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Scandinavian Rattan Armchair
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian rattan chair. Base in black lacquered steel. Caps teak feet. In perfect original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Scandinavian Rattan Armchair
Scandinavian Rattan Armchair
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Rattan Floor Lamp, attr. Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1940s
By Antti Hakkarainen, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian rattan floor lamp, attributed to Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from the 1940s. Brass frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Scandinavian Rattan Pendant
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-century rattan pendant, Denmark, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s The proportions are
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Rattan and Pine Mirror, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Scandinavian mirror with a large pine and rattan frame. Mirror area is 15x11 inches or 38x28
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Pine

Scandinavian Rattan and Pine Mirror, 1960s
Scandinavian Rattan and Pine Mirror, 1960s
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Rattan Pendants, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of midcentury rattan pendants, Denmark, 1960s. These beautiful suspension lamps are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Midcentury Scandinavian Rattan Pendants, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three midcentury rattan pendants, Denmark, 1960s. These beautiful suspension lamps are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Round Rattan Mirror White
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Scandinavian round rattan mirror white. This is a nice mirror made of white colored rattan. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Scandinavian Round Rattan Mirror White
Scandinavian Round Rattan Mirror White
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
Scandinavian Modern Room Divider in Beech and Rattan
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Scandinavian Modern Room Divider in Beech and Rattan made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan, Beech

6 Scandinavian Teak & Rattan Dining Chairs by IKEA
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and rattan Della dining chairs by IKEA, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved backrests and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Teak

Bedside tables, rattan, Sweden mid 1900s Nordiska Kompaniet, Scandinavian Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Sweden mid-1900s. Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern. Well handcrafted rattan. Smaller signs of wear and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rattan

Scandinavian Modern Sofa from Folke Ohlsson in Rattan and Teak
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Skå, SE
. Elevate your decor with Folke Ohlsson's Scandinavian Modern rattan and teak sofa, a true symbol of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Sofa from Folke Ohlsson in Rattan and Teak
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Skå, SE
. Elevate your decor with Folke Ohlsson's Scandinavian Modern rattan and teak sofa, a true symbol of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Room divider / Screen, rattan, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful rare room divider in rattan, in the style of Larsson Korgmakare (maker of Josef Frank
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Scandinavian Mid-Century Teak Side/Sewing Table with Rattan Basket
Located in Helsinki, FI
Vintage Scandinavian modern side table features a pull-out woven rattan basket and a large drawer
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Scandinavian Midcentury Rattan Wood Chair Armchair 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
struttura in legno, seduta e schienale in rattan, produzione Danimarca anni 60. La seduta è originale
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Wood, Rattan and Leather Scandinavian Armchairs, circa 1960
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood, rattan and leather Scandinavian armchairs, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Rattan

Pair of Wood, Velvet and Rattan Scandinavian Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood, velvet and rattan Scandinavian armchairs, circa 1950.  
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Scandinavian Coffee Table 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Natural Oak
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
the picture: Color: natural oak Natural French Rattan The Le Roi Coffee Table is constructed as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Scandinavian Stool 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Natural Oak
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
: Color: natural oak Natural French Rattan --- The Le Roi Coffee Table is constructed as a frame geometry
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Scandinavian Style Living Room in Teak and Rattan, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Scandinavian style living room in teak and rattan, circa 1960-1970. Can be separated. Measures
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Scandinavian Coffee Table 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
picture: Color: Dark Smoked Oak Natural French Rattan The Le Roi Coffee Table is constructed as a frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Scandinavian Midcentury Trolley, 1960s, Rattan Palisander, Original Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Material: Metal, rattan, Palisander.                  
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Birch and Rattan Stools by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1950s
By Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri, Bernt Petersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful birch and rattan stools by Bernt Petersen. Beautiful, slender design with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Birch

Scandinavian Stool 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak (in stock)
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
: Color: Dark Smoked Oak Natural French Rattan --- The Le Roi Coffee Table is constructed as a frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Scandinavian Modern rattan side chair by Margareta Köhler, Futurum, Sweden, 1940
By Margareta Köhler, Futurum
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely side chairs by Margareta Köhler, made from lacquered elm, with rounded forms. Rattan backs
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Scandinavian Gueridon in Teak and Rattan, Made in Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Scandinavian gueridon in teak and rattan. Made in Sweden, circa 1960.  
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gueridon

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Rattan, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Teak and Rattan by Alf Svensson
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Karlstad, SE
panels of woven rattan and lined with shelves of polished birch. Despite the passage of time, these
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Birger Larsson, Coffee / sofa table, teak, oak & rattan. Scandinavian Modern
By Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee / sofa table in teak with oak ledge and shelf in rattan. Made by Birger Larssons Möbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Magazine Rack in Rattan and Stainless Steel, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This scandinavian vintage magazine rack from the 1960s is a charming and functional piece of
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Vodder Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Rattan Chairs for Sibast 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Scandinavian dining chairs model “N51” designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Scandinavian Porto Sideboard Made with Walnut, Iron and Rattan by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Mid-Century Pine & Rattan Bedside Tables, Set of 2
Located in Helsinki, FI
Good original condition. Minor signs of age and use.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Organic Scandinavian Rocking Armchair Solid Ash Wood Steel & Natural Rattan 1999
By IKEA, Benjamin Franklin
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern rocking armchair made out of solid ash, steel frame and natural rattan weaving
Category

