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Lonna Coat Rack, Wooden Scandinavian Furniture in Solid Oak
Lonna Coat Rack, Wooden Scandinavian Furniture in Solid Oak

Lonna Coat Rack, Wooden Scandinavian Furniture in Solid Oak

By Harri Koskinen

Located in Halikko, Finland

The furniture series was originally introduced as part of a café interior at the historical island

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and...

Materials

Oak

1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.
1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.

1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

. Original cool leather and wood patina. Manufactured by scandinavian furniture maker in about 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Anonymous Danish/Scandinavian furniture maker circa 1970. Reminiscent in style to Aksel Kjersgaard

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian-style solid wood Italian armchairs from the 60s
Pair of Scandinavian-style solid wood Italian armchairs from the 60s

Pair of Scandinavian-style solid wood Italian armchairs from the 60s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

. Simple, elegant design reminiscent of Scandinavian furniture of the period. Very fine vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

a good example of the good craftsmanship and minimalistic stile to come in Scandinavian furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

stool is a good example of the good craftsmanship and minimalistic stile to come in Scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

A Midcentury Settee in the Style of Abel Sorenson
A Midcentury Settee in the Style of Abel Sorenson

A Midcentury Settee in the Style of Abel Sorenson

By Abel Sorenson

Located in Dallas, TX

yet elegant design principles characteristic of Scandinavian furniture. Maker unknown.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen
Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen

Midcentury Scandinavian Sunfeather Chair by Sonna Rosen

By Sonna Rosen

Located in Baambrugge, NL

appearance of an rising sun (or Sunbeam) embodying Scandinavian furniture design and Minimalist aesthetics at

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Swedish Stool in Pine, 1960s
Swedish Stool in Pine, 1960s

Swedish Stool in Pine, 1960s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

craftsmanship with minimalistic stile known to Scandinavian furniture. Good original condition with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Stool Pine and Sheepskin, Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Stool Pine and Sheepskin, Sweden, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Stool Pine and Sheepskin, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

stile to come in Scandinavian furniture. Good original condition with a beautiful patina and wear on

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pine stool by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, 1960s
Pine stool by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, 1960s

Pine stool by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, 1960s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

contoured seat and robust construction reflect the restrained, functional approach typical of Scandinavian

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Stool in Stained Pine, Attributed to Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden 1970
Sculptural Stool in Stained Pine, Attributed to Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden 1970

Sculptural Stool in Stained Pine, Attributed to Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden 1970

By Ingvar Hildingsson

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

is a good example of the good craftsmanship and minimalistic stile to come in Scandinavian furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern "Florida" Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
Mid-Century Modern "Florida" Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson

Mid-Century Modern "Florida" Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Atlanta, GA

. "With a timeless, teak-laden style—so emblematic of Scandinavian modernism—Swedish furniture designer

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Large round Scandinavian Bruno Mathsson birch dining table
Large round Scandinavian Bruno Mathsson birch dining table

Large round Scandinavian Bruno Mathsson birch dining table

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian furniture designer Bruno Mathsson. Seats 10. Detachable chromed legs allowing for cheaper

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Magazine Rack
Vintage Magazine Rack

Vintage Magazine Rack

Located in Brescia, IT

1960s magazine rack made of curved white metal. This original Scandinavian furniture accessory

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Minimalistic Pair of Pine Stools Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Minimalistic Pair of Pine Stools Sweden, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Minimalistic Pair of Pine Stools Sweden, 1970s

By Svensk Fur

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

example of good craftsmanship with minimalistic stile known to Scandinavian furniture. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" Made by Bodafors Teak Wood Sweden 1960 Signed
Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" Made by Bodafors Teak Wood Sweden 1960 Signed

Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" Made by Bodafors Teak Wood Sweden 1960 Signed

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Paris, IDF

style—so emblematic of Scandinavian modernism—Swedish furniture designer Folke Ohlsson is perhaps best

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Swedish Stools in lacquered Red Birch, Yngve Ekström "Palle", 1970s
Swedish Stools in lacquered Red Birch, Yngve Ekström "Palle", 1970s

Swedish Stools in lacquered Red Birch, Yngve Ekström "Palle", 1970s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

stools are a good example of the good craftsmanship and minimalistic style that signatures Scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser by BPSM of Denmark
Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser by BPSM of Denmark

