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1960s Scandinavian Two Bay Wall Unit System Record Cabinet Cado Royal System
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scandinavian Modern wall unit system 2 bay in walnut wood.
Unmarked. Attribution Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 49.5 in W 73.5 in D 10 in
Poul Cadovius For Royal System Cado Danish Rosewood Four Bay Wall Unit
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Peabody, MA
Royal System “Cado” four bay wall unit in rosewood, designed by Poul Cadovius circa 1960s, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish wall system, circa 1960's. Double door cabinet with beautiful bookmatched veneer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Wall Shelving System in Oak, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important wall shelving system in oak by Børge Mogensen made at cabinetmaker Erhard
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid-Century teak wall system, circa 1960's. Fantastic wall system with solid wood trim
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Rosewood Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Mid Century rosewood wall system, circa 1960's. Modular cabinetry and shelving make this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 66.93 in W 60.24 in D 19.69 in
Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional wall unit in teak by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.
The unit shown
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Wall System by Poul Cadovius
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak 'Royal' wall system by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960's. This fantastic wall system features solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Poul Cadovius for Royal System Wall System Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
famous wall unit of the Danish modern era. Cadovius started his own company Royal System in 1945 and came
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 96.46 in D 15.56 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Vintage Wall System by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern teak vintage wall system or shelves unit by Poul Cadovius, which features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 78.75 in W 115.75 in D 16.54 in
90 Piece Pega Wall System by Juul Christensen, Customizable
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage and organization. We have over 90 pieces of this is a great Scandinavian Modern wall unit designed
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mirror in Teak, with Light
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian mirror in teak, with light. New electrical system brought up to EU
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Odense, DK
and thick glass shelves. The minimalistic and modern looking furniture system is perfect for conscious
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Modernist Swedish Wall Lamp 1960/1970s White Lacquered Metal Scandinavian
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian wall lamp of modernist style from the 1960s and 1970s. Structure and lampshade in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Wall Lamp Hans Bergström Swedish ASEA 60s Brass Opaline Sconce Scandinavian
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian wall lamp of the Swedish designer Hans Bergström edited by ASEA in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 9.45 in
Pair of Scandinavian wall sconces by Hans Agne Jakobsson "V361" in solid brass
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of Scandinavian wall sconces model "V361" by Swedish designer Hans Agne Jackobsson for AB
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.27 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Scandinavian Design String shelving system designed by Nisse Strinning for String, 1949
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wire
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal System Teak Double Sided Room Divider, Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system teak, double sided room divider, made
in Denmark. Custom ordered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Scandinavian brass and leather Swedish table lamp
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian desk lamp from the 60s. Solid brass structure and shade. Central bar wrapped in brown
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Golden Wall Sconce
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of original vintage wall sconces.
The round-shaped lampshade can rotate on the base so you
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark. FM
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Pair of Vintage Red Wall Sconces
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of original 1960s metal and plastic wall lamps.
These original vintage lamps trace the mid
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Three-Layered Wall Light in Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Denmark, 1930s
Elegant wall light executed in copper. The three layered shade
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.
