$195
Rattan Pod Chair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Rattan / wicker pod chair. Cute little accent. Smaller scale, great texture. CONDITION NOTES: Some looseness to the woven wicker parts. I am not sure I'd have anything oth...
Wicker, Rattan
$1,035 / item
Scandinavian White Painted Counter Stool
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rooted in Scandinavian modern design, the clean lines and honest construction emphasize function and visual clarity, while the woven rattan introduces warmth and artisanal character.
Rattan, Wood
Scandinavian Modern White Painted Dining Chair
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
White Painted Dining Chair, expertly crafted with Teak, painted in True White, and with a woven natural rattan seat and back. Designed to blend contemporary style with natural elemen...
Rattan, Wood
Rattan stool / side table, Denmark, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Rattan
$4,275 / item
Natural Rattan Queen Size Bed Frame
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Queen Size Bed Frame brings a relaxed yet refined presence to the bedroom, defined by clean architectural lines and a textured woven finish. The bed features a minimalist rectang...
Rattan, Wood
$4,947 / item
Natural Rattan King Size Bed Frame
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
The King Size Bed Frame brings a relaxed yet refined presence to the bedroom, defined by clean architectural lines and a textured woven finish. The bed features a minimalist rectangu...
Rattan, Wood
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.
Rattan, Glass
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11 Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011 Model in the picture: Frame: Black Oak Seat: Natural Rattan Available as well ...
Rattan, Oak
Viggo Boesen table in Rattan, Denmark, 1936
By E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Wengler Year: 1930s Origin: Denmark Material: Rattan bamboo.
Bamboo, Rattan
Circa 1970 Scandinavian Modern Natural Wood Pair of Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of Scandinavian Modern chairs by Rainer Daumiller is crafted from natural pine, their simple, honest wood frames paired with hand woven rush seats that introduce genuine te...
Rattan, Wood
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s. Seat Height (inches): 3.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Rattan
Danish Mid-century Rattan Mirror
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-century Rattan Mirror. Very good vintage condition with few signs of wear apart from a small scratch on the glass. Dimensions: D 19.25 in x H 2.13 in
Rattan, Glass
Rattan pendant, 1950/1960s, Finland
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rattan pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950/1960s. Rattan and glass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The pendant height is 26 cm and with the co...
Rattan, Glass
Scandinavian Mid Century Table Lamp
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
This elegant lamp combines the natural warmth of an oak base with the sleekness of brass accents, creating a timeless Scandinavian look. The lamp is topped with a beautiful rattan sh...
Brass
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 lampshade.
Metal
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11 Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011 Model in the picture: Frame: Light Smoked Oak Seat: Natural Rattan Available as well...
Rattan, Oak
Royal Holland Pewter Scandinavian Modern Coffee Set
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Mid Century pewter coffee set made by Royal Holland in the Netherlands. This set includes a lidded coffee pot with a rattan wrapped handle, a lidded sugar bowl, a creamer, ...
Pewter
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. Seat Height (inches): 1.75" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Rattan
Bamboo and rattan magazine rack, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
A Scandinavian magazine rack from the 1960s made of bamboo and rattan, featuring an open design and a wide, arched handle. The sides are marked by thin vertical slats that are interw...
Bamboo, Rattan
Severin Hansen Teak Side Tables, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of teak bedside tables by Severin Hansen with drawers and rattan shelves under the table tops. Severin Hansen’s characteristic diagonal, seamless joinery at the corners.
Teak, Rattan
Hans Wegner Model 512 Folding Chairs in Rattan & Ash
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
An expertly restored pair of Hans Wegner Model 512 Folding Chairs in ash and rattan, made in Denmark by PP Mobler. Initially manufactured by Johannes Hansen, the Folding Chair dates...
Rattan, Ash
Five-panel rattan screen, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Folding rattan screen consisting of five panels, with an openwork structure featuring geometric patterns and exposed ties. Scandinavian production, 60s. The screen is composed of fi...
Leather, Rattan
Dux, Nighstands, Bamboo, Oak, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, oak, rattan and metal nightstands produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 21.25” H x 17.625” W x 23” D
Metal
Bergboms, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 39.0"H x 28.0"D Stem...
Brass
Rattan sofa, attributed to Viggo Boesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage and patina.
Cane, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Oxidation and tarnish ...
Brass
$14,500 / item
Hans Wegner Oak and Rattan Credenza for RY Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design oak and rattan credenza for RY Mobler, Denmark. High quality materials and construction technique by the master of Danish furniture design. Fitted interior compris...
