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past Forges Future Nordic Design Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Classic nordic design re-modeled by cutting a huge grippwhole, painted, multi-lacquered in 2k
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Set of six wood and fabric chairs - Nordic Design - 1960 circa
Located in Milan, IT
This set of 6 chairs has a simple form that recalls the classic lines of mid-century Nordic design
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1960s Danish Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Metal
Nordic-made teak dining table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak wood table is perfect for a small room.
It features long tapered legs, typical of Nordic
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Modern Wool Carpet by Catharina Dramborg for Kinnasand "Jive", 1990
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Spectacular carpet in wool by Catharina Dramborg for Kinnasand nordic design 1990.
never been
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1990s Danish Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Wool
"Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Goteborg, SE
This small bench was designed by one of the real giants in Nordic design, Carl Malmsten. The bench
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Pine
Preben Dal Floor Lamp by Hans Følsgaard, Denmark, 1963
By Preben Dahl
Located in Haderslev, DK
The X-Lamp as the model was named marks the new design era for nordic design.
This floor lamp
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Extendable Teak Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s teak dining table.
DIMENSIONS OF PLANKS: 2 X 55cm
A Nordic design piece of
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Vintage chest of drawers with white frame
Located in Brescia, IT
of the frame has been
painted white.
A piece of Nordic design revisited with a contemporary twist
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Metal
1950's Finn Juhl ''SW 87'' Chairs Set
By Finn Juhl
Located in Madrid, ES
work and his contemporaries the Nordic Design was rapidly spread across America and the rest of the
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Extendable Teak Table with Pull-Out Wing
Located in Brescia, IT
conical legs, typical of Nordic design, are present.
Good condition. It has been cleaned, treated with
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Teak and metal hanging nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
furniture is distinguished by its small size and minimalist style typical of Nordic design.
Good condition
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian mirror 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Nordic mirror.
Featuring a simple, minimalist design, this teak wood mirror features
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Beech Sideboard by Falsig Møbelfabrik, 1980s
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Asaa, DK
nordic design. Loads of storage space in the two cabinets and five drawers. The body has rounded corners
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Beech
1960s vintage mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
sophistication, while the classic Nordic design communicates simplicity and practicality.
Good condition. May
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Bench with Planter
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s wood and metal bench.
A distinctive and typically Nordic design piece, this pine
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian rectangular mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
a touch of elegance, while the classic Nordic design offers an atmosphere of simplicity.
Good
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Oak
White-painted Scandinavian nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak nightstand with drawer.
An original mid-century Nordic design piece of furniture. The wooden
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Wood
Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
characterized by the essential lines and careful details typical of Nordic design. It consists of a teak frame
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Öresund Modern Stool by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
the 1960s.
A Nordic design piece with essential and refined lines.
The frame is made of solid
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Brass Tripod Table Lamps with Gray Lampshades, Denmark 60s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Nordic design with three interlocking golden rods legs and a brass body that are kept in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Danish Wooden Pendant Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
nordic design, this lamp lays full focus on the purity of the outlines and the quality of the materials
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Brass
Swedish Rug Runner Flat-Weave
Located in Ferrara, IT
covering; it's a vibrant piece that weaves together the essence of Nordic design and creativity. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Wool
Paper basket In Teak Designed By Servex, Made in Sweden From 1960s
By Servex 1
Located in Lejre, DK
characteristic of the Nordic design tradition.
This wastebasket is more than just a functional object; it is an
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Paper basket In Teakwood, Designed By Servex, Made in Sweden From 1960s
By Servex 1
Located in Lejre, DK
characteristic of the Nordic design tradition.
This wastebasket is more than just a functional object; it is an
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian modernism sofa table
Located in Brescia, IT
mid-century Nordic design.
Good condition. A conservative restoration has been done. It may show
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Teak
Coat Rack Mid-Century Modern Elegant Hat Racks and Stands, Design Italian 50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
elegance and sobriety of the nordic design of that time and the current one.
