Rimbert Sandholt Brazilian Rosewood Dresser, Denmark, 1960s
By AB Glas & Trä, Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Dronten, NL
— an exemplar of Danish cabinetmaking in its finest material. Details: Designer: Rimbert Sandholt
Brass
$2,404
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Side Table by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä
By AB Glas & Trä, Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning side table in Teak, model 6835 by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä. This table features
Teak
$3,005
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Mirror and drawer by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä, Sweden, 1960s
By G & T Atelje Glas & Tra, Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great set of mirror and small drawer designed by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä i Hovmantorp
Mirror, Rosewood
$2,800
H 20.12 in W 23.51 in D 11.78 in
Rimbert Sandholt for Ateljé Glas & Trä Nightstand or Cabinet in Oak
By Ateljé Glas & Trä
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rimbert Sandholt for Ateljé Glas & Trä, night stand / cabinet / side table, oak, Sweden, 1960s
Oak
Rare Mirror with Rosewood Frame by Rimbert Sandholt, 1950s
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare mirror, designed by Rimbert Sandholt and produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Glass, Rosewood
Rare Mirror with Rosewood Frame by Rimbert Sandholt, 1950s
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare mirror, designed by Rimbert Sandholt and produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Glass, Rosewood
$2,765
H 20.08 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in
Rimbert Sandholt Side or Bedside Table by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Göteborg, SE
Small and pretty chest of drawers "GT 6835" designed by Rimbert Sandholdt for AB Glas & Trä
Rosewood
Midcentury Scandinavian Mirror by Glas & Trä
By Rimbert Sandholdt, AB Glas & Trä
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rectangular mirror no 7075 in rosewood, attributed to Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä, Sweden
Wood
Rimbert Sandholt, Nightstands in Rosewood, Mid Century
By AB Glas & Trä, Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Singapore, SG
Beautiful and elegant pair of nightstands in rosewood, designed by Rimbert Sandholt and produced by
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
Swedish Side Table by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä Hovmantorp, 1960s
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Chesham, GB
A teak side table by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä Hovmantorp. It features two decorative drawers
Teak
Rimbert Sandholt Side Table by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table or bedside table designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in
Oak
Rimbert Sandholt Side Tables by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables / bedside tables designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä
Rosewood
Sold
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in
Rimbert Sandholt Side Table in Rosewood by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bedside table designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in
Beech, Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in
Rimbert Sandholt Side or Bedside Table by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table or bedside table designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in
Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in
Rimbert Sandholt Side Tables in Rosewood by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables / bedside tables designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä
Rosewood
Midcentury Scandinavian Mirror by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä
By AB Glas & Trä, Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rectangular mirror no 7078 in rosewood by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä, Sweden. This mirror is
Rosewood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Side Table by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä
By AB Glas & Trä, Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning side table in rosewood, model 6835 by Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä. This table
Rosewood
Pair of Teak Bedside Tables by Rimbert Sandholt, Sweden, 1960s
By Rimbert Sandholdt, Ateljé Glas & Trä
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of neat bedside tables by Rimbert Sandholt, made from teak. Beautifully sculpted drawer fronts
Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in
Rimbert Sandholt Side Table / Bedside Table by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bedside table designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in
Rosewood
Sold
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
Rimbert Sandholt Side Table in Teak by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bedside table designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in
Teak
Sold
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
Rimbert Sandholt Side Table / Bureau Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
By Rimbert Sandholdt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bedside table designed by Rimbert Sandholt. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in
Oak, Lacquer
Combined deal for Christina
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Kurt Østervig long bench Rimbert Sandholt bedside tables (x2)
Rosewood
Mid-Century brutalist pine floor lamp, Denmark, 1950s/60s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This sculptural floor lamp is a rare example of mid-century Brutalist design from Denmark. Handcrafted in solid pine, the bold, organic form highlights the natural grain, cracks, and...
Pine
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
On Hold|$7,201
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Chunky cabinet by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsen, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big cabinet designed by Axel Larsson and produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1930s. Chunky model made in birch with tons of storage and a writing desk.
Brass
Side table by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
'Annika' side table by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson in 1936. Sculpted legs with a beautiful birch top. Some wear on table top.
Birch
$30,056
H 61.82 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
Brass
$60,113
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
$9,377
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
Severin Hansen Rosewood Bedside Tables, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Side Tables or Nightstands, circa 1960 A pair of bedside tables with a single, slim drawer. Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark in figured rosewood veneer. M...
Rosewood
$9,618
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Scandinavian modern mahogany and leather bar cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great bar cabinet by unknown Swedish designer. Produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s. Made in mahogany with a leather dressed front. Slender s...
Leather, Mahogany
$11,000
H 83.08 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
André Sornay Cabinet or Wardrobe with Sliding Doors in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Andre Sornay for Sornay Meubles, cabinet or wardrobe, mahogany, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, France, 1960s This tall cabinet, designed by André Sornay in the 1960s, is exemplary...
Wood, Mahogany
$4,207
H 19.69 in W 63.59 in D 24.81 in
Rosewood coffee table by Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Luxurious coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in beautiful rosewood. Expandable with two black trays on each s...
Rosewood
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood Side Tables 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr - Side Tables c1950s A pair of side tables or nightstands with a single, slim drawer. These tables were designed as part of Severin Hansen Jnr's first set of furn...
Rosewood
$10,820 / set
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Swedish Modern lounge chairs attributed to Gustav Axel Berg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs attributed to Gustav Axel Berg and produced in Sweden during the 1940s. Legs of beech. Extremely rare model. Fabric is worn with stains....
Beech, Fabric
Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely vase designed by renowned designer Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, during the 1950s. Unique glaze in brown tones. Signed by artist on bottom.
Stoneware
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.