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.
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza by Axel Christensen. Very clean and elegant credenza in teak with 4 sliding doors and adjustable shelves with 3 felt lined flatware drawers. U...
Birch, Teak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Danish modern 3 door Rosewood long credenza by Skovby Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish modern 3 sliding door Rosewood long credenza by Skovby. This credenza has very simple design and lines in Beautiful Dark Rosewood Grain. Has 3 front sliding cabin...
Birch, Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Oak Credenza Model 21 by Gunni Omann
By Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid century Long low Danish modern Oak credenza or sideboard Model 21 By Gunni Omann. Has 2 sliding front doors and behind them is 4 drawers with felt on the left and adjus...
Birch, Oak
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Oak wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Oak natural oil Weave credenza, made of solid oak wood and laminated oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scandinavian...
Birch
Weave Double Sided Credenza, from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid birch wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the Weave serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
Birch, Oak
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Scandinavian modern sliding door teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser. Amazing construction with 2 sliding doors with 2 adjustable shelves and 5 drawers on the right. Sits on a solid teak fr...
Birch, Teak
Kurt Østervig Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig, sideboard, walnut, Denmark, 1950s Sophisticated walnut sideboard by Kurt Østervig. The quality of this piece is reflected in the very well made seamless wood joints a...
Walnut
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
Birch
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mod...
Birch, Oak
Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Birch wood black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 86 Birch cabinet, made of solid birchwood and laminated birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of Scan...
Birch, Oak
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
Beautiful Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser. Amazing construction with 3 sliding doors with 2 adjustable shelves and 3 drawers on the right behind them. Sits on a s...
Birch, Teak
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with drawers and Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Rosewood high Credenza Sideboard with 3 storage drawers and Cabinet with Adjustable shelves. Has 4 felt lined drawers. Made circa 1960s. Very clean inside and out ...
Birch, Rosewood, Pine
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Swedish Sculptural Dresser, William Hinn
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful curved and sculptural dresser or credenza from the 1950s Sweden with an exposed biomorphic frame of exquisitely hand-sculpted solid walnut...
Walnut
Henning Kjærnulf, Oak Sideboard, Danish Mid-Century, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural Danish Modern sideboard / credenza designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted in solid oak, the piece features the designer’s ch...
Brass
$1,404Sale Price|50% Off
Danish Teak Wood Sideboard with 19 Drawers, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Teak wood sideboard, has 19 internal drawers and three sliding doors; The external doors are equipped with a key lock. Danish design, 1970s. Conditions: In good condition, it show...
Teak
$3,000Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Modern teak credenza with sliding doors by ib Kofod Larsen
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern credenza with sliding doors and 3 adjustable shelves by ib Kofod Larsen. Circular door slide handles. Minimalist design. Made By Faarup Møbelfabrik made in Denmark. Loc...
Teak
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century danish modern rosewood credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key. Lower (2) door credenza with (4) drawers the other side has adjustable shelves. The top tall wall unit bookcas...
Rosewood
"Ambassadör" Sideboard by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
European walnut sideboard with three drawers and three separate storage compartments. "Ambassadör" model designed by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, Sweden. Original manufacture...
Walnut
Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Credenza, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designe...
Birch, Oak
Scandinavian sideboard in rosewood and oak, from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
A Scandinavian-made teak sideboard from the 1960s, featuring two sliding doors and three central drawers. The front panel features distinctive wood grain, contoured handles, a dark w...
Oak, Rosewood
Scandinavian sideboard in teak and oak, 1950s/1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak sideboard with five drawers, two sliding doors, and interior compartments with shelves, featuring tapered oak legs and recessed handles. Scandinavian production, 1950s/60s. The...
Oak, Teak
1950's Scandinavian Brazilian Rosewood Sideboard with Center Bar
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
This handcrafted Danish sideboard from the 1950s is made of dark Brazilian rosewood with stunning grain patterns. The sliding doors open to reveal a center bar with an interior light...
