Skip to main content

Scandanavian Bed

to
29
213
183
368
36
3
352
20
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
358
39
11
256
68
1
2
5
11
31
129
47
14
361
233
192
49
47
362
316
207
52
23
406
371
374
29
17
13
10
6
Sort By
20th Century Danish Modern Pair of Beech Nightstands - Vintage Bed Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
good condition. Each of the Scandinavian bed side tables are composed with one drawer and a shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Beech

King Scandinavian Modern Porto Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile

Queen Scandinavian Modern Porto Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile

King Scandinavian Modern Porto Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile

Double Scandinavian Modern Porto Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile

Scandinavian Modern Bed by Erik Hoglund made of Solid Pine for Boda Trä
By Erik Höglund, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern bed by Erik Hoglund (Höglund) made of solid pine for Boda Trä. The bed is an
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fir

Scandinavian Modern Bed by Erik Hoglund made of Solid Pine for Boda Trä
Scandinavian Modern Bed by Erik Hoglund made of Solid Pine for Boda Trä
$5,047 Sale Price
34% Off
H 78.75 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Nestle Bed
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The Nestle Bed is an exercise in simplicity and proportion. Built entirely from solid hardwood with
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Nestle Bed
Nestle Bed
$6,480 / item
H 24 in W 66 in D 84.5 in
LM Platform Bed
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The LM Platform Bed is straightforward and composed, defined by clean lines, precise joinery, and
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Fir

LM Platform Bed
LM Platform Bed
$5,760 / item
H 26 in W 70 in D 86 in
Laurel Bed, Modern Walnut Platform Queen Bed with Ash Slats
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Inspired by Danish simplicity and organic design, the laurel bed features sculpted legs, modest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed ...

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Brass Bed
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, England
This bed is part of an exclusive series designed by Borsani and Pomodoro, each crafted in very
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Brass Bed
Osvaldo Borsani Brass Bed
$8,152
H 47.25 in W 68.12 in D 82.68 in
Campbell Bed, Transitional Modern King Bed with Ash Slats and Sculpted Joinery
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring a large sculpted frame for comfort and ascetic, the Campbell Bed is meticulously hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed ...

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Luxury King Size Coastal Bed Frame – Solid Wood Bed Frame with Slatted Headboard
Located in Bloomington, IN
"Seaside" Coastal Bed Frame: Bring timeless coastal elegance to your bedroom with the Seaside Bed
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Rare Bunk Bed by Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare children's bed/bunk bed in solid, patinated Oregon pine from 1935. By Flemming Lassen and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Rare Bunk Bed by Flemming Lassen
Rare Bunk Bed by Flemming Lassen
$2,514 Sale Price
20% Off
H 61.82 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Rare Children's Bed by Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare children's bed in solid patinated Oregon pine from 1935. By Flemming Lassen and Erhard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Rare Children's Bed by Flemming Lassen
Rare Children's Bed by Flemming Lassen
$1,997
H 29.53 in W 53.15 in D 29.14 in
Danish Queen Size Platform Bed by Sannemmans MobelFabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sannemmans MobelFabrik Queen Size Platform Bed in Teak. Bed comes completely apart for easy moving
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands
Located in Oakland, CA
1950's Hans Olsen Danish bed-frame with floating nightstands crafted of Brazilian rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Bed Frames in Walnut and Cane, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Bed Frames in Walnut and Cane, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Walnut and cane Style
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Rare Bed Frames in Walnut and Cane, 1950's
Rare Bed Frames in Walnut and Cane, 1950's
$10,081 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 78.75 in
King Size Modern Platform Bed with Adjustable Positions and Nightstands
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At once functional and elegantly minimal, this adjustable king‑size platform bed is a design
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Pair of Børge Mogensen Teak and Rattan Bed Frames
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of teak wood bed frames with rattan headboard from the 1950s. Designed by Børge Mogensen and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Pair of Børge Mogensen Teak and Rattan Bed Frames
Pair of Børge Mogensen Teak and Rattan Bed Frames
$3,795 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 35.83 in
Mid century Danish Modern Queen teak Platform bed Nightstands headboard storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid century Danish Modern Teak Platform Queen Size Bed with Nightstands flip up headboard
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Jules Wabbes Rare Single Bed in Elm with Metal Details
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, single bed, elm, metal, Belgium, 1960s This particular bed is specifically designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Jules Wabbes Rare Single Bed in Elm with Metal Details
Jules Wabbes Rare Single Bed in Elm with Metal Details
$4,950
H 22.45 in W 79.93 in D 30.71 in
Pair Of Danish Modern Rosewood And Cane Twin Headboard Bed Frames
By Kai Winding
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of lovely mid-century Scandinavian Modern rosewood and cane twin headboards with bed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Vintage German Modern King size teak bed frame with springs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage German Modern King size teak veneer bed Frame with springs headboard and footboard. Just
Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Vintage German Modern King size teak bed frame with springs
Vintage German Modern King size teak bed frame with springs
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22 in W 81 in D 88 in
Danish Modern teak twin size bed frame with headboard and footboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak twin size bed frame with headboard and footboard. Mid-Century Modern teak single
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s. Elegant en
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
$2,200 / item
H 28.75 in W 32.68 in D 77.96 in
Vintage Minimalist Dutch old growth pine King floating bed Frame Rustic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Minimalist Dutch pine King bed Frame by Ate Van Apeldoorn. Very cubic and brutalist with
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