1990s Swedish Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian round mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian original rattan mirror. A mirror with a simple, lightweight design, distinguished by
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Scandinavian round mirror
Scandinavian round mirror
H 15.36 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
Teak and Rattan Wool Holder
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian trolley with drawer and rattan compartment. A distinctive piece of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Teak and Rattan Wool Holder
Teak and Rattan Wool Holder
H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rattan and Cane sofa designed by Viggo Boesen-see other listing with matching chair.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s
Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Rattan and Teak Wooden Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan armchair with wooden structure and handcrafted braided rattan wicker combining
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Rattan and Teak Wooden Armchair
Rattan and Teak Wooden Armchair
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
H 18.25 in W 16.25 in D 29 in
Dark Rattan Velour Lounge Chair, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan easy chair with vermilion red-orange velour cautions. A 2-seater sofa, a 3-seater sofa
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Dark Rattan Velour Lounge Chair, 1980s
Dark Rattan Velour Lounge Chair, 1980s
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Rattan & Glass Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co in Denmark. Rattan, cane and glass.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Rattan & Glass Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Rattan & Glass Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
H 22.45 in W 41.74 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Double Scandinavian Wall Mounted Coat Hooks in Rattan and Wood, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Double Scandinavian Wall Mounted Coat Hooks in Rattan and Wood, 1960s Stunning coat hooks
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wicker, Wood

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11 Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Braided Rattan and Teak Wooden Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan sofa with wooden structure and handmade braided ratta combining quality, robustness
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Braided Rattan and Teak Wooden Sofa
Braided Rattan and Teak Wooden Sofa
H 29.53 in W 48.43 in D 25.99 in
Floor lamp with a rattan lampshade
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s vintage floor lamp. A vintage Scandinavian lamp with a metal base and a woven rattan
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Design Rattan Mirror
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Horizontal or vertical mirror composed of a rectangular, round and aerial rattan structure
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

French Design Rattan Mirror
French Design Rattan Mirror
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 2.76 in
Teak Wooden and Rattan Counter Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan counter stool with a structure in teak wooden and handcrafted braided rattan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Teak Wooden and Rattan Counter Stool
Teak Wooden and Rattan Counter Stool
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Teak Wooden and Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan bar stool with a structure in teak wooden and handcrafted braided rattan combining
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Teak Wooden and Rattan Bar Stool
Teak Wooden and Rattan Bar Stool
H 40.95 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Finnish Rattan Serving Trolley, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish rattan serving trolley from the 1940s. Rattan and hand-painted tiles. Signed on the table
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan

Finnish Rattan Serving Trolley, 1940s
Finnish Rattan Serving Trolley, 1940s
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 18.71 in
Rattan & Wood Rolling Cart/Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and simplistic rolling rattan and wood table. The bottom shelf allows for extra storage
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rattan & Wood Rolling Cart/Table
Rattan & Wood Rolling Cart/Table
H 22 in W 26 in D 26 in
Coppia di comodini con portariviste in rattan
Located in Brescia, IT
metallo dorato e un secondo ripiano in rattan, utile come portariviste. Le gambe a forma di V ribaltata
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of Soren Lund Danish Rattan Easy Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and unusual pair of Danish modern easy chairs in sculpturally formed rattan with elegantly
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Wooden Teak and Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan bar stool with a structure in teak wooden and handbraided rattan wicker cane
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Wooden Teak and Rattan Bar Stool
Wooden Teak and Rattan Bar Stool
H 40.95 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Finnish Rattan Oval Mirror
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall hanging mirror with stunning vintage patina to the rattan frame. It is from about
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Wood

Vintage Finnish Rattan Oval Mirror
Vintage Finnish Rattan Oval Mirror
H 20.48 in W 14.77 in D 1.78 in
Swedish Modern Rattan Mirror, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
rattan. Beautifully aged color on the cane. Good vintage condition with light wear and patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Teak

Swedish Modern Rattan Mirror, 1950s
Swedish Modern Rattan Mirror, 1950s
H 27.76 in W 23.82 in D 1.58 in
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11 Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Danish Handwoven Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Mid-Century Danish handwoven rattan newspaper or magazine rack in the style of Carl Auböck, made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Danish Handwoven Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s
Danish Handwoven Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Finnish Rattan Floor Lamp, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish rattan floor lamp by Valinte Oy from the 1950s Brass and wood with beautiful rattan
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Finnish Rattan Floor Lamp, Valinte Oy, 1950s
Finnish Rattan Floor Lamp, Valinte Oy, 1950s
H 59.06 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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Scandinavian Rattan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian rattan you’re looking for. Each Scandinavian rattan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and wood. There are 293 variations of the antique or vintage Scandinavian rattan you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Scandinavian rattan — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Scandinavian rattan bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian rattan that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Alf Svensson and Bjästa Möbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Rattan?

The average selling price for a Scandinavian rattan at 1stDibs is $3,589, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $34,683 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 

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

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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