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Scandinavian Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
67" Scandinavian rosewood extendable dining table.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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
Scandinavian Rosewood Extendable Dining Table by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
87" Scandinavian rosewood extendable dining table Stunning rosewood table with 2 leaves
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Credenza
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely Scandinavian vintage Rosewood credenza. This piece is from a local Palm Springs estate and
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Credenza
Scandinavian Rosewood Credenza
H 28.5 in W 70.38 in D 16.88 in
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Westnofa Scandinavian rosewood lounge chair & ottoman by Ingmar Relling A Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern set of nesting tables, Denmark. High quality construction and use of materials
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
H 20 in W 25.25 in D 15.5 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Scandinavian nesting tables, circa 1970's. Use them individually or nest them together to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top. Good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Corner Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak corner cabinet Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood corner
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Corner Cabinet
Scandinavian Rosewood Corner Cabinet
H 49 in W 35 in D 22.25 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Cube Bar
By Rolf Hesland
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rosewood cube bar. This serves as both a bar and coffee table. Bar is on wheels and when opened
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Cube Bar
Scandinavian Rosewood Cube Bar
H 18.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood bench with elegant tapered legs with cross stretchers, crafted of solid Brazilian Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
Scandinavian Rosewood Bench in Shearling
H 20.75 in W 27.65 in D 15.38 in
Scandinavian rosewood coffee table, circa 1970
By Michel Arnoult
Located in LYON, FR
Rosewood coffee table by Michel Arnoult Superb Scandinavian modernist coffee table from the 70s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian rosewood coffee table, circa 1970
Scandinavian rosewood coffee table, circa 1970
H 16.93 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Coffee Table by Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-cenury coffee table by Severin Hansen for Haslev, circa 1960's. Stunning graining on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern lounge chair made in Norway by Westnofa. A rosewood bentwood frame brown
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Side Table by Haslev
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century side table by Severin Hansen for Haslev, circa 1960's. Slick corner joinery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Scandinavian Rosewood Side Table by Haslev
Scandinavian Rosewood Side Table by Haslev
H 15.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood Two-Tiered Cocktail Table
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian cocktail table! Constructed of exquisitely grained rosewood with a practical floating two-tier
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
from the 1960s. Solid rosewood frame and table top in rosewood veneer. The table is supported by a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Chairs Niels Kofoed Scandinavian Rosewood Dinning Armchairs Design
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare suites of seven chairs with armrests, model "liz" by Danish designer Niels Kofoed. Rosewood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern 3-seater sofa in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. This comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Bar Trolley by Grete Jalk, circa 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Bar cart designed in the 1960s by Grete Jalk, a pioneer of Scandinavian modernism known for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Higboard HB20 by Johannes Andersen Denmark, 1968
By Johannes Andersen, Hans Bech
Located in Rosendahl, DE
is made of rosewood, and is sold with a CITES-certificate, which will be passed on to the buyer. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Secretary Desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven
By Brode Blindheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
example of Scandinavian design. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the desk showcases the exquisite natural
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather High Back Lounge Chair
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern highback lounge chair in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. Features
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rosewood desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather Seating Group "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
costs were too high. This luxury version with its frame made of solid rosewood and black leather
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Lowboy Dresser by Westnofa, c1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Westnofa, dating back to the captivating 1960s era. Masterfully crafted with an exotic Brazilian Rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Scandinavian Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970 Scandinavian bar cabinet in dramatically figured rosewood veneer features two sliding
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

4 Scandinavian Rosewood Chairs by Vestervig Eriksen for Tomborg, 1960
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of four scandinavian chairs, designed by Vestervig Eriksen for Tomborg Denmark in the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Large Vintage Danish Scandinavian Rosewood Dresser & Teak Mirror Restored MCM
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wow, 12 gorgeous drawers & sleek cabinet in top grain and super expressive rosewood! And mounted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Set of Midcentury Scandinavian Rosewood Nesting Tables with Organic Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
A particularly beautiful set of 3 nesting tables made of rosewood from the 1960s. Worth
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Of Arne Vodder Style Scandinavian Rosewood Single Drawer Side Tables 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of rosewood side tables in the manner of Arne Vodder each having a single top
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Rosewood lounge sofa set 2, 3&table by Ingvar Stockum "Monte Carlo"
By Ingvar Stockum
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood sofa ground 2, 3 & table by Ingvar Stockum "Monte
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Angel Figurine
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Scandinavian Rosewood Angel Figurine style Scandinavian modern 7.76 h x 2.5 w x 2.5 d Original
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood & Black Lacquer Nightstands C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Lacquer nightstands
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood, Paint, Oak, Lacquer