Rosewood
$2,997Sale Price|50% Off
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard. Made in Norway, c. 1965. Wonderful light teak wood with (4) upper short drawers and (4) lower cabinet doors. The ca...
Birch, Teak
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak credenza with key. This teak credenza features (2) center cabinet doors with curved handles that has a center shelf behind it. Also has a symmetrical d...
Birch, Teak
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern rosewood 3 drawer 3 door credenza rounded corners
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern rosewood 3 Drawer 3 Door Wide Credenza. Has 3 top drawers and 3 lower doors with adjustable shelves. Sits on a plinth base. Circa 1970s. Drawers have metal glide ...
Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Modern Sideboard Credenza by Sannemannn Moble. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Credenza Sideboard by Sannemannn Mobler, Denmark. Circa 1980s Features a quintessential Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design, with clean lines and a b...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Tambour sliding doors
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and refined sideboard signed by the famous Danish designer IB Kofod-Larsen for Brandes Møbelfabrik, a Scandinavian design classic of the 1950s. Made of teak, this piece has a mi...
Birch, Teak
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers. Oak and Teak. Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D Two sliding doors The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
Steel
1960's Mid-century Danish Teak Credenza with Doors and Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Danish teak credenza crafted with three sliding doors and series of four drawers, each adorned with angled triangular pulls, raised on tapered legs. The interior is made of cub...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Beech Credenza with 2 doors and 3 drawers Detailed joints
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern Beech Credenza with 2 doors and 3 drawers Detailed joints. Very Geometric Modern Design made in Denmark by Ansager Mobler. Great Design in great vintage condition...
Beech
Walnut sideboard by Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Andersen and Bohm, Kurt Olsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish walnut sideboard designed by Kurt Olsen and produced by Andersen & Bohm in the 1950s. The front features two roller-shutter-style doors with recessed circular handles; the int...
Walnut
Credenza from Ringvide, Weave Frame, Birch Wood, black oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Credenza, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén. The minimal yet expressive sideboard weave is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Inspired by the most common kind of wood and weed weaving the Weave sideboard...
Birch, Oak
Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Birch wood, natural oil.
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed...
Birch, Oak
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Series 62' Desk in Walnut for Gubi
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Series 62' Desk in Walnut for Gubi Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 desk as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its time, this is an autho...
Steel
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
Credenza from Ringvide. Weave Frame, oak wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Sideboard, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas...
Birch, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare low oakwood sideboard / credenza model "RY-26" from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made by "RY Møbler", Denmark. The sideboard features rattan / woven cane and inlai...
Rattan, Oak
$2,112Sale Price|35% Off
Sophisticated Teak Credenza
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unmarked but probably made by D-Scan. A large credenza boating volumes of storage for living room or office. Measures nearly 20" deep, 78.5" wide and 29.5" tall. A fine Danish Mi-Cen...
Teak
Red 4-Door Customizable Low Sideboard in Wood, Design Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 he...
Ash, Wood
Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Son. C. 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Sideboard Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Denmark. Circa 1970s Features a quintessential Scandinavian Midcentury Modern design wi...
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Teak and Rattan by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Bjästa Möbelfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Two sleek and sophisticated sideboards, crafted by the renowned designer Alf Svensson and produced by the esteemed Bjästa Möbelfabrik of Sweden, gracefully adorn this piece from the ...
Teak, Rattan
$4,800 / item
1980s Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza by Drylund
By Drylund
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and functional Danish Modern Credenza by Drylund, circa 1980. The piece has three functional cabinets, with the right two designed with open bays and the left with 4 spaciou...
Wood
Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Solid Oak Sideboard, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful mid-century sideboard designed by Henry Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, crafted in solid oak during the 1960s–70s. This piece exemplifies the refined Scandinavian design ...