King Size Platform Bed by Danish Modernist Laurits M Larsen
By Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King size teak platform bead with floating nightstands and footboard chest by Danish modernist Laurits M Larsen. In excellent condition. Fits standard king mattress.  
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Rare Poul M. Volther Single Bed in Teak and Cane 1950s
By Poul Volther
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul M. Volther, single bed, teak, cane, Denmark, 1950s This rare bed design is a creation of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Teak

Rare Poul M. Volther Single Bed in Teak and Cane 1950s
Rare Poul M. Volther Single Bed in Teak and Cane 1950s
$5,450
H 28.55 in W 75.6 in D 37.8 in
Scandinavian daybed in teak, wool and leather Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped Scandinavian daybed crafted in Denmark, 1960. A very nice example of Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wool, Teak

60s 70s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Platform Bed, Classic Clean design
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful teak danish Queen bed with bed slats. Ready to go. Very beautiful clean, classic
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Bed Frames in Mahogany and Woven Cane by Josef Frank, 1940's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bed Frames in Mahogany and Cane by Josef Frank, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Bed Frames in Mahogany and Woven Cane by Josef Frank, 1940's
Bed Frames in Mahogany and Woven Cane by Josef Frank, 1940's
$17,790 / set
H 30.91 in W 41.74 in D 88.59 in
Pair of Single Beds by Børge Mogensen per Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Single Beds by Børge Mogensen per Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950s Wonderful pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Queen Bed Frame, Handmade In Mahogany and Maple With Butterfly Inlays
Located in Bloomington, IN
The headboard of our queen size "Butterfly" handmade bed features curved inlays that evoke river
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

King Bed Frame, Handmade In Cherry and Maple With Butterfly Inlays
Located in Bloomington, IN
The headboard of our king size "Butterfly" handmade bed features curved inlays that evoke river
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Queen Bed Frame, Handmade In Cherry and Maple With Butterfly Inlays
Located in Bloomington, IN
The headboard of our queen size "Butterfly" handmade bed features curved inlays that evoke river
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Full Size Coastal Style Bed Frame – Handcrafted Solid Wood with Slat Headboard
Located in Bloomington, IN
"Seaside" Coastal Bed Frame: Bring timeless coastal elegance to your bedroom with the Seaside Bed
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Modern Coastal Queen Bed Frame with Wood Slat Headboard – Handmade Solid Wood
Located in Bloomington, IN
"Seaside" Coastal Bed Frame: Bring timeless coastal elegance to your bedroom with the Seaside Bed
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Danish Single Bed Head & Footboards with Vinyl Cushions
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
4 SETS of Mid-Century Danish single / twin size teak rectangular bed headboards and footboards with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