It has three pendants or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Iron
H 8.27 in W 24.41 in D 8.27 in
Danish Carpet 1960s 220 x 150 Ege Rya in wool
Located in Firenze, FI
This rug, crafted using the Rya weaving technique in Denmark, is an expression of Nordic design
Category
1960s Danish Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Wool
Sylvia Leuchvius for Rörstrand. Ceramic vase with glaze in blue and sandy tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. She was deeply rooted in the Nordic design tradition, which values warmth, humor, and occasionally
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic
Super Rare Sideboard by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel Netherlands, 1962
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
. 1 in Nordic design” in the 1960s. Fristho was also influenced by Dutch functionalism.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Metal
Danish 20th Century by Carlström & Co Möbel Fabrik Teak Bedside Table
By Carlstrom & Co. Mobelfabrik
Located in CANTELEU, FR
nightstands embody the minimalist and functional aesthetic that characterizes Nordic design, with their clean
Category
1960s Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Wood
Pair of Norwegian Lounge Chairs with Patinated Leather, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
craftsmanship and Nordic design aesthetic. The patinated leather upholstery adds character and warmth to the
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Leather, Oak
Denmark Modern Semi Chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
clean line that brings to mind the shape of a pagoda, this icon chandelier of Nordic design is perfect
Category
1970s Danish Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in Dm 20.48 in
Sterling Silver Wood Dangle Brooch by Anna Greta Eker - Norway, 1960s
By Plus Norway, Anna-Greta Eker
Located in Stockholm, SE
stamp AGE, ND (Nordic design) Norway design, Plus, Sterling 925s.
Measures: Length 13 cm., width 3.8
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Silver
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H 5.12 in W 1.5 in D 0.2 in
Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
. An unusual and rarely seen piece of Nordic design. Labelled.
The brass shade and original brass
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Brass
Teak and Stainless Steel Coffee Table for Fristho by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel, 1960s
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Voorburg, NL
1960s, Fristho advertised themselves with being 'No. 1 in Nordic design'. At the same time Fristho was
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 16.15 in W 55.12 in D 21.26 in
William Watting Teak & Brass Sideboard for Fristho, 1950's, Denmark
By William Watting, Fristho
Located in The Hague, NL
advertised themselves with being 'No. 1 in Nordic design'. At the same time Fristho was rooted in Dutch
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
in Markaryd, Sweden. An unusual and rarely seen piece of Nordic design. Labelled inside.
The brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Brass
William Watting Teak & Brass Highbiard/ Buffet Cabinet for Fristho, 1950 Denmark
By William Watting, Fristho
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian and American design. In the sixties, Fristho advertised themselves with being 'No. 1 in Nordic
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 16.93 in
William Watting for Fristho Sideboard in Teak with White Front
By William Watting, Fristho
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1960s, Fristho proudly positioned itself as the foremost exponent of Nordic design, while also
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nordic Modern Sofa in Sheepskin, Scandinavia mid-20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
model stand as evidence.
In Nordic design, things are made to last rather than to be replaced, while
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Sheepskin
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
cabinetmakers came to the picture. Nordic design is a distinctive style that represents a design philosophy
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian mid century wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
.
Measurements in cm 51x43x65h backrest, 47h seat
A chair with armrests with a typical Nordic design and colours
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
Roosevelt Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Classic nordic design revisited and contemporized with re-shapeing and upholstering.
The chair has
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Birch, Fabric
William Watting for Fristho Sideboard in Wood and Brass
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Waalwijk, NL
advertised themselves with being 'No. 1 in Nordic design'. At the same time Fristho was rooted in Dutch
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Brass
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Dish by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Malmö, SE
, earned her a lasting place in Nordic design history. She was even called the "porcelain mom" by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen Set of Two Silver "Eye" Bangles Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A set of two sterling silver Nordic "Eye" bangles, by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 2.87 in W 3.6 in Dm 7 in L 0.55 in
(3) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Chests
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace a harmonious blend of Nordic design and unparalleled craftsmanship with our trio of Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Oak
Pair Scandinavian Modern Teak End Tables
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Trenton, NJ
end tables boast the warm tones and sleek lines characteristic of Nordic design, adding a touch of
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Wood, Teak
Solid Pine Coffee Table by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Karl Anderson
Located in Norwalk, CT
.
Embrace the raw elegance of Nordic design. Own not just a table, but a piece of the forest, a slice of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Pine
H 17.5 in W 42.75 in D 43 in
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
figures in the golden age of Nordic design. He has received numerous design awards in his career
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Modernist Danish vintage sofa in white bouclé
Located in Milano, IT
hailing from the 1950s. It embodies the quintessential forms of European Nordic design, each curve and
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid Century Modern Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, its simplicity and functionality resonating with the Nordic design philosophy. In a modern industrial
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Nordic Design
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 32 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
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Retro Nordic Design For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic retro nordic design available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and wood, every retro nordic design was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a retro nordic design — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro nordic design made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro nordic design over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Gustavsberg and Berndt Friberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Nordic Design?
Prices for a retro nordic design start at $95 and top out at $64,018 with the average selling for $3,317.
Questions About Retro Nordic Design
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There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.
Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.
Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. 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.
For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.