$4,200
H 22.45 in Dm 19.1 in
Scandinavian Modern Hexagonal Rosewood Chess Table with Patinated Base, 1960
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant Scandinavian Modern chess table from the 1960s, crafted in richly figured rosewood with a
Rosewood
Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
legendary Trojan horse. 32 chess pieces made by Towarna, are cast from concrete, one of first composite
Concrete
Stig Lindberg / CHESS PIECE "QUEEN" / Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Queen chess piece designed by Stig Lindberg. Since his assistant, Dan Grip, was a chess player, he
Porcelain
Trojan IXX Chess Table and Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
composite materials used already in ancient Rome.Chess, which have evolved from Persian chess-like game
Concrete
$2,200
H 22.64 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Danish Rosewood Coffee Table with Removable Chess Board, 1960s
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Georg Petersens
Located in Lejre, DK
Game table in rosewood, designed and made by Georg Petersen. Great original condition.
Rosewood
$3,000 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 0.79 in
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Complete Set of Chess Pieces in Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, complete set of chess pieces in ceramics. Presumably unique
$4,750
H 17.72 in W 27.56 in D 41.34 in
Rare Chess, Coffee/Coctail Tables By Poul Cadovius For France and Son
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Søn in the 1960s. Both tables are inlaid with hardwood veneer and steel chess board giving the top a
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 16 in W 36 in D 22 in
Fantastic Danish Modern Rosewood and Teak Game Table; Backgammon and Chess
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A fantastic Scandinavian Modern teak and rosewood game table for backgammon and chess made in
Rosewood, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
GM3400 Chess Table, Walnut, Corian, Black legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD
By Gramrode Møbelfabrik
Located in Juelsminde, DK
The Chess Corian dining table combines practicality with elegance, making the model something near
Steel
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
GM3420 Chess Table, Oak oil, Black wooden legs - Design by Nissen & Gehl MDD
By Gramrode Møbelfabrik
Located in Juelsminde, DK
The Chess Solid dining table combines practicality with elegance, making the model something near
Steel
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminium. Maker France & Son.
Chess Table by Poul Cadovius
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table in rosewood and ash with natural leather on base of aluminum. Maker France & Son.
Chess Table in Rosewood by Henning Nørgaard
By Komfort
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table / coffee table in rosewood and glass with matching chess pieces. Maker Komfort
Chess Table Designed by Knud Joos, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chess table designed by Knud Joos, Denmark, 1960s. Rosewood, with light wood and wengé squares
Rosewood, Wenge
Majestic Tall Solid Teak Chess Tower Danish Modern Pepper Shaker
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tall unique rare tall solid teak 1950's chess tower, pepper shaker with English metal
Metal
Sold
H 41.5 in W 64 in D 60 in
Danish Style Teak Duet Seat for Lovers of Chess Signed R Bellinger, 1977
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed 'Danish style' teak duet seat for lovers of chess, this is a work of style
Teak
Sold
H 8.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Chess King Model 891 Danish Teak Salt and Pepper Mill
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
One of Jen Quistgaard’s most iconic mill’s for Dansk. The “Chess King” mill can be used for pepper
Teak
Sold
H 19.25 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Signed Original Danish Oil Painting of Chess Players, Edmund Fischer, c.1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil painting of 3 elderly men playing chess, circa 1950. One gentleman smokes a cigar
1950s Oak Chessboard Table+Chess Set Barrel Rustic Scandinavian Wegner style
By Wendell Castle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s, Studio Craft oak staved chessboard chess set. Amazing presence. Was meant to be illuminating
Oak
Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s
By Jacob Asbaek
Located in Stockholm, SE
A chess set in brass and stainless steel, designed by Jacob Asbaek. Denmark, 1970s.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Danish Teak Game Table Backgammon Chess
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Denmark, c.1960s. Rare Vintage Modern Danish Teak Gaming Table, Chess and Backgammon Boards. Some
Teak
Danish Modern Chess Set by Henning Bang
By Henning Bang
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double sided mixed wood game board. Modern rectilinear wooden playing pieces. All original with original packaging with little signs of use. Handsome and modern.
Wood
Danish Modern Chess and Backgammon Table by Georg Petersens
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Denton, TX
shop in Denmark. Versatile design lets you play chess or backgammon.
Satinwood, Teak, Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 19.49 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Chess and Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s.
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Chess and Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Chess Set in Ceramics and Wengé, 1960s Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Rare chess set made in ceramics and wengé in Denmark. Wonderful handmade chess pieces. The glaze of
Ceramic, Wenge
Sold
H 28.55 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Danish Mid Century Modern, Chess Table in Wengé, Rolf Middelboe, Tranekær, 1960s
By Tranekær Furniture, Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum
Located in Odense, DK
This exclusive chess table, designed by Rolf Middelboe for Tranekær Furniture in the 1960s, is a
Laminate, Wenge
Sold
H 22.84 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
1960s Three Slim Oak Inlayed Nesting Tables One is a Game Table Chess Board
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
table with a chess board made of oak. This three tables are made in Sweden in the 1960's. The game
Oak
Scandinavian Game Tablewith inlaid Chess Top
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Louix XVI chess table restored and beautifully refinished. Drawer for game pieces. Inlaid
Satinwood, Mahogany, Birch
Scandinavian Painted Plaster Chess Set and Board
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Painted Plaster Chess Set and Board
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood and Pottery Chess Set
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Danish rosewood and pottery chess set. Game board and pieces are pottery, and pieces store in
Pottery, Rosewood
Rosewood Flip-Top Chess Table by Georg Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Geog Petersen Mobilfabrik
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful rosewood chess flip-top table by Georg Petersen, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition
Rosewood
Teak Flip-Top Chess Table by Georg Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Geog Petersen Mobilfabrik
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Teak flip top chess table by Georg Petersen, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition.
Teak
Flip-Top Chess Table by Georg Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Geog Petersen Mobilfabrik
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
flip-top chess table by Georg Petersen, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition. Worldwide shipping.
Wood
Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Mississauga, CA
From the period of Scandinavian Modern Design, this table designed by Poul Cadovius is an eye
Oak
$10,981 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is...
Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,853
H 25.6 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STYLE TiLED TOP CHESSBOARD CHESS TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Victorian Mahogany games table with Chessboard Tiled top and stamped to the base with ...
Hardwood
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$1,739 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$2,676
H 20.67 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
Stunning Antique Anglo Indian circa 1920 Chess Board Games Table Twin Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Anglo Indian Chess Board games table A very well made and decorative piece, this table is of a Regency design, made during the En...
Oak, Pine
$6,540
H 29 in W 26 in D 20 in
Lacquer Blue High Gloss Backgammon Game Table with Removable Top, Made to order
Located in New York, NY
Lacquer blue table that coverts to a backgammon game table. New production. Designed and made in NYC, each table is handcrafted within NYC and has unique attributes. One-day delivery...
Burl, Lacquer
$5,442 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$13,639 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s by Lane Walnut and Vinyl Chess Table with Storage Storage Box or Side Table Reversible faux leather cover on one side game board on the other! 27.25 h x 16 x 16 Original unrest...
Faux Leather, Wood
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
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.