What is Scandinavian design?

Scandinavian design , associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,

Why is Scandinavian design so popular?

Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.

What is the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design?

There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland. Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark , Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design . Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy , and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes. Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner , Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. 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 .For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible .

What does Scandinavian design look like?

Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Runner by Sverker Greuholm

By Sverker Greuholm

Located in New York, NY

Scandinavian design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Runner by Sverker Greuholm

W 40 in L 121 in

1970s, Danish design by Johannes Andersen, set of 3 dining chairs model 101.

By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Sonderborg

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish design by Johannes Andersen. Set of 3 dining chairs model 101. Original very good

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1970s, Danish design by Johannes Andersen, set of 3 dining chairs model 101.

H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

Bow Console by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bow Console by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L70

Category

2010s Danish Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete

Bow Console by 101 Copenhagen

H 31.5 in W 12.21 in D 27.56 in

Brutus Stool by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Brutus stool by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 60

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Brutus Stool by 101 Copenhagen

H 21.26 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in

Bow Console by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bow Console by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70

Category

2010s Danish Modern Console Tables

Materials

Concrete

Bow Console by 101 Copenhagen

H 31.5 in W 12.21 in D 27.56 in

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70

Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70

Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in

Brutalist Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Brutalist lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Brutalist Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 15.75 in

Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pearl Pendant by 101 Copenhagen

H 21.46 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Bullet Pendant by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bullet pendant by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bullet Pendant by 101 Copenhagen

H 28.15 in W 2.56 in D 37.01 in

Bullet Chandelier by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bullet chandelier by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bullet Chandelier by 101 Copenhagen

H 12.6 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in

Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Drop chandelier bronze by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen

H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in

Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L60

Category

2010s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Concrete

Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen

H 3.94 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Sculpt Stool + Cushion by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculpt stool + cushion by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Sculpt Stool + Cushion by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in

Phantom Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Phantom table tall by 101 copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Phantom Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Brutus Coffee Table by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Brutus coffee table by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Brutus Coffee Table by 101 Copenhagen

H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Drop chandelier bronze by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Drop Chandelier Bronze by 101 Copenhagen

H 35.83 in W 47.25 in D 61.03 in

Coffee Sculpt Art Bubble 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

Coffee Sculpt Art Bubble 101 Copenhagen

H 22.84 in W 4.93 in D 22.84 in

Cobra Double Hexa by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Cobra double hexa by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Cobra Double Hexa by 101 Copenhagen

H 23.23 in W 4.93 in D 16.93 in

Cobra Tall Hexa by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Cobra tall hexa by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Cobra Tall Hexa by 101 Copenhagen

H 24.81 in W 5.52 in D 15.36 in

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in

Cobra Double Hexa by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Cobra double hexa by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Cobra Double Hexa by 101 Copenhagen

H 23.23 in W 4.93 in D 16.93 in

Pearl Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Pearl floor lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pearl Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 21.46 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Drop chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen

H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in

Dusk Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Dusk table lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Dusk Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Dawn Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Dawn floor lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Dawn Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 66.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen

H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 61.42 in

Drop Chandelier Bulp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Drop chandelier Bulp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Drop Chandelier Bulp by 101 Copenhagen

H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in

Bull Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bull floor lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Bull Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 55.12 in W 6.3 in D 25.6 in

Bull Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bull table lamp by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Bull Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 19.69 in W 4.73 in D 14.97 in

Moon Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

The moon floor lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Moon Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 74.02 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in

Pivot Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Pivot table lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pivot Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Bullet Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bullet wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bullet Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.72 in W 2.96 in D 2.56 in

Big Foot Coffee Table by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Big foot coffee table by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Big Foot Coffee Table by 101 Copenhagen

H 15.36 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in

Sheepskin Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Sheepskin big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin

Sheepskin Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen

H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Linen big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Linen

Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen

H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Black Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Black Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 19.3 in

Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Linen big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Linen

Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen

H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Coffee Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Coffee Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 19.3 in

Drop Chandelier Oxidized Metal by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Drop Chandelier Oxidized Metal by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Drop Chandelier Oxidized Metal by 101 Copenhagen

H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in

Coffee Offset Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee offset vase big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Concrete

Coffee Offset Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen

H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in

Coffee Crown Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee crown table tall by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Coffee Crown Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Brass Pillar Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass pillar table tall by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Brass Pillar Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Brass Pillar Table Low by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass pillar table low by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Brass Pillar Table Low by 101 Copenhagen

H 16.15 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

White Sculpt Art Shield by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

White sculpt art shield by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

White Sculpt Art Shield by 101 Copenhagen

H 22.84 in W 2.37 in D 22.84 in

Coffee Sculpt Art Shield by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee sculpt art shield by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

Coffee Sculpt Art Shield by 101 Copenhagen

H 22.84 in W 2.37 in D 22.84 in

White Sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

White sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

White Sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen

H 22.84 in W 1.58 in D 22.84 in

Coffee Sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

Coffee Sculpt Art Void by 101 Copenhagen

H 22.84 in W 1.58 in D 22.84 in

White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Paper

White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen

H 22.84 in W 4.93 in D 22.84 in

Giant Sphere Vase Bubl by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Giant sphere vase bubl by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Giant Sphere Vase Bubl by 101 Copenhagen

H 39.38 in W 13 in D 29.53 in

Drop Wall Lamp Bulp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Drop wall lamp Bulp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Drop Wall Lamp Bulp by 101 Copenhagen

H 25.99 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Brass Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in

AD Floor Lamp Oxidized by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

AD floor lamp Oxidized by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

AD Floor Lamp Oxidized by 101 Copenhagen

H 24.41 in W 4.73 in D 23.63 in

Zink Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Zink clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Zink Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in

Bronze Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Bronze clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Bronze Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in

Coffee Brutus Lounge Chair by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Coffee Brutus Lounge chair by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Coffee Brutus Lounge Chair by 101 Copenhagen

H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in

Brass Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass clam table lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 17.13 in W 5.91 in D 11.82 in

Sand Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Sand Brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Sand Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen

H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in

Big Foot Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Big foot table tall by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

Big Foot Table Tall by 101 Copenhagen

H 20.08 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

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Questions About Scandinavian Design 101

What is Scandinavian design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
Why is Scandinavian design so popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
What is the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.

Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.

Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.

Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. 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.

For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
What does Scandinavian design look like?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.

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