California King Bed Frame, Handmade In Cherry and Maple With Butterfly Inlays
Located in Bloomington, IN
The headboard of our California king size "Butterfly" handmade bed features curved inlays that
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands by GETAMA Fully restored
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s. Beds
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
. They are made out of solid walnut wood in the Scandinavian modern style. With wiring openings. They
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood King-Size Headboard by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine turning your bedroom into a space of charm with this vintage rosewood headboard from Westnofa, crafted in Norway in the 1970s. This king-size piece is not just functional; it...
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Bamboo Rattan Full Headboard & Footboard by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
footboard set, a rare example of mid-century Scandinavian artistry. Intricately designed with layered
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo Rattan Full Headboard & Footboard by Dux of Sweden
Bamboo Rattan Full Headboard & Footboard by Dux of Sweden
$3,558 / set
H 35.44 in W 74.02 in D 2.37 in
Danish Teak Headboard
Located in Highland, IN
made for a double bed, but comes with hardware that allows it to function with a queen size bed. 38"h
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Headboard
Danish Teak Headboard
$1,600
H 38 in W 57 in D 1.5 in
Danish MCM Long Rosewood Teak Headboard with Attached Storage Nightstands, 70s
Located in Madison, WI
Very sought after Original Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Rosewood King Bed + Attachable
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

George Tanier King Size Teak Headboard
By George Tanier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Tanier King Size Headboard with a pull out angled back for reading. Currently screwed into place on back so the center can not angle out. Have seen with leather tabs on bott...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

George Tanier King Size Teak Headboard
George Tanier King Size Teak Headboard
$1,400
H 36 in W 80 in D 1.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Headboard
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century king-size rosewood rectangular headboard with inlaid veneered panels. Some surface wear. Headboard only, does not include rails or footboard.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Headboard
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Headboard
$5,500
H 31.5 in W 80 in D 1.75 in
Falster Møbelfabrik King Size Headboard
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
This big king-size Danish modern headboard by Falster Møbelfabrik combines subtle design, excellent craftsmanship, and beautifully figured wood. Measures: 34"H X 82"W X 1.25"D.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Falster Møbelfabrik King Size Headboard
Falster Møbelfabrik King Size Headboard
$2,400
H 32 in W 84 in D 1.25 in
Crib Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1924
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Crib designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1924. Stained pine. Carl Malmsten was a renowned Swedish furniture designer and architect who lived from 1888 to 1972. He is considered one ...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Crib Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1924
Crib Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1924
$4,091
H 24.41 in W 37.8 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Scandinavian teak headboard from the 1960s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage Scandinavian teak headboard dates from the 1960s. It includes 2 integrated nightstands
Category

Vintage 1960s French Bed Coronas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian teak headboard from the 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian teak headboard from the 1960s
$1,067
H 21.26 in W 98.43 in D 17.33 in
1930s Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgstark Diamantstjärnaspaljé
Located in Dallas, TX
experience. Historically, rya rugs were born out of necessity—crafted as warm bed coverings for Scandinavian
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

Materials

Wool

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank in 1939. Made for Firma Svenskt Tenn.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bed Coronas

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank
$3,736 / set
H 22.84 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Scandinavian sofa bed, 1960s. Rosewood structure with base, padding and fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th century empire revival painted Scandinavian day bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century empire revival painted Scandinavian day bed circa 1900. Grand sized Swedish day
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Pine

19th Century Swedish Pinewood Bed Side Table - Antique Scandinavian Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish bed side table made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of Charming Wall /Bed Lights, Brass with Star Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
By Boréns Borås, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare, charmig bed / wall lights in brass with perforated star pattern. Swedish
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Scandanavian Bed", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Scandanavian Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic scandanavian bed available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every scandanavian bed was constructed with great care. Find 143 options for an antique or vintage scandanavian bed now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer scandanavian bed, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right scandanavian bed, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made scandanavian bed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Westnofa Furniture and GETAMA are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandanavian Bed?

Prices for a scandanavian bed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $143 and can go as high as $29,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,597.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

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.