow is digitally printed with an original watercolor painting by Naomi Clark. Every piece out of Clark's abstract and richly colored print collection for ...
Canvas, Cotton, Linen
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Brass, Copper
$131 / item
H 16.5 in W 11.7 in D 0.03 in
Abstract Series Modern Art Print by Leticia Gagetti #02 - Size A3
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Abstract art print by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...
Paper
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.