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser by BPSM of Denmark

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and craftsmanship of Scandinavian furniture. A timeless and functional addition to any modern interior

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Swedish Stool in Lacquered Pine, 1970s
Swedish Stool in Lacquered Pine, 1970s

Swedish Stool in Lacquered Pine, 1970s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

naive craftsmanship with minimalistic stile known to Scandinavian furniture. Good original condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Mid-Century Rosewood Gentlemans Chest by Falster
Beautiful Mid-Century Rosewood Gentlemans Chest by Falster

Beautiful Mid-Century Rosewood Gentlemans Chest by Falster

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

craftsmanship and minimalist design. Crafted in Denmark during the golden era of Scandinavian furniture, this

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror

Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror

Located in London, GB

A highly unusual piece of Scandinavian furniture. To be used as an entrance unit or bedroom dress

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Teak, Oak

Swedish 19th century rustic painted pine table
Swedish 19th century rustic painted pine table

Swedish 19th century rustic painted pine table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century rustic painted pine table circa 1870. Practical piece of Scandinavian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

Midcentury Modern Pair Sculptural Stools in Pine by Norsk Husflid 1960s Norway
Midcentury Modern Pair Sculptural Stools in Pine by Norsk Husflid 1960s Norway

Midcentury Modern Pair Sculptural Stools in Pine by Norsk Husflid 1960s Norway

By Norsk Solwarreindustri

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

example of good craftsmanship with minimalistic stile known to Scandinavian furniture. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavien Modern Swedish Stool in Lacquered Birch, 1970s
Scandinavien Modern Swedish Stool in Lacquered Birch, 1970s

Scandinavien Modern Swedish Stool in Lacquered Birch, 1970s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

good and naive craftsmanship with minimalistic stile known to Scandinavian furniture. Good original

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s
Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s

Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

good craftsmanship with minimalistic stile known to Scandinavian furniture. These stools have a seat in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Early Ekornes Leather Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman Norway
Early Ekornes Leather Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman Norway

Early Ekornes Leather Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman Norway

By Ekornes, Ekornes Stressless

Located in Cincinnati, OH

functional ergonomics which is typical of Scandinavian furniture . Manufactured by Jens E. Ekornes

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Celine Bench - Swedish Scraped White
Celine Bench - Swedish Scraped White

Celine Bench - Swedish Scraped White

By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw

Located in New Orleans, LA

influence on Scandinavian furniture design, which flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This

Category

2010s Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

scandinavian furniture design. Central lockable cupboard containing a single shelf, flanked either side by 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930
The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930

The spanish arm chairs from Elias Barup for Gärsnäs Sweden 1930

By Elias Barup

Located in Oirlo, LI

its superior Scandinavian furniture design. Barup, the company’s first in-house designer, played a key

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Low Stool by Hans Bellmann, ed. Horgen Glarus, Switzerland, circa 1950
Low Stool by Hans Bellmann, ed. Horgen Glarus, Switzerland, circa 1950

Low Stool by Hans Bellmann, ed. Horgen Glarus, Switzerland, circa 1950

By Hans Bellmann

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

functionalist tradition. The L-shaped bent legs and circular seat reflect the influence of Scandinavian

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Sofa with Scandinavian Design
Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Sofa with Scandinavian Design

Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Sofa with Scandinavian Design

Located in High Point, NC

aesthetic with the functional minimalism of Scandinavian furniture. Its design combines angular and circular

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Sculptural Stool in Solid Oak by Carl Gustaf Boulogner Sweden 1950s
Midcentury Sculptural Stool in Solid Oak by Carl Gustaf Boulogner Sweden 1950s

Midcentury Sculptural Stool in Solid Oak by Carl Gustaf Boulogner Sweden 1950s

By AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik, Carl Gustaf Boulogner

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Scandinavian furniture. The oak bench was designed by Carl Gustaf Boulogner and produced by Ab Bröderna

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic Scandinavian Stool model PH-43 designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark in the 60's. Very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Wingback Easy Chair in Elm and Fabric, 1940s
Wingback Easy Chair in Elm and Fabric, 1940s

Wingback Easy Chair in Elm and Fabric, 1940s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

-century Scandinavian furniture design, though the designer remains unidentified. The chair is notably

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Geometric Pink Print Velvet Armchair, 1960s, Poland
Geometric Pink Print Velvet Armchair, 1960s, Poland

Geometric Pink Print Velvet Armchair, 1960s, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Scandinavian furniture. It was a Polish commodity export. Furniture after a complete renovation, the wooden

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Shelf and bar unit, Danish, in rosewood and brass, by Erik Brouer 1960.
Shelf and bar unit, Danish, in rosewood and brass, by Erik Brouer 1960.

