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Checked Vintage Scandinavian fabric Pillow in Cream and Beige 60x60 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked pillow BOBO made from vintage Scandinavian fabric in Beige and Cream colors.
Size 60x60cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Down, Natural Fiber
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Checked Vintage Scandinavian fabric Pillow in Cream and Brown 60x60 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked pillow BOBO made from vintage Scandinavian fabric in Brown, Beige, and Cream colors.
Size
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Natural Fiber, Down
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Scandinavian Fabric Screen Print by Barbara Brenner for Intair Finland
By Barbara Brenner
Located in Chicago, IL
Cotton fabric screen print by Barbara Brenner attached to a wooden stretcher.
Intair
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Rya Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice vintage abstract attributed to a maker in Scandinavia. Remains of a red label on back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Orange Color Checkers II Textile 3'8" x 3'7"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vibrantly Happy Vintage Scandinavian “Checkers II” Verner Panton Fabric Textile, This Textile Was
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Other
Russian Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets.
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Roller Printed Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Printed Ikat Design Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Russian Printed Ikat Design Cotton Fabric Panel, Mid-20th Century or Earlier
Located in Istanbul, TR
These type of Russian prints that are also called 'trade cloth' since they were made for Central Asian markets. They were used to make blankets and dresses, and also used for the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Flat Weave Rug Designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen, Sweden, 1930s
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flat Weave Rug designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen,
Sweden, 1930s.
Fabric.
Measures:
L: 308 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Traditional 20th Century Swedish rag rug.
Featuring a lovely striped design throughout in various shades of blue.
This rug is machine washable at 30 degrees.
Stock Number: RT60...
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug.
Featuring a muted stripe design throughout with tones of yellow, blue, red, and green.
This rug is machine washable at 30 degrees.
Stock Number: RT60...
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug.
Featuring an attractive striped design in various shades of blue, black, and burgundy.
This rug is machine washable at 30 degrees.
Stock Number: RT60...
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug.
Featuring a stripe design in muted tones of peach and lime green stripes.
This rug is machine washable at 30 degrees.
Stock Number: RT6024473
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug.
Of a curved striped design with tones of blue and red throughout.
This rug is machine washable at 30 degrees.
Stock Number: RT6024471
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Traditional 20th century Swedish rag rug in tones of blue cream and rust,multi-pattern design.
This rug has long proportions, ideal for use within a hallway or corridor. It feature...
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Modern 3x5 Abstract Blue, Lavender, Brown Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern 3x5 Abstract Blue, Lavender, Brown Shag Rya Rug
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Tapestry Designed by Roland Kempe, Sweden, 1956
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry designed by Roland Kempe,
Sweden. 1956.
Tapestry technique.
Signed.
Provenance: Örenäs Castle, Skåne.
Measurements:
H: 226 cm /7' 4"
W: 374 cm / 12' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Rug Designed by Erik Lundberg, Sweden, 1950's
By Erik Lundberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flat weave.
Measures: L: 328 cm / 10’ 9”
W: 201 cm / 6’ 7”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Norwegian Carpet, Rug, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Can be used as a tapestry.
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Rug, Carpet, Denmark, Ege Rya Style, 1960s
By Ege Rya
Located in Praha, CZ
Can be used as a wall tapestry.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Swedish Minimalist Flat Woven Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Minimalist Modern Black and Citrine Railroad Track Striped Flat Woven Rug or Kilim.
Its flat woven pattern is equally visible on both sides making it r...
Its flat woven pattern is equally visible on both sides making it r...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Swedish Modern 3x5 Striped Orange and Gold Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Modern 3x5 Striped Orange and Gold Shag Rya Rug
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Bernhard Hoetger Swedish Rug Signed by Märta Gahn
By Märta Gahn 1, Bernhard Hoetger
Located in West Hollywood, CA
long and successful career as a weaver and textile designer creating some of the first printed fabrics
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Wool
Ib Kofod Larsen, Sofa in Teak with Seat and Back in Upholstered Fabric
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Milano, IT
Ib Kofod Larsen
Sofa in teak with seat and back in upholstered fabric.
