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Vintage Scandinavian Shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak wood shelf of Scandinavian manufacture. Characterized by the distinctive shape of the wooden
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Shelf
Vintage Scandinavian Shelf
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 8.67 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 74 x D. 37.5 cm Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf Poeme Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 109 x D. 37.5 cm Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 74 x D. 37.5 cm Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm Model
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 109 x D. 37.5 cm Model shown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak, 109 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 109 x D. 37.5 cm Model shown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak, 109 cm
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak, 109 cm
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf POEME Designed by Poiat Studio, 2022 Dimensions : W. 181 x H. 74 x D. 37.5 cm Model shown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Unique Midcentury Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Shelf in Rich Patinated Pine Wood
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in København K, 84
Unique midcentury Scandinavian shelf in rich dark patinated solid pine wood. Carefully crafted by
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels
Category

Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelf from the 1960s. An original, Scandinavian-style shelf, consisting of a
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
H 10.63 in W 30.71 in D 7.88 in
Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 7 shelves 22 cm deep
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Large Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide): - 3 shelves 22 cm deep
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Oak Nightstand with Double Shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
by the double shelf, which is very useful for resting the lamp and keeping the second shelf free
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Oak Nightstand with Double Shelf
Scandinavian Oak Nightstand with Double Shelf
H 24.81 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Cabinet 50 , Bookcase , wood wrought iron
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Valladolid, ES
This Gorgeous cabinet is a testament to Scandinavian ingenuity and craftsmanship, with an upper
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Scandinavian Solid Rosewood Hanging Mirror and Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid rosewood hanging mirror and shelf in excellent condition. Two in stock. Made in Sweden, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Scandinavian Contemporary Haiku Shelf, Oakwood, Ashwood or Black
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Haiku shelf in Scandinavian contemporary style is made in solid wood with modern cns-technique and
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash

FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Design Wall Shelf Library H1852 Desk Section
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shelf Library is a continuation of the recognised shelf design by Frama. Fastened with solid steel
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid century modern scandinavian Original Shelf walnut and lacquered steel
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Prototype presented at the Copenhagen Design Weekend 2023 with metal shelves identical to the original. Actually the model with metal shelves is not yet in production. Modern people ...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Design Shelf Cabinet in Solid Ash, 2 Doors 2 Shelves
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Shelf Cabinet designed by the parisian Designer Eric Gizard is equipped with 2 adjustable lacquered
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Ash

Scandinavian Contemporary Natural Ash Klot30, Bed Side Table, Shelf
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf for an extraordinary object, as a bedside table
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

Scandinavian Contemporary Natural Ash Klot O35, Bed Side Table, Shelf
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf for an extraordinary object, as a bedside table
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

Scandinavian Style Wooden Coffee Table or End Table with Bottom Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A very stylish Scandinavian style coffee table or end table made of solid walnut. Clean lines and
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

KLOT 90 Side Table, Shelf from Ringvide, Oak Wood Smoked, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is present with its distinct
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

KLOT 90 side table, shelf from Ringvide, birch natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is present with its distinct
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

Scandinavian Contemporary Black or Natural Oak Klot 90, Side Table, Shelf
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is present with its distinct
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

Scandinavian Contemporary Black or Natural Oak Klot O35 Side Table, Shelf
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf for an extraordinary object, as a bedside table
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash

Scandinavian Contemporary Black or Natural Oak Klot 30, Side Table, Shelf
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf for an extraordinary object, as a bedside table
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

KLOT 90 Side Table, Shelf from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is present with its distinct
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

KLOT 90 Side Table, Shelf from Ringvide, Ash Wood Black Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
different spaces and environments. Whether used as a shelf or as a bar table it is present with its distinct
Category

2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Ash, Oak

Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Side Table with Shelf after Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Plainview, NY
a floating top and a thoughtfully incorporated shelf, providing additional storage space while
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Sliced Shelf 900
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Its simple lines and the bold presence of raw concrete make this small ciment shelf great to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Concrete

Sliced Shelf 900
Sliced Shelf 900
H 1.57 in W 4.72 in D 35.43 in
Sliced Shelf 600
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Its simple lines and the bold presence of raw concrete make this small ciment shelf great to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Concrete