We
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
'Memoir 120' Black Wall Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Memoir 120 Wall Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 16 x D 12 x H 17.8 cm
COLOURS
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
'Memoir 120' Brass Wall Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Memoir 120 Wall Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 16 x D 12 x H 17.8 cm
COLOURS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Metal
Gamfratesi White 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi white 'Yuh' wall light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
GamFratesi Black 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi Black 'YUH' wall light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Contemporary Wall Lamp in White Steel 'Mosaik' by LYFA
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
sophisticated lighting system consisting of pendants, table, floor, and wall lamps. The conical lampshades are
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Wall Lamp in Black Steel 'Mosaik' by Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
sophisticated lighting system consisting of pendants, table, floor, and wall lamps. The conical lampshades are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass, Steel
'Memoir 120 II' Brass Wall Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Memoir 120 II Wall Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 16 x D 12 x H 27.8 cm
COLOURS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Opaline Glass
'Memoir 120 II' Black Wall Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Memoir 120 II Wall Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 16 x D 12 x H 27.8 cm
COLOURS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Metal
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 79.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Verdigris Copper Ph5 Louis Poulson Wall Lights, circa 1950s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
"Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs & Industriels Modernes". A competition was held to find
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Gamfratesi White and Brass 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi black and brass 'YUH' wall light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
GamFratesi Black and Brass 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi black and brass 'YUH' wall light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3-2/5 outdoor wall light for Louis Poulsen. Based on Poul Henningsen's
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Large Poul Henningsen 'Ph Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' darkly patinated outdoor lamp for Louis Poulsen. The PH Wall is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
H 11.4 in W 17.7 in D 18.5 in
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' brown patinated outdoor lamp for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Wall is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
H 11.4 in W 17.7 in D 18.5 in
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' outdoor lamp for Louis Poulsen in verdigris. The PH Wall is part of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
H 11.4 in W 17.7 in D 18.5 in
Swedish wall lamp 50's brass and glass
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian wall lamp from the 50s. Solid brass structure and white frosted glass shade. Very nice
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Raw Copper
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' outdoor sconce for Louis Poulsen in raw copper. The PH Wall is part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
H 11.4 in W 17.7 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Poul Henningsen PH Wall Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Poul Henningsen PH wall brown patinated outdoor lamps for Louis Poulsen. The PH Wall is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
H 11.4 in W 17.7 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Poul Henningsen PH Wall Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Poul Henningsen PH wall outdoor lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris The PH Wall is part of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
H 11.4 in W 17.7 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Poul Henningsen Ph Wall Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Poul Henningsen PH wall darkly patinated outdoor lamps for Louis Poulsen. The PH Wall is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
H 11.4 in W 17.7 in D 18.5 in
Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Poul Henningsen, Set of Seven PH Hat Wall Lamp, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The PH Hat Wall Lamp, designed by the legendary Danish designer Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large vintage wall system by Poul Cadovius made in the 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage wall system by Poul Cadovius made in the 1960s.
Dimensions:
Width: 243 cm
Height
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Danish Oak Wall System in the Manner of Henning Kjærnulf, C. 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Modular storage systems are Scandinavia's gift to the world. This fabulous set in the Danish
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 79.93 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Designed to suit the needs of your living spaces, the Landform Day System sets up all the necessary
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Work of Poul Gernes, a Decoration of Hotel Trouville, Denmark, 1988
By Poul Gernes
Located in København K, 84
social awareness and stands for an anti-authoritarian teaching system. According to them, art should not
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 33.47 in W 148.82 in D 0.79 in
Low Tech Life in Progress Clock
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Bertrand Jayr can just stand on shelf or be hanged on any wall.
The integrated fixing system allows a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Concrete
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood "Pega" Bookcase by Ib Juul Christiansen, 1970s.
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood "Pega" Wall Unit by Ib Juul Christiansen, 1970s.
Large 3 bay Mid
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
H 72.45 in W 96.66 in D 18.12 in
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Design Wall Shelf Library H1852 Desk Section
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
and art objects.
Features
– Comes ready to mount
– Each shelf can hold 25 kg (depending on wall
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 72.92 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Large Retro 1960 String Metal Framed Desk / Cupboard / Drawers Wall System
By Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Markington, GB
The string wall system was designed in 1949 and over the years has evolved from being innovative to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 45.28 in W 94.1 in D 12.21 in
Mid century modern scandinavian Original Shelf walnut and lacquered steel
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
still applies today, as a brand new generation of the Abstracta® System is ready to meet modern people’s
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 70.08 in W 48.04 in D 14.18 in
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
your living spaces, the Landform Night System sets up all the necessary elements for an area that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes an...
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
H 78.75 in W 149.61 in D 22.05 in
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Scandinavian Modern Wall System For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Scandinavian modern wall system you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Scandinavian modern wall system — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian modern wall system, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Scandinavian modern wall system, those designed in Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System each produced at least one beautiful Scandinavian modern wall system that is worth considering.
How Much is a Scandinavian Modern Wall System?
The average selling price for a Scandinavian modern wall system at 1stDibs is $4,135, while they’re typically $1,141 on the low end and $33,126 for the highest priced.
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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.
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