Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.
Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.
Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.
At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.
Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s.
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Arm chairs in elm by Arne Wahl Iversen, by cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen, Denmark
By Neils Eilersen, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Niels Eilersen during the 1950s. Made from solid elm with beautiful grain and structure and seats w...
Leather, Elm
Arne Wahl Iversen “ST-750” armchair Niels Eilersen Denmark 1959
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Sculptural armchair model ST-750, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark, 1959. Crafted in beautifully grained solid teak, the chair showcases Iverse...
Leather, Teak
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
Leather, Elm
1960's Arne Wahl Iversen Easy Chairs by Komfort, Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of easy chairs model no. 30 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, manufactured by Komfort, Denmark, 1960. These comfortable chairs have solid teak wooden frames and white upholstered c...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,676Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair (2) of Scandinavian teak and rope armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) of Scandinavian teak and rope armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen A rare pair of Scandinavian teak and Danish rope armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen. Very simple and timeless design.
Rope, Teak
$3,248Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Mid-century Modern Danish Monza Armchairs from Niels Eilersen, 1970s
By Niels Eilersen, Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large armchairs were designed by Jens Juul Eilersen and manufactured during 1970s by Niels Eilersen, a very well regarded Danish furniture maker. It is Monza model with down wra...
Leather, Wood
$20,330 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Easy Chairs with Side Table in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of easy chairs with side table in beech, leather and brass by Arne Norell, 1960s. Additional Information: Material: beech, leather, brass. Style: Midcentury, Scandinavia. ...
Brass
Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish high back easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech. Newly upholstered in off-white boucle fabric from Nobilis. The chair is very com...
Bouclé, Beech
Torbjørn Afdal Leather Arm Chairs, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful leather arm chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960, with chocolate brown leather and stained hardwood frame, sling armrests in belt leather, strapped c...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model Sirocco in good condition. Original cognac leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in brown: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Wicker, Rattan
$7,204
H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen in the 1960s. The chair is made from the most exclusive Brazili...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original black leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Global front door ship...
Brass
Ole Wanscher Lounge / Easy Chair for A.J. Iversen, 1960
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) lounge chair. Base and frame in mahogany with stretcher bar supporting the legs. Later upholstered in sand leather, seat cushion with down filling. Desig...
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair By Arne Wahl Iversen For Komfort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high back Scandinavian modern lounge chair was manufactured by the Danish company Komfort Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. This specific model was designed by renowned Danish archi...
Fabric, Teak
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1959
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 57 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
Papercord, Rosewood
$9,584 / set
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Leather and Walnut by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of easy chairs, model Löven, was designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs exemplify the principles of Scan...
Leather, Walnut
A Teak Armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen Denmark 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Teak Armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen Denmark 1960's. Model : GS 700 Beautiful manufacturing. Rope seat in good condition. Teak structure. In original good condition.
Rope, Wood
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H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen in Leather
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen impresses with its organic shapes, which look great in any setting. The delicate teak frame in a warm shade is in excellent condition. The caramel-...
Leather, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Paire de fauteuils scandinaves vintage Arne Wahl Iversen pour Komfort en teck
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Suite de 2 fauteuils scandinaves vintage des années 60, très beau design du designer danois Arne Wahl Iversen pour Komfort, en teck, assises et dossiers constitués de coussins amovib...
Teak
Set of 2 Komfort teak armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The two teak armchairs are in very good condition. The beautifully crafted teak frames are in excellent condition and have an attractive warm wood tone that harmonizes perfectly with...
Teak
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H 28 in W 29.85 in D 29 in
60s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Armchair Lounge Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a sensational teak chair, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, made in Denmark, circa the 1960s. Danish control seal. Stamped. New upholstery new cushion. Wood ha...
Fabric, Teak
Lounge Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, 1950s, set of 2
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of wooden armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen. Foam seat covered with white removable fabric. Measurements: Seat height 39 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for ...
Fabric, Wood
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H 37.8 in W 27.96 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of Danish vintage teak and leather armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen. They were made in Denmark by Komfort, they date from the 1960’s. The qual...
Leather, Teak
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H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, 1950s
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of teak armchairs. Foam seat covered with vanilla-colored fabric with removable cover. Measure: Seat height 38cm. Slight wear and tear due to time and use of the chairs.
Fabric, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Set Of 2 Lounge Chairs for Komfort, 1960s, Denmark
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful set of 2 lounge chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Komfort in the 1960s, Denmark. These wonderful lounge chairs feature a solid teak wood frame and a ...
Fabric, Teak
Lounge Chair by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, 1960s
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in The Hague, NL
Easy chair designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, manufactured by Komfort Denmark 1960. These chairs have solid teak wooden frames and original light brown upholstery. These organic and dyna...
Wool, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Armchair, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant armchair designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, production Komfort, Denmark, 1960. The armchair is made of high-quality solid wood and is very comfortable, the shapes are naturally c...
Wood
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H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Danish Desk Chair in Elm Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for N. Eilersen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Spotted in the blink of an eye, this is an Eilersen! Design is often attributed to Illum Wikkelsø but it was Arne Wahl Iversen who designed this desk chair, regardless it is instanta...
Leather, Elm