Sliced Shelf 600
Sliced Shelf 600
H 1.57 in W 4.72 in D 23.62 in
Sliced Shelf 300
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Its simple lines and the bold presence of raw concrete make this small cement shelf perfect to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Concrete

Sliced Shelf 300
Sliced Shelf 300
H 1.57 in W 4.72 in D 11.81 in
Sliced Shelf 1200
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Its simple lines and the bold presence of raw concrete make this small ciment shelf great to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Concrete

Sliced Shelf 1200
Sliced Shelf 1200
H 1.57 in W 4.72 in D 47.24 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, 'Leo' Book Shelf / Wall Shelf for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Ilmari Lappalainen, a mid-20th century 'Leo' Book shelf/wall shelf for Asko. Stained and
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

1960’s Mid Century to Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk w Shelf & Round Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern teak writing desk with raised back shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Adams Shelf Brackets, Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple yet elegant hairpin shelf bracket design that blends with both contemporary or rustic styles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Steel

Adams Shelf Brackets, Red
Adams Shelf Brackets, Red
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.5 in
Adams Shelf Brackets, Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple yet elegant hairpin shelf bracket design that blends with both contemporary or rustic styles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Steel

Adams Shelf Brackets, Gray
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza by D-Scan
By Klockaregardens Hemslojd Scandinavian
Located in Pasadena, TX
shelf. Measures: 70” width x 19.75” depth x 28” height.
Category

Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Walnut Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona The Noviembre collection
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish wall shelf, circa 1960's. Beautiful grain patterned veneer top surface, unfinished
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
H 8 in W 25 in D 10 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish wall shelf, circa 1960's. Beautiful grain patterned veneer top surface, unfinished
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
H 8 in W 25 in D 10 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish wall shelf, circa 1960's. Beautiful grain patterned veneer top surface, unfinished
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Shelf
H 8 in W 25 in D 10 in
Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona The Noviembre collection
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Scandinavian Teak Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
splayed legs. Slim drawer with darling metal handle and a handy lower shelf! Please inquire for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Bedside Table
Scandinavian Teak Bedside Table
H 22.5 in W 23.5 in D 11 in
White-painted Scandinavian nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
structure is painted white. There is also a shelf, convenient for use as a magazine rack. A piece of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

White-painted Scandinavian nightstand
White-painted Scandinavian nightstand
H 20.87 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
solid wood edge and elegant legs. Convenient lower shelf, hide away clutter! Please inquire for remote
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 60 in D 21 in
Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table with magazine shelf. The clean and minimal lines follow the Nordic
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Scandinavian vintage teak sideboard
By Erik Worts, IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
. Inside the compartment is a shelf. The legs, in line with the rest of the cabinet, are square and elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian vintage teak sideboard
Scandinavian vintage teak sideboard
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 16.93 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Tambour Credenza
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Teak Office Credenza is a sophisticated blend of Scandinavian modern design and
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Walnut
Located in Cincinnati, US
The award nominated Franklin Shelf is a 90 degree corner shelf. This unique design allows for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Shelves and W...

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut

1950s Swedish Triangular Three-Tiered Shelf
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well-crafted triangular shaped three-tiered wall-mounted shelf.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

1950s Swedish Triangular Three-Tiered Shelf
1950s Swedish Triangular Three-Tiered Shelf
H 25.5 in W 29.75 in D 3.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Side Table with Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
patterning. Unique airy woven shelf. Compact, highly functional table work great with lounge chairs or
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Style Sideboard in Teak
Located in Premariacco, IT
Scandinavian style sideboard entirely veneered in teak with double sliding and flap doors. Open
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Style Sideboard in Teak
Scandinavian Style Sideboard in Teak
H 48.63 in W 52.76 in D 17.92 in
Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak sideboard. Swedish-made highboard from the 1960s, ideal as living room
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
Scandinavian Vintage Sideboard with Drawers
H 43.31 in W 48.82 in D 16.93 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Scandinavian cabinet, circa 1960's. Clean, simple lined design with book-matched veneer
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Scandinavian Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian shelf you’re looking for. Each Scandinavian shelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 1287 options for an antique or vintage Scandinavian shelf now, or shop our selection of 274 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian shelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian shelf made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian shelf that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Eric Gizard and Cado produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Shelf?

Prices for a Scandinavian shelf start at $85 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $2,619.

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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