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Scandinavian Rosewood Tray by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro
By Nils Trautner for Nybro
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Scandinavian bentwood tray by Åry Fanérprodukter Nybro in beautifully figured Brazilian
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rosewood

Tray Table by Svend Langkilde
By Svend Langkilde
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Butler's tray table, of rosewood on runner legs. Detachable top with flip-down sides. Accents and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Tray Table by Svend Langkilde
Tray Table by Svend Langkilde
H 20 in W 35 in D 24 in
1960s Danish Butlers Tray by Svend Langekilde for Langkilde Mobler
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted tray table in rich rosewood with a removable tray top. Brass hinged edges flip up
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Trolley Produced by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley by unknown designer. Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Trolley Produced by Dyrlund
Trolley Produced by Dyrlund
H 27.96 in W 29.34 in D 19.3 in
Round Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Drink Trays, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Two circular drink trays in moulded/pressed rosewood . Designed and made by Aaary in Denmark during
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Large Scandinavian Serving Tray in Rosewood from Åry, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large oblong serving tray made from rosewood veneer (East Indian Type). Suitable as a bed serving
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Rosewood

Slatted Rosewood Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully constructed Brazilian rosewood serving tray, comprised of ten radius backed slats
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Trolley
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rosewood trolley by Poul Hundevad. 2 loose tray. Slidding top tray.
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Serving Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Trolley
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Trolley
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 20.48 in
Set of Five Danish Modern Rosewood Tray Tables
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
Very elegant set of rosewood tray tables with polished brass handles and edges. Featuring four
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Five Danish Modern Rosewood Tray Tables
Set of Five Danish Modern Rosewood Tray Tables
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood serving tray, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Letter Tray Desk Organizer Rosewood Danish Desktop Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the early production Selectform model, designed and made by Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik A/S. This example retains the Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik A/S label and Danish Furnitu...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Solid Round Danish Rosewood Serving Trays With Carved Out Handles
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Round Danish Rosewood Serving Tray With Craved Out Handles. Beautiful Solid Pressed Dead
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rosewood

HMN Danish Modern Rosewood and Chrome Adjustable Reading Tray Table Stand
By HMN Denmark
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern ergonomic bedside reading stand in rosewood and chrome manufactured by H.M.N
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960´S Danish Rosewood Serving Tray with Small Dishes for Culinary Accessories
By Digsmed
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish 1960´s rosewood serving tray with small dishes for culinary accessories. The elegant tray
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Table with 2 Reversible Rosewood and Formica Trays by Cantù Móveis
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Rare and clever rolling table or sideboard with 2 superimposed trays that can be turned over easily
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Scandinavian Bean-Shaped Coffee Table in Rosewood, 1960
Located in Marseille, FR
Scandinavian bean-shaped coffee table in rosewood, height 54 cm x 93 cm by 68 cm of tray
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Rosewood Table Crumb Brush Dust Pan Tray Bold Graphic Midcentury Design
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Laurids Lonborg bold, graphical design. Rare wood constructed brush, with a textured plastic molded pan.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Tray Vessel by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Scandinavian teak and rosewood furniture and lighting from the 1950s-1970s. We are located in the heart of
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Bow Tie Shaped Tray Rosewood
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chicago, IL
Tripart rosewood tray in the form of an elongated bow tie, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Palisander

Danish Modern Divided Tray in Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Inlays, c. 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Scandinavian Modern divided serving tray or catchall. Handcrafted from a single piece of rosewood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Small Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Danish modern credenza comprises a small rosewood case on solid rosewood legs. Behind the two
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
Small Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza
H 34 in W 54.5 in D 16.75 in
Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buxton, GB
in rosewood by the renowned Danish cabinetmaker Sibast in the 1960s. It is a testament to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard
Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Dorchester, MA
This striking Danish modern cabinet features a tall rosewood case perched on slender legs. Behind
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Two-Door Cabinet
Danish Modern Rosewood Two-Door Cabinet
H 55 in W 45.25 in D 17.5 in
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
By Svend Langkilde, Langkilde Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood coffee table by Svend Langkilde, with a top that can be lifted off as a tray. Four
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
Midcentury Tray Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde
H 20.48 in W 34.65 in D 24.02 in
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Rosewood "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruskbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, rosewood "Krobo" table/bench designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Credenza in Brazilian Rosewood with Inset Pulls 1960s 'Signed'
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made credenza in Brazilian rosewood, 4 sliding doors with 4 drawers below, with hand
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table with Leaves
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood coffee table, circa 1960's. Elegant yet robust table with beautiful book matched veneer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Leif Alring Rosewood Portable Bar Cabinet or Serving Cart
By CFC Silkeborg, Leif Alring
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood Danish modern bar cabinet designed by Leif Alring for C.F. Christensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Rosewood and Teak Cheese Slicing Board by Andreas Hansen
By Andreas Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
. This unique piece is made with a solid teak serving tray with a contrasting rosewood slicer board and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Metal, Wire

