Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Boomerang Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian boomerang desk by Hovmand Olsen. Get his key.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Teak
Scandinavian Boomerang Desk
Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, desk model 'Boomerang', teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. Beautifully formed teak writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This striking boomerang-shaped writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig in Denmark circa 1960. A quintessential example of Danish modern design, the des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Danish teak and brass "Boomerang" desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1968.
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
The U-shaped legs are connected by two braces attached to the desk body, finished with brass tips. It boasts a magnificent design with a "boomerang" or "kidney" shape, high-quality c...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Teak
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Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
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H 29.14 in W 58.67 in D 34.65 in
Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very special desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen. Made in Denmark, produced by Hedensted Møbelfabrik. It features a boomerang shaped table top with raised edges, three drawers in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
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H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Basel, CH
This stylish Mid-Century Danish teak desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen features a rich vintage finish, raised back edge, and double sided design. Dovetailed locking drawers, drop down cabi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk + bar 1960s for Lovig Denmark Teak and Brass
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H 28.35 in W 58.27 in D 34.26 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk + bar 1960s for Lovig Denmark Teak and Brass
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Gistel, BE
Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk + bar 1960s for Lovig Denmark Teak and Brass Fantastic freestanding boomerang Desk with 3 drawers on the front, on the back there is a lovely smal...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1956
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H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1956
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Scandinavian boomerang desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1956.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Scandinavian Boomerang Teak Desk by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, 1950s
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H 29.14 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Boomerang Teak Desk by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, 1950s
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Boomerang organic shaped desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s. This asymmetric shaped desk shows beautiful details and great build quality. Made of t...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Lovig Teak Desk Boomerang
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Teak Desk by Loving, made in Denmark. Receiving desk with unusual boomerang shape. Mounted in sculptural legs with brass fittings. The receiving part has an open storage and cl...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Brass
Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Desk 1956
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped boomerang desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1956. This is for a fantastic desk, finished all over and pure quality. Complete original co...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Danish Modern Vodder Boomerang Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Arne Vodder boomerang desk with lockable mini bar and shelf on front side. Very Classic Mid-Century Modern design. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Desk Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Telgte, DE
Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Desk Hedensted Møbelfabrik This midcentury design Classic was made in Denmark by Hedensted Møbelfabrik. It is very handy. Three lockable drawers o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen Rosewood Boomerang Desk, Denmark, 1956
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped boomerang desk designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen and manufactured by Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1956. This is for a fantastic desk in rosewood veneer, finished all...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Arne Vodder Boomerang Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Vodder teak desk with storage and bar to the backside! Black glass sliding door reveals storage area. Back corner is a locked bar! Key works desk drawers as well. Beautiful from...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Glass, Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Boomerang Teak Desk by Göran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern boomerang desk designed by Göran Strand made of teak features three drawers with key and back storage.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen Boomerang Danish Modern Teak Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Peter Lovig Nielsen teak desk by Hedensted Mobelfabrik. Good condition with normal signs of usage. Height:72 cm, Width:150 cm, Dept: 87/39 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Danish Modern Vodder Boomerang Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Unique Arne Vodder design with mirror-backed bar storage. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Teak
Boomerang shaped writing desk in teak IMHA Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960
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H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Boomerang shaped writing desk in teak IMHA Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful boomerang shaped writing desk manufactured by IMHA Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960. This very nice symmetric desk is made of veneered teak wood and is supported by a solid teak w...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Boomerang Desk in Rosewood by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
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H 28.75 in W 58.27 in D 33.86 in
Boomerang Desk in Rosewood by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang desk in rosewood is an exemplary piece of mid-century Danish design. With its stunning patina and wood drawing, the desk is a testament to the quali...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Freestanding 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1968
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H 28.75 in W 58.27 in D 34.65 in
Freestanding 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1968
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent ‘Boomerang’ desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig in Denmark, 1960s. A very nice and refined design with great details such as the shape of t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
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H 27 in W 53.75 in D 31.75 in
Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fulton, CA
Scandinavian Modern boomerang desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Freestanding 'Rosewood' Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s
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H 28.75 in W 58.27 in D 34.65 in
Freestanding 'Rosewood' Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent ‘Boomerang’ desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig in Denmark, 1960s. A very nice and refined design with great details such as the shape of the top w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautifully refinished teak boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen circa 1965. raised lip edges with three drawers with a bookcase bar cabinet on the reverse side. amazing leg design ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Boomerang Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
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H 28.35 in W 59.06 in L 28.35 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Boomerang Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Munster, NRW
This free standing midcentury Danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk in 1969 (signed and stamped 1969, photo available). The front side features ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vintage Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Danville, CA
Beautiful Teak Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen, circa 1965. Very good condition. Designed 1960 to 1969
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Double-Sided Teak Boomerang Ministry Desk by Göran Strand, Sweden, 1960s
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H 28.35 in W 31.89 in D 53.94 in
Double-Sided Teak Boomerang Ministry Desk by Göran Strand, Sweden, 1960s
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian desk in the shape of a boomerang, front side with 3 drawers, back side with a bar door and an interior shelf on the left and a storage niche on the left.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Santos Rosewood Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik
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H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 34.65 in
Santos Rosewood Boomerang Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a beautiful example of this, the absolute epitome of midcentury design desks. It has the space age futuristic boomerang shape, the supports held with stretchers that end in B...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Hardwood
Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Writing Desk for Dansk
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H 28.5 in W 59.25 in D 35 in
Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Writing Desk for Dansk
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern writing desk in teak designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk circa 1960's. Features a unique boomerang shaped top with a raised lip edge and tapered legs with br...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Boomerang Desk in Teak and Brass by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1970
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H 28.35 in W 58.67 in D 34.65 in
Danish Boomerang Desk in Teak and Brass by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1970
By Lovig Dansk
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian desk. 3 drawers on the front side (key provided) and on the back side a large open box and a box that locks with a key and opens onto a small shelf and an e...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Boomerang Desk/ Not Arne Vodder
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Hovmand-Olsen teak boomerang desk, often attributed to Arne Vodder. Signed to underside of desk. Probably one of the most iconic Danish modern desks out there! Backside has orig...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice boomerang desk in teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen from Denmark, 1960s. This desk can be positioned in the middle of the room, as it is very attractive from both sides. The back has ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
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Scandinavian Boomerang Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian boomerang desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Scandinavian boomerang desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Scandinavian boomerang desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Scandinavian boomerang desk bearing Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Scandinavian boomerang desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Arne Vodder and Hedensted Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.
How Much is a Scandinavian Boomerang Desk?
Prices for a Scandinavian boomerang desk start at $2,291 and top out at $8,610 with the average selling for $4,869.
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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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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