1970s Dyrlund Scandinavian Modern Extendable Rosewood Dining Table Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern 1970s Scandinavian Rosewood Extendable Dining Table. Attribution Dyrlund unsigned
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

Scandinavian modern desk, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian rosewood desk dating back to 1960, showcasing a minimalist design with straight lines
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scandinavian modern desk, 1960s
Scandinavian modern desk, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 70.48 in D 33.47 in
Omann Jun Rosewood Dining Table and Chairs, c. 1959
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
matching mid-century modern dining room set features beautiful Scandinavian rosewood grain table designed
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Credenza by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this exquisite rosewood sideboard, a masterpiece of Scandinavian design that brings the
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Scandinavia, 1960s Set of six Scandinavian dining chairs in teak or rosewood. These are a nicely
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Vintage 1960s North American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
Scandinavian Dining Chairs, S/6
H 31.75 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern rosewood set of four dining chairs, Denmark. Newly upholstered in a putty
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Nesting Tables
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a nested set of Danish side tables made in rosewood. These lovely little tables have a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of six vintage rosewood dining chairs feature rich hardwood finish and upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 36.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Wall Mirrors
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern pair of rosewood sculpted edge rosewood wall mirrors, Denmark. High quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
By Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Haug Snekkeri Scandinavian Midcentury rosewood parsons style coffee table, side table, or end table
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
H 20 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Scandinavian Cigar Box in Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A handmade box for cigarettes and /or cigars. Its made from solid rosewood and displays beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Cigar Box in Rosewood, 1960s
Scandinavian Cigar Box in Rosewood, 1960s
H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
renowned furniture from Omann Jun's Moebelfabrik A/S. Desk model 77 made of Rosewood. CITES permit
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dresser by Westnofa Furniture
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood Scandinavian Centerpiece Candle Holder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern centerpiece candleholders in rosewood circa 1970's. This unique piece includes
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian modern rosewood dining table, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
quality rosewood. Two expandeble leaves of 50 cm each. Maximum length is 215 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Westnofa Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century Scandinavian Modern nightstands or end tables By Westnofa
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

Scandinavian Modern Molded Circular Trays in Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of 29 cm round serving trays in molded rosewood veneer. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Occasional Table in Rosewood
By Geog Petersen Mobilfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian occasional table in rosewood by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik.
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Little Rosewood Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Classic Danish design rosewood coffee table / side table. Modern line and style. During the
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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

Scandinavian Circular Rosewood Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful circular Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table was designed by Johannes Andersen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Sideboard by Egon Kristensen
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sideboard in rosewood by Danish designer Egon Kristensen for Skovby Møbelfabrik. This well-built
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Scandinavian Modern Planter Box Brazilian Rosewood Denmark
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Scandinavian Modern Leggy Planter Box Brazilian Rosewood Made in Denmark style of Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Rosewood

Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian brown leather rosewood ottoman Norway. Brown leather cushion with rosewood
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Sofa "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Top-quality lounge sofa designed by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler in 1965. Its beautiful frame and low profile adds to the elegance of this sofa. The "Monte Carlo" series w...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

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Scandinavian Rosewood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Scandinavian rosewood you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Scandinavian rosewood — often made from wood, rosewood and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Scandinavian rosewood, we have 5693 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of Scandinavian rosewood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of Scandinavian rosewood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one piece of Scandinavian rosewood that is appealing in its simplicity, but Niels Otto Møller, Arne Vodder and Kai Kristiansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Rosewood?

Prices for a piece of Scandinavian rosewood start at $1 and top out at $226,175 with the average selling for $3,722.

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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