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, partially stained black. Clean lines with rounded corners, legs embossed with strip...
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 spindles create a striking visual while paying homage to time-honored design. Metic...
Hardwood, 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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Walnut
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Ash
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
The Fjoon (pr. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the bro...
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
The Fjoon (pr. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the bro...
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Ash
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Walnut
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Walnut
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
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 dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
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
The Fjoon (Pair. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the b...
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 a telephone call station, hence the name "gossip chair." Consists of a wooden base...
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 minimalist design. Thanks to the light shade of oak wood, it is also suitable for more m...
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. Hand Made, one of a kind, acquired from the original owner who was an 80 year old...
Papercord, Cherry
$48,000
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 18.875 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Root Wood, Rare Sideboard, Sweden, 1937
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stamford, CT
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Root Wood, Rare "Birka" Sideboard, Sweden, 1937 A rare example of the “Birka” model sideboard, designed by renowne...
Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth Console Table (Swedish, 1888-1959)
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Axel Einar Hjorth Console Table — Bertil Series, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1934 Sweden, Macassar Ebony Veneer, with Original NK Plaque This rare console table was designed by Axel Einar ...
Birch, Macassar
$35,239
H 22.05 in W 46.46 in D 15.75 in
Sideboard Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden. 1940s. Oak and leather. Measurements: H: 56 cm / 22'' W: 118 cm / 3' 10 1/2'' D: 40 cm / 15 3/4''.
Leather, Oak
$3,012
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Swedish Functionalist Writing Desk, Bauhaus-Inspired, Mid-20th Century
Located in Balen, BE
This striking Swedish writing desk dates from the late 1930s to 1940s and reflects the Functionalist design language that emerged in Scandinavia during the interwar period, influence...
Steel
$1,380
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 16.54 in
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. The table features a sturdy elm wood base...
Elm, Burl
$5,683
H 25.6 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Swedish Elm Sewing Table Attributed to Axel Larsson for SMF Bodafors, 1930–1940s
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish sewing table, attributed to Axel Larsson and made by SMF Bodafors during the 1930s or 1940s. Made in elm with rounded corners and wooden handles mounted with brass details. ...
Brass
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Georg Petersens, 3 Drawers, 1960s
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern teak desk with three drawers that have teak handles and a rectangular base. The drawers easily slide and are clean. original vintage condition and ready for use. Shows ...
Teak
Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stylish teak desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, with a spacious table top and two drawers. The open sides give a lightness to the design.
Teak
Rare Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish bureau / chest of drawers in dark stained pine. Produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Pine
$20,461
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn, Denmark 1950. This small desk represents the essence of modernist Dansk creatitivy. it ...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernist Finnish writing desk with three drawers and a cabinet from the 1960s. A simple elegant design reflecting the Finnish Design school of thought with its functionality, mode...
Birch
$2,728
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Bench with Chest of Drawers, Teak, Denmark
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen bench with movable chest of drawers on top. Made of partly solid teak. Made by Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s.
Teak
$3,195
H 43.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Newly Refinished - Scandinavian Modern Drop-Leaf Desk by Yngve Ekström for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Brass
Large Oak & Class Modernist Desk, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A large modernist desk in oak with a very interesting top comprised of a glass-covered lattice writing surface surrounded by an asymmetric lower level. A true statement piece. Can be...
Glass, Oak
$9,662
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Freestanding Vanity / dressing table in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Vanity in Teak by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark Dimens...
Teak
$21,208
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 28.94 in
Functionalist "Sketching Table" desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking desk by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design, model called “Skissbordet” (“The Sketching Table”). Made from pine with clean lines, discreet drawer under the table top.
Pine
A Pair of Dunbar Three Tier Occasional Tables
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar three tier occasional tables # 4423. Refinished in dark brown walnut.
Mahogany
Amazing Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) height ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s. This exquisite vanity is a true masterpiece and features four intricately crafted d...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition Walnut Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your bedroom with this stunning 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition walnut dresser, a true icon of American modern design. Expertly crafted, this vintage piece feature...
Wood, Walnut
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and elegance. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it...
Wood, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut Veneer, Italian Design, 1950
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage storage cabinet with interior shelves, shutter openings made of wood with walnut veneers and top with black formica.
Walnut
Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer style telephone table, drinks table, wrapped in authentic red and white dyed cobra skin. Supported by four bronze casters. A sweet little table with a lot of character,...
Animal Skin
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Miami, FL
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
Wood
$12,731Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Rino Maturi Nuvolone Living Room Set in White Boucle by MIMO Padova 1970s Italy
By Mimo Padova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The living room set is composed of a Nuvolone modular sofa (with five modules) and a large coffee table (with storage units) which can be arranged to your liking. The sofa and the t...
Bouclé, Plastic, Foam
$4,800Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These unique lounge chairs feature solid Beech Wood arms and legs that have an unusually angular design. The chairs are modest in scale and easy to blend into a variety of interior d...
Beech
$1,932 / set
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
Set of 2 armchairs by Jacques Hitier for Tubauto, 1950s, France
By Tubauto, Jacques Hitier
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Pair of armchairs by french designer Jacques Hitier produced by Tubauto, 1950s, France. They consist of two wooden armrests and a black lacquered metal base (original paint which ma...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Beechwood Armchair, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century vintage Italian armchair designed with curved armrests and splayed and tapered front legs with stretchers. This design piece is fully restored with yellow velvet uphol...
Velvet, Beech
Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This studio pottery lamp features a striking hand-thrown form with a bold, fiery glaze that transitions between deep reds, earthy browns, and subtle hints of black. The organic, bulb...
Wood
$6,480 / item
H 48 in W 36 in D 18 in
Arabesque Mother of Pearl Inlay Five-Drawer Tallboy - Coral by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
The Arabesque Mother of Pearl Inlay Five-Drawer Tallboy celebrates the expressive beauty of botanical ornamentation through an elegant coral and ivory palette. Inspired by traditiona...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Epoxy Resin
$15,000 / set
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
Brazilian Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Hardwood & Cane, Unknown, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A set of six dining chairs produced in the 1960s, crafted in solid Brazilian rosewood with woven cane seats and backs. The design is defined by its clean architectural frame and gent...
Cane, Hardwood
$5,480 / item
H 34 in W 60 in D 18 in
Grey Lines Pattern Inlay Side Board Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home with House of Jaipur's exquisite grey inlay sideboard — a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned with ...
Bone, Wood
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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