$7,896
H 25.6 in W 42.92 in D 17.72 in
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech
Birch
Kanon Bench, Entryway Seating in Blackened Ash
By Naturalstated Fabricators LLC
Located in North Little Rock, AR
The Kanon bench is a contemporary interpretation of the classic Windsor design. Its tightly spaced
Hardwood, Ash
Unavailable
H 30 in W 48 in D 17 in
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Ash
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Walnut
Unavailable
H 31 in W 54 in D 21 in
Fjoon Entryway Armed Bench/Settee, Hardwood Walnut Leather, Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
aspects of fjoon. The fjoon bench features a vacuum-laminated upholstered seat with a sweeping compound
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Unavailable
H 31 in W 48 in D 21 in
Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Walnut and Leather, Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
aspects of fjoon. The fjoon bench features a vacuum-laminated upholstered seat with a sweeping
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Unavailable
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Ash
Unavailable
H 30 in W 60 in D 17 in
5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Ash
Unavailable
H 30 in W 72 in D 17 in
6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Walnut
Unavailable
H 30 in W 60 in D 18 in
5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Ash
Unavailable
H 30 in W 72 in D 17 in
6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Ash
Unavailable
H 30 in W 60 in D 17 in
5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Walnut
Unavailable
H 30 in W 48 in D 17 in
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend
Ash
Unavailable
H 31 in W 48 in D 21 in
Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Charcoal Ash and Wool, Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
aspects of fjoon. The fjoon bench features a vacuum-laminated upholstered seat with a sweeping compound
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Scandinavian entryway bench
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Swedish 1960s "gossip chair" bench. A distinctive piece of furniture used at the time as
Fabric, Teak
Entryway Oak Bench, Vintage TV Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar oak cabinet with two original Scandinavian drawers. Characterized by a simple and
Oak
Cherry Wood Entryway Bench Paper Cord with Arms
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this exceptional Cherry Entryway Bench with Paper Cord Seat. Beautifully tapered lines
Papercord, Cherry
$4,500
H 31.5 in Dm 25.6 in
Art Deco Pedestal Table, Marble Patinated Hammered Nickeled Brass, Austria, 1910
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pedestal table made of marble and a hammered and nickeled brass stand, manufactured in Vienna circa 1910. Partly the nickel plating is no longer present and the brass underneath is...
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Set of Four Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1920s-1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A lovely and unusual set of four large Art Deco period armchairs, upholstered in beige velvet, with embroidered detailing on the backs. They have deep seats and tall backs. The...
$6,843
H 49.22 in W 55.52 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Functionalist Cabinet, Axel Larsson, Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Large birch cabinet by Axel Larsson, in a functionalist design with a clean look. Appealing rounded corners and chunky feet. Nice darker wood ball-shaped handles on the drawers.
Birch
Art Deco Club Chair in Dark Blue Mohair, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Art Deco movement - emerging in the 1920s and reaching its peak in the 1930s - celebrated elegance, luxury, and meticulous craftsmanship, while forever leaving its mark on design...
Mohair, Wood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Flush Mount by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush Mount by Seguso (IT, c. 1960s) Beautiful heavy bodied glass square with chrome housing. This light holds a single E27 socket-type, adapted for the US. We recommend a 40w max b...
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Mid-century coffee table 1950s
Located in Vittoria, IT
1950s rationalist style grade coffee table in excellent perfect condition
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Oak and Ceramic
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, cabinet, model 'Thierry', oak, ceramic, France, 1960s This model 'Thierry' case piece is designed by Guillerme & Chambron. It features geometric engravings in...
Ceramic, Oak
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.68 in W 1.19 in D 13.23 in
Swedish grace Art Deco 1930s silver Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Cute silver painted Swedish grace Art Deco mirror. Showing traces of time and use but with a nice patina. Little hook to hang it to the wall. Perfect to fit in narrow places. Son p...
Mirror, Hardwood
Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Low pine bookcase with cabinet part, made at NK in a rustic functionalist design. Rounded corners combined with traditional design elements including a cast iron keyhole plate. The ...
Pine
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
$82,173
H 61.23 in W 40.36 in D 18.31 in
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the iconic Lovö series, designed by Hjorth in the early 1930s. T...
Iron
$11,000
H 58.86 in W 42.52 in D 12.6 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Tall Cabinet in Carved Solid Oak
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, tall cabinet, oak, Italy, 1930s This exceptional cabinet, designed by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, is a distinguished example...
Oak
$17,546
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
Sheepskin, Pine
$6,433
H 26.78 in W 15.36 in D 24.41 in
Rare Two-Sided Pine Cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare two-sided cabinet in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall and manufactured by Svensk Fur in Sweden during the 1940-1950s. The cabinet features doors opening on both sides, e...
Pine
$40,942 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Rocking Chairs in Pine Wood by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" rocking chairs in pine wood produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s. In good original and matching condition. Dimensions: H: 82 cm /...
Pine
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.
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
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If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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