The sofa is part of a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
1950s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian design - Danish or Swedish. Reupholstered armchair in quality furniture fabric
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
1960s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, furniture fabric, sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back armchair. Brand new
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Lambskin, Fabric, Teak
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 33.86 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak and cognac Fabric Three Seat Sofa
By Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful scandinavian modern teak three Seat Sofa was designed and manufactured in Denmark in
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1930s, Scandinavian design, armchair in green furniture fabric, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Scandinavian design. Armchair in green furniture fabric. Ash wood, brass springs in the seat
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Ash
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Large sofa, daybed, Scandinavian in teak and new fabric 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
fabric is new, the furniture is very comfortable and functional.
Sober and elegant design.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with New Soft Orange Kvadrat Wool Fabric
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Kvadrat fabric. The beautiful wooden details at the end of the shells are not only eye-catching, but
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Brass
Low Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak & Fabric Armchair with Rounded Backrest
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
high-quality, thick, white fabric. The wide and very comfortable seat cushion is loosely placed. The
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Pair of Armchairs with Brushed Charcoal Fabric Seats
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Scandinavian Modern teak pair of armchairs with their original brushed charcoal fabric
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.75 in W 20.25 in D 19 in
Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Scandinavian Modern armchair was designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Mobler Fenmark
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Foldable Safari Lounge Chair in Beech wood and Blue fabric
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern Folding Safari Lounge Chair by an unknown designer, Sweden 1950s. Sleek and
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Brass
H 27.17 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Frame & Off-White Fabric Sling Magazine Holder
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern magazine holder comprised of teak and an off-white cotton
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 19.5 in
1960s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, wool fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design. Reupholstered high-back armchair in quality furniture wool. Faux
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 38.98 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
any space and perfectly combines functionality with the Scandinavian design characteristic of the Mid
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee in Knoll Puff Cloud Fabric by Collection Emond
Located in Stamford, CT
Scandinavian modern design is renowned for its timeless principles of minimalism, functionality
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Walnut
H 26 in W 75 in D 30 in
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
high-quality, thick, light-colored woolen fabric. The streamlined backrest improves comfort during use
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Scandinavian Set of Six High Back Armchairs in Teak and Mint Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, teak and mint green fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
These Scandinavian teak
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 37.6 in W 26.19 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Modern D Scan Dining Chairs Teak Frames & Oatmeal Fabric Set of 4
By D-Scan
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern D Scan dining chairs comprised of teak frames & oatmeal tweed
Category
1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.75 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Scandinavian Wooden Armchair Reupholstered in Sheepskin Upholstery Fabric, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We had the chair upholstered in cozy and soft sheepskin upholstery fabric.
The backrest swings
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Plywood
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Scissor Lamp 1960s Denmark Josef Frank Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
A amazing Scandinavian Modern vintage scissor lamp or wall light, which was made out of solid
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 13.78 in W 6.11 in D 36.62 in
Striped Vintage Scandinavian Wool fabric Pillow in Green 60x50 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striped pillow BONNI made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool fabric in Green, White and Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Wool, Down
Striped Vintage Scandinavian Wool fabric Pillow in Cream 70x40 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striped pillow BIBA made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool fabric in Cream, Beige, Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Wool, Down
Striped Vintage Scandinavian Wool fabric Pillow in Cream 60x60 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striped pillow BIBA made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool fabric in Cream, Beige, Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Wool, Down
Striped Vintage Scandinavian Wool fabric Pillow in Cream 60x50 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striped pillow BIBA made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool fabric in Cream, Beige, Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
Materials
Wool, Down
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Vintage Scandinavian Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage Scandinavian fabric for your home. An item from our selection of vintage Scandinavian fabric — often made from fabric, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of vintage Scandinavian fabric — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of vintage Scandinavian fabric made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of vintage Scandinavian fabric that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Scandinavian Fabric?
A piece of vintage Scandinavian fabric can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,354, while the lowest priced sells for $567 and the highest can go for as much as $3,409.
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.
Questions About Vintage Scandinavian Fabric
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While there are differing opinions, fabric is generally considered vintage when it is over 30 years old. Any fabric that is older than the 1930s is considered antique. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage fabric pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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