Poul Hundevad Fully Restored Multi Functional Danish Modular Rosewood Bar Table
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Poul Hundevad Danish modular two-tiered rosewood bar cart The flexible bar table features a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Cocktail Bar Cart by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern cocktail cart in rosewood designed by Grete Jalk and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser by Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Midcentury Scandinavian Modern gentleman's chest by Westnofa Furniture. Book matched rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Side Table Made in Denmark
Located in Victoria, BC
, bottles, etc and that has two little trays that can be removed and used on top of the piece when desired
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Cart by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens, Denmark 1960's
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Scandinavian server by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesens Danish manufacture dating from the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique and typical design by Torbjorn Afdal, considered one of the most important Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
E Pedersen Sliding Coffee Bar Table Denmark 1960
By E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
everything is thought about. The bar table is made of beautiful rosewood veneer and the inside is made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Plexiglass, Rosewood

Trolley by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley with a base of chromed metal and two serving trays in rosewood and white formica. Designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Trolley by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
Trolley by Poul Nørreklit, 1960s
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Poul Hundevad Bar Cart Trolley
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Hundevad design. Rosewood rolling cart featuring two tray tiers which can be removed and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Hundevad Bar Cart Trolley
Poul Hundevad Bar Cart Trolley
H 23.23 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Pair Swedish Modernist Sterling Silver Dishes by Helge Lingren for Kay Anderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tray or service. The attached wooden handles are likely rosewood (or possibly mahogany/walnut
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
back to the Scandinavian Bronze Age, around the second half of the 1400s BC. Working with the National
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Gunni Omann "Model 13" Sideboard, Denmark, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
compartments, including six trays and six shelves. Omann Jun’s signature triangular handles can be found on
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Gunni Omann "Model 13" Sideboard, Denmark, 1960s
Gunni Omann "Model 13" Sideboard, Denmark, 1960s
H 48.04 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Rare IHQ/Dansk Sculpted Rosewood Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage Jens Quistgaard design. Sculpted or molded structure in Brazilian rosewood. Possibly a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Rare IHQ/Dansk Sculpted Rosewood Tray
Rare IHQ/Dansk Sculpted Rosewood Tray
H 1.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Nissen Rosewood & Silvered Metal Tray & Ice Bucket. Holiday Perfect.
By Richard Nissen
Located in Southampton, NY
Danish, Rosewood with silvered metal Square tray with matching ice bucket, Architectural design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Danish Midcentury Rosewood Tray Produced by Silva, Patented Registered Trademark
By Silva
Located in Denmark, DK
A Danish midcentury molded rosewood veneer tray produced by Silva. Stamped "SILVA REGISTRED
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rosewood

Flip Top Rosewood Rolling Bar Cart Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful bar cart on wheels with flip-top made of rosewood. There is also a removable, reversible
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Jørgen Groth Midcentury Scandinavian Writing Desk Rosewood Steel Heluf Poulsen
Located in Oslo, NO
Free-standing rosewood desk, front with two drawers, one drawer with integrated ash tray, satin
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful small-scale vintage Danish rosewood cabinet featuring two removable and adjustable trays
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Absolutely stunning vintage Danish rosewood cabinet with sliding doors. Each door features a fin
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet
H 32 in W 67 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful vintage Danish rosewood sideboard. This piece features four sliding doors with inset
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard
H 25.25 in W 75 in D 16.5 in
Johannes Andersen Rosewood Coffee Table by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Ottawa, ON
Long rosewood coffee table made in Denmark by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik. Design attributed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Portland, OR
rosewood. Two drawers on each side. Removable pencil tray in top left drawer. One locking drawer on
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Cabinet by Johannes Andersen
Located in Paris, FR
Rosewood Cabinet with three drawers, sliding tray and five sliding doors at the front and back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Rosewood Cabinet by Johannes Andersen
Rosewood Cabinet by Johannes Andersen
H 50.4 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Danish Wall Cabinet in Rosewood Made by O. Bank Larsen Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen, O. Bank Larsen Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Wall unit of rosewood designed by Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Sideboard Credenza by Johannes Andersen, circa 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
An attractive midcentury rosewood sideboard by Danish cabinet maker and designer Johannes Andersen
Category

Antique 1860s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Baize, Oak, Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Bar Trolley Table by Kurt Ostervig for Jason Møbler
By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler
Located in Basel, CH
Danish bar cart designed by Kurt Ostervig in the 1960s. Made of rosewood with a remarkable wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood by Sibast Mobler, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offered by Zizo, Amsterdam: Arne Vodder freestanding sideboard in Brazilian rosewood, top with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Ole Wansher Vintage Coffee Table 1960-1970 Retro
By Grete Jalk
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Ole Wansher. Construction is made of rosewood, black folding table top. Table with a tray. Preserved
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wansher Vintage Coffee Table 1960-1970 Retro
Ole Wansher Vintage Coffee Table 1960-1970 Retro
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rosewood coffee table on brass 'feet'. Two pull-out trays covered with black formica. Designed by
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher
Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher
H 20.48 in W 47.05 in D 18.71 in
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Scandinavian Rosewood Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Scandinavian rosewood tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Scandinavian rosewood tray — often made from wood, rosewood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Scandinavian rosewood tray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Scandinavian rosewood tray is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Svend Langkilde, Poul Hundevad and Jens Quistgaard each produced at least one beautiful Scandinavian rosewood tray that is worth considering.

How Much is a Scandinavian Rosewood Tray?

The average selling price for a Scandinavian rosewood tray at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $124 on the low end and $37,426 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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