Rattan, Oak
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 (inches): 14.25" Arm Height (inches): 20.38" All items ship from High Point, North Ca...
Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 12.5” Arm Height (inches): 21.88" All items ship from High Point, North Car...
Bamboo, Rattan
Scandinavian modern three armed floor lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant Scandinavian modern floor lamp crafted in Sweden during the 1940s.
Brass
$2,001 / item
'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Roi Lounge chair is made from solid oak with inlaid French rattan. The collection is a minimalistic interpretation of rattan furniture from the French colonial period, merged with...
Rattan, Oak
$2,001 / item
'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Natural Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Roi Lounge Chair is made from solid oak with inlaid French rattan. The collection is a minimalistic interpretation of rattan furniture from the French colonial period, merged with...
Rattan, Oak
Scandinavian bench made of bamboo and rattan, second half of the 20th century
Located in Brescia, IT
A two-tiered structure with a slatted seat and a lower shelf, made of bamboo with distinctive woven rattan ties. Made in Scandinavia, second half of the 20th century. The lightness ...
Bamboo, Rattan
$5,886 / set
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.
Steel
Scandinavian teak nightstand with rattan shelf, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made teak bedside table with front drawer and lower shelf in woven rattan. 1950s. Light lines and sleek proportions characterize this Scandinavian teak nightstand from ...
Rattan, Teak
1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, teak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian armchair. Brown furniture leather, teak wood legs, bent beech wood, furniture rattan mesh.
Leather, Rattan, Teak, Bentwood
Dux, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 30.7” H x 18.5” W x 26.5” D Seat Height: 18”
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and rattan chandelier designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s. Canopy Dimensions (inches): 2.31" H x 3.63" Diameter Bulb specification: E-14 Number of ...
Copper
ASEA, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 54.34” H x 13.39” W x 13.39” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb Specif...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chaise Longue, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bamboo, rattan and metal chaise longue or deck chair likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Moderate natural fading and some missing rattan. Wear consisten...
Metal
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Rattan / Wicker Vintage IKEA Handwoven Lounge Chair / Chaiselong "Storvik".
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern rattan lounge chair designed by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea.
Wicker, Rattan
Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75” H x 21” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 4” diameter Stem length: ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Tray, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and frosted glass tray designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 14” H x 14.5” W x 14.5” D
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
$1,177 / item
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi Bench' designed Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Dimensions: W 120 CM D 35 CM H 42 CM W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54" Materials: Solid Ash and Rattan Fi...
Rattan, Ash
$1,177 / item
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Dimensions: W. 120 CM D. 35 CM H. 42 CM W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54 " Finishes available: Natural Ash or Sm...
Rattan, Ash
Brødrene Mylius Norway Pewter Tea Coffee Pots Scandinavian Modern
By Brodrene Mylius Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
These items are known for their sleek, Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design, featuring black weaved handles.
Pewter
Rattan Wicker Table Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s The lamp need 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dramatic oxidation present to brass as illustrated. Replaced rattan lampshades. Wear consiste...
Brass
Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952
By Laurids Lonborg, Grete Jalk
Located in High Point, NC
A rare black-lacquered tubular steel and rattan lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in 1952 and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, 1950s. Missmatched caps on front lets, one in r...
Steel
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Scandinavian Modern table lamps, manufactured in Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Assorted vintage rattan lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58” H x 10” W x 21...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation and discoloration present to brass. Replaced lampshades. Wear consistent with age a...
Brass
Dark Rattan 3-Seater Sofa with Velour Cautions, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan 3-seater sofa with vermilion red-orange velour cautions. A 2-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a coffee table from this set are available. H(total/frame) 84/77 cm, h(seat...
Fabric, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.0"H x 31.0"W x 21.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Sta...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable iron and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 66.7“ H x 16“ W x 21.5“ D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb...
Iron
Bamboo and rattan folding screen, Scandinavia, second half of 1900s
Located in Brescia, IT
Three-leaf folding bamboo screen with woven rattan panels. Scandinavian-made folding screen dating from the second half of the 20th century, made of bamboo with woven rattan panels....
Bamboo, Rattan
Tony Paul Attribution, Stool, Wood, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rattan stool attributed to Tony Paul, USA, c. 1950s. seat height 11.25.
Rattan, Wood
Nature Rattan Table Lamp, 1970s, Norway Design
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, crafted from natural rattan with the original lampshade.
Textile, Rattan
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Floor Lights, Venhola Oy, Finland, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Scandinavian Modern floor lights, manufactured by Venhola Oy, Finland, 1960s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation ...
Brass
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.
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