Oak
Scandinavian teak 1960s sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak and oak sideboard with sliding doors and central drawers. Carved round handles. Scandinavian production, 60s. Scandinavian sideboard from the 1960s characterized by linear cons...
Teak
Sideboard model "Ladoga" by Erik Wörtz, 1960s
By Erik Wortz
Located in Brescia, IT
Rosewood sideboard with sliding doors and center drawers. Design by Erik Wörtz, 1960s. Sideboard model "Ladoga" designed by Erik Wörtz, first production in 1967. Made of rosewood, i...
Rosewood
Pair of Danish Midcentury Rosewood Sideboards by Svend Langkilde, 1960s
By Illums Bolighus, Svend Langkilde
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of striking rosewood sideboards by Svend Langkilde in a neat size. Cool, graphic legs forming triangle shapes, decorative sculpted opening. Distinct brass hinges. One of the sid...
Rosewood
Swedish sideboard model "Primo" for Breo Möbler, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak sideboard with three doors and integrated top drawers, clean lines and slender legs. "Primo" model, Breo Möbler production, Sweden, 1960s. Scandinavian 1960s sideboard model "P...
Oak, Teak
Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Top by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Buffalo, NY
cLASSIC Danish Modernist 1960s Bernhard Pedersen & Son attrib credenza sideboard with hutch top. This is a stunning vintage Danish cabinet in wonderful vintage condition. This piece ...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Display Console by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Johannes Andersen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this exceptional Danish Modern teak display console embodies the refined architectural sensibility that defined Scandinavian des...
Stainless Steel
Danish Mid Century Oak Brutalist Credenza Gangso Mobler
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Poul H. Poulsen for Gangsø Møbler oak sideboard credenza circa 1970s, with large ceramic tile fronted doors. 84.5w 18d 30h
Ceramic, Oak
Danish Mid-century Rosewood Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Modern rosewood cabinet, circa 1955 manufactured in Denmark. Crafted of rosewood with adjustable glass shelf and two glass sliding doors, raised on tapered legs. Modest proportions make for a versatile cabinet appropriate as a nightstand, media cabinet, or an entry way cabinet.
Rosewood
Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Birch Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 86 Birch cabinet, made of solid birchwood and laminated birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of Scan...
Birch, Oak
Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Sven Engstrom / Skaraborgs Mobelindust
By Skaraborgs, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand for Skaraborgs Mobelindust..This is the "Tiveden" model. includes five drawers. wonderful sculpted hand-pulls...
Maple, Teak
IB Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Sideboard, Mfg. Faarup Mobelfabrik / Denmark 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Rosewood credenza designed by IB Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik. Very Rare model. Circa 1960’s. Retains original finish and patina, The book-match rosewood graining is ...
Rosewood
Danish teak sideboard, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
A Danish-made teak sideboard from the 1960s, featuring two sliding doors and four central drawers. Original “MADE IN DENMARK” stamp. The front panel is arranged symmetrically, with ...
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza with Sliding Doors & Exposed Drawers
Located in Fulton, CA
Extra wide Danish Modern rosewood credenza. Made in Denmark, Circa. 1960's. Very nice original finish with nice glow from patina. Two sliding doors with hidden storage and four expos...
Rosewood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Excellent Gunni Omann Teak Credenza for Axel Christiansen Danish Modern
By Gunni Omann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent teak credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Axel Christiansen. Super long at 95" this piece has tons of storage space with fully adjustable shelves and four dovetailed drawer...
Teak
Low Red 2-Door & 3-Drawer Sideboard, Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our worksho...
Ash, Wood
Credenza from Ringvide. Weave Frame, smoked oak wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Credenza, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén. The minimal yet expressive sideboard weave is made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Inspired by the most common kind of wood and weed weaving the Weave sideboard...
Birch, Oak
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 tier Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Modern Teak 2 tier Credenza Sideboard Cabinet. Top section features three sliding doors with concave circle pulls revealing 5 drawers on the left and adj...
Birch, Teak