Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Scandinavian, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
Ib Kofod Larsen, Sofa in Teak with Seat and Back in Upholstered Fabric
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Milano, IT
Ib Kofod Larsen Sofa in teak with seat and back in upholstered fabric. The sofa is part of a
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Low Teak Upholstered Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, low, Scandinavian modern, teak frame sofa features streamlined, chocolate brown tweed
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern teak sofa after Grete Jalk features stylish Mid-Century Modern design
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian sofa in teak. Seats will be reupholtered with fabric of your choice
Teak
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing
Teak, Upholstery
Scandinavian Modern Cream Upholstered Sofa With Teak Accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This refined Scandinavian Modern sofa marries comfort and style for the best of both worlds. It
Bouclé, Teak, Fabric
$1,069Sale Price|43% Off
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, teak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa by GETAMA, Oak & Teak, Scandinavian Modern
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual Scandinavian Teak Bentwood Designer Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Scandinavian Bentwood sofa. We just love the bentwood arms and the way the sofa is
Upholstery, Rosewood
1970s, Scandinavian 3-seater sofa, furniture leather, teak wood legs, bent wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 3-seater sofa. Brown furniture leather, teak wood legs, bent beech wood
Leather, Rattan, Beech, Teak, Bentwood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Dyrlund Scandinavian 3 seat Brown leather sofa with teak frame circa 1980
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dyrlund Danish Post Modern Teak and Brown Leather 3 seat Sofa, Circa 1980'S leather upholstery and
Leather, Teak
Birger Larsson, Coffee / sofa table, teak, oak & rattan. Scandinavian Modern
By Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee / sofa table in teak with oak ledge and shelf in rattan. Made by Birger Larssons Möbelfabrik
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak high-back two-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher as part of his 'Senator' line, circa
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Sofa Finn Juhl Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa with teak frame. Three-seat cushioning, upholstered back, unique arm
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle
Leather, Teak
Danish Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This three seater sofa features a refined blue fabric
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk for France & Son Teak Leather Sofa
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Grete Jalk sofa in teak and original brown leather, designed by Grete Jalk and produced by France
Leather, Teak
Arne Halvorsen Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
By Arne Halvorsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Halvorsen, sofa, model '2010', teak, blue fabric, Norway, 1960s A large sofa designed by
Teak, Fabric
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture fabric, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Red furniture fabric, teak wood legs and armrests. Original good
Wool, Teak
Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Hans Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Brande Brande Møbelfabrik, leather, teak, Denmark, circa 1960 This leather four
Leather, Teak
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture wool, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original blue/green furniture wool, teak wood legs, springs in the
Wool, Teak
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa Model 168/4 by France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from solid teak with black leather upholstery, this sofa is identical to one designed by Grete Jalk
Leather, Teak
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture wool, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Furniture wool, teak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very
Wool, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Ascot Teak Frame Sofa in Black
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Oakland, CA
Sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson, 1965, Sweden. The sofa is crafted of sculpted teak frame with
Teak
Karl Erik Ekselius Sofa in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC, sofa, leather, teak, Sweden, 1960s This Swedish sofa by Karl Erik
Leather, Teak
Comfortable Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s Stunning four seat sofa made in the 1950s. Grand in
Fabric, Teak
Ole Wanscher Designed Scandinavian Modern Upholstered Three Seater Sofa 1950's
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Ole Wanscher Mid-Century Three Seat Mahogany Frame Sofa In Original Upholstery by Poul Jeppesens
Steel
$3,973Sale Price / item|61% Off
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen, Percival Lafer, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an
Leather, Teak
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Teak and Greenish Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Scandinavian modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The
Fabric, Teak
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines
Fabric, Teak
Long Norwegian Modern Exposed Teak Sofa with Original Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern sofa with a continuous, exposed teak arm / back trim (Norway, ca. 1960s
Wool, Teak
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet
Fabric, Teak
Fried Egg Sofa Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg sofa sheepskin Scandinavian grey by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D186 x W68 x H 68 cm
Sheepskin, Teak
Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl
Located in Chattanooga, TN
seating, this sofa melds the warmth of solid teak with the elegance of cane detailing and the richness of
Leather, Teak, Cane
Long Midcentury Danish Modern Sofa in Teak with Gray Tweed Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa from Scandinavia circa 1960's This sofa features solid teak legs & base. It was
Fabric, Teak
Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Teak & Leather, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 2212 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather & Teak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original black leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2212
Leather, Teak
Sofa in Wool and Teak by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1963
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
structured form, making the Prisma sofa an exemplary piece of Scandinavian modernism. While firmly rooted in
Fabric, Teak, Wool
Børge Mogensen Model 2212 Two-Seat Sofa, Black Leather, Teak Legs
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original black leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2212
Leather, Teak
Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa in Checkered Fabric, Oak and Teak
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen, sofa, fabric, oak, teak, Denmark, 1960s The designer of this sofa is Aksel
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen
By Bent Moller Jepsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also
Wool, Teak, Leather
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa by Cado, Teak Frame & Aniline Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. Made of solid teak
Leather, Teak
GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s
Teak
$1,737Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
about 1970-75s. Original Scandinavian design directly from Denmark. The sofa was checked by craftsman.
Leather, Teak
Classic Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak / Fabric made in Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Three Seat Sofa , Teak / Fabric attributed to Grete Jalk . Made in Denmark
Fabric, Teak
Svend Age Eriksen three-seat sofa in teak Glostrup Denmark 1960
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
with its subtle elegance and Scandinavian charm. Like all of our upholstered pieces this sofa can also
Teak
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa, Teak Frame, Tan Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with tan aniline leather. Made of solid teak
Leather, Teak
Early Baker Sofa by One Collection, Denmark — Teak Frame & Original Fabric
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection
Located in Dronten, NL
exceptional materials and exquisite craftsmanship. The sofa features a solid teak frame, sculpted with the
Fabric, Teak
Teak Daybed Sofa by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Rīga, LV
This minimalist sofa is made of two teak boards on solid beech wood legs. Zipped cushions are
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Sofa with Teak Legs and Aniline Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Large Danish Leather Sofa with Chrome Legs and Teak Ends
Located in Handewitt, DE
Wonderful large danish sofa in black fine leather. With chromed frame and teak ends. In good
Chrome
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa with Teak Legs and Cognac Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac full grain aniline leather tubings and
Leather, Wool, Teak
Svend Åge Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik Three-Seat Sofa in Teak
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svend Åge Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s Timeless and
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal Wool from Kvadrat
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three seat sofa. With frame of solid teak New upholstery of Hallingdal from Kvadrat
Wool, Teak
$1,314Sale Price|42% Off
1970s, Danish design, 3 seater sofa, original condition, leather, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish little 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable
Leather, Teak
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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