Shelf and bar unit, Danish, in rosewood and brass, by Erik Brouer 1960.

By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Elegant and functional Scandinavian furniture. The upper section features a shelf with two niches

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Rosewood

Coffee table Made In Teak & Oak, Danish design From 1960
Coffee table Made In Teak & Oak, Danish design From 1960

Coffee table Made In Teak & Oak, Danish design From 1960

Located in Lejre, DK

functionality characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian furniture. The warm tones of teak and the subtle grain

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak

1950's Scandinavian Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard with Center Bar
1950's Scandinavian Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard with Center Bar

1950's Scandinavian Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard with Center Bar

By Bruno Hansen

Located in Oakland, CA

the precision and craftsmanship of mid-century Scandinavian furniture, the design emphasizes clean

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers
19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers

19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

drawers which open on the key, which is typical for Scandinavian furniture of this period. Taller than

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Modern Armchair 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Armchair 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Armchair 1970s

Located in Debrecen, HU

Scandinavian furniture traditions, making it an excellent choice for vintage interiors, modern homes, or for

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

danish modern teak SIDEBOARD credenza h. w. klein for bramin 60s
danish modern teak SIDEBOARD credenza h. w. klein for bramin 60s

danish modern teak SIDEBOARD credenza h. w. klein for bramin 60s

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Mannheim, DE

Walter (H.W.) Klein for the Danish furniture manufacturer Bramin. High quality processed scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Carved 19th century oval center table
Carved 19th century oval center table

Carved 19th century oval center table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved mahogany 19th century oval center table circa 1890. Elegant piece of Scandinavian furniture

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson
1940s Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson

1940s Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson

By Axel Larsson

Located in London, GB

This elegant 1940s Swedish chest of drawers showcases a timeless design of mid-century Scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Geometric Pink Print Velvet Armchairs, 1960s, Poland
Pair of Geometric Pink Print Velvet Armchairs, 1960s, Poland

Pair of Geometric Pink Print Velvet Armchairs, 1960s, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Scandinavian furniture. It was a Polish commodity export. Furniture after a complete renovation, the wooden

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vintage Swedish (Nordiska) Caramel Leather and Wood Bench, c. 1940
Vintage Swedish (Nordiska) Caramel Leather and Wood Bench, c. 1940

Vintage Swedish (Nordiska) Caramel Leather and Wood Bench, c. 1940

Located in Houston, TX

wooden legs, showcasing the restrained craftsmanship and timeless design associated with Scandinavian

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Nightstands
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Nightstands

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, and functional design that define classic Scandinavian furniture. Crafted with beautiful teak wood

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Stool / Sidetable in Teakwood and Black Leather, 1960s
Danish Modern Stool / Sidetable in Teakwood and Black Leather, 1960s

Danish Modern Stool / Sidetable in Teakwood and Black Leather, 1960s

By Finn Juhl, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Odense, DK

is also visible in this beautiful handmade piece of Scandinavian furniture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

beautifully veneered in flame mahogany, each opening on the key, which was typical for Scandinavian furniture

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Westnofa Vestlandske Pair of Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs
Westnofa Vestlandske Pair of Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs

Westnofa Vestlandske Pair of Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in North Charleston, SC

made Westnofa a global leader in Scandinavian furniture during the mid-20th century. Ideal as

Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

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Scandanavian Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of scandanavian furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of scandanavian furniture, we have 55159 options in-stock, while there are 2388 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of scandanavian furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of scandanavian furniture, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of scandanavian furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandanavian Furniture?

Prices for a piece of scandanavian furniture start at $1 and top out at $550,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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. 

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