Sold|$7,000
Johannes Andersen 3 Seater Sofa
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A three-seater sofa designed by JOHANNES ANDERSEN with an eye-catching and unique look. The sofa is
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$3,995
20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Equally at home in a modish office or a chic living room, this leather sofa provides a
Leather, Teak
Sold|$5,895
Danish Modern Volther Sofa
By Poul Volther
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Volther sofa can be paired with matching Volther lounge chair or sold separately. Professional
Teak, Wool
Sold|$5,495
Danish Modern Jalk Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Classic Danish modern sofa is upholstered in its original wool upholstery. We also have two
Teak, Wool
Sold|$3,793
Cuba Model Sofa by Bertil Frindhagen
By Bröderna Anderssons 1, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian 3-seater sofa. Kuba model sofa designed by Bertil Fridhagen and
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$4,758
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original patinated leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2212
Leather, Teak
Sold|$8,445
AP 20 Two-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two-seat sofa with original white cream colored fabric and legs in teak. Model AP 20. Manufactured
Teak, Wool
Sold|$8,327
Illum Wikkelsø Four-Seat Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø four-seat sofa new upholstered in boucle wool and vintage aniline leather. Frame
Leather, Wool, Teak
Sold|$11,124
Japan Sofa by Finn Juhl
By France & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FJ 137/3 "Japan" sofa in 3-seat edition with frame in teak and original grey/brown wool. Maker
Teak
Sold|$5,947
Arne Vodder, Three-Seat Sofa
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder three-seat sofa with teak frame and organic armrests. New upholstered with tan
Teak, Leather
Sold|$5,947
Arne Vodder, Three-Seat Sofa
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder three-seat sofa with teak frame and organic armrests. New upholstered with tan
Leather, Teak
Sold|$4,445
Danish Modern Kindt-Larsen Sofa
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This teak and wool sofa by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen features sculptural arms and a lovely back
Wool, Teak
Sold|$4,800
H.W. Klein for Brahmins Sofa
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exaggerated sofa mimicking Arne Jacobsen's egg chair with solid teak stretchers and legs. Newly
Teak, Walnut
Sold|$4,995
20th Century Danish Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A luxurious leather sofa produced in Denmark, circa 1970, this upholstered three-seat sofa sports a
Leather, Teak
Sold|$3,895
Danish Modern Kristiansen Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Matching lounge chairs also available. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide beautiful, functional furnit...
Teak
Sold|$3,400
Grete Jalk Style Sofa Danish Midcentury
By Johannes Hansen, Grete Jalk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
from all angles. Raised on solid teak legs. Fabric showing wear and minor stains but sofa is solid and
Teak
Sold|$3,568
Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three seat sofa. New upholstered cushions with tan aniline leather. Made by France
Leather, Teak
Sold|$4,758
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa with original upholstered brown buttoned leather. Frame of solid
Leather, Teak
Sold|$3,330
Ole Wanscher Three Seater Sofa
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three seater sofa with new upholstered cushions in 100 % New Zealand wool. Frame of
Wool, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Made by France & Daverkosen in the
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in solid teak. Brass detail. Made by France
Teak
Sold|$14,869
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Kupé Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat kupé sofa with original black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Sold|$3,568
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa, Senator
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa upholstered with light patinated brown leather. Made of solid teak
Leather, Teak
Sold|$4,600
Danish Modern Upholstered Sofa by Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern sofa by Selig with sloped arms and conical teak legs is newly upholstered in a blue
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$9,500
Illum Wikkelso Curved Sofa Model 450
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
Illum Wikkelso design curved sofa model 450, Denmark. Large and muscular looking curved sofa
Wool, Teak
Karl Sorlie & Sonner Sarpsborg Modular Platform Sofa
By Karl Sorlie, Sonner Sarpsborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/Style: Scandinavian Modern. Country: Norway. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 31.5" H x 100" W x 28.5" D
Teak
Sold|$9,800
Hans Olsen Module Sofa Model 161
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Fulton, CA
Model 161 module sofa designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin Mobler. Circa. 1950's. Fine vintage
Teak
Sold|$8,871
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen. 2 seater sofa, reupholstered in textile (COLOR 10-109) with dark
Teak
Sold|$4,758
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original light brown leather upholstery. Legs of mahogany
Leather, Teak
Sold|$4,875
Danish Modern Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A elegant Danish sofa designed by Hans Wegner. Recently reupholstered in a two-tone linen fabric
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$37,405
NV 53 sofa by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 53 - 3-seat sofa in teak and original, grey wool. Designed in 1953. Maker Niels Vodder.
Teak
Sold|$37,313
Elizabeth Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
U56 - Reupholstered 'Elizabeth' sofa in new Elegance leather and frame of teak. Designed in 1956
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Made by France & Daverkosen in the
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Made by France & Daverkosen in the
Teak
Sold|$36,857
NV 53 Sofa by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl NV 53 - 2 seater sofa in teak, reupholstered in textile (Breeze Fusion 4104). Designed in
Teak
Exposed Frame Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A striking even-arm sofa with slender dark emerald green leather covered cushions and an exposed
Teak, Leather
Sold|$3,785
Danish Modern Svend Aage Eriksen Sofa
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This elegant three-seat sofa rests atop a teak frame featuring sculptural arms. The slatted back
Wool, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Brass detail. Made by France
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Brass detail. Made by France
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in solid teak. Two leafes. Brass detail
Teak
Sold|$2,188
Dyrlund Three-Seat Sofa, 1950s, Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury three-seat sofa by Dyrlund, Denmark. Elegant solid teak frame with new cream
Teak
Sold|$2,081
Mid century green leather danish sofa, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous and elegant mid century teak wooden sofa with very nicely patinated green leather cushions
Leather, Teak
Sofa Table, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa table, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, manufactured by Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Teak
Sold|$4,700
Danish 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Vintage Danish sofa from approx. 1960s. It is a modern design with sharp lines that stand out. The
Teak
Fold-Out Sofa, Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa bed made of teak wood, designed by Juul Kristensen, produced by JK Denmark. The furniture
Teak
Sold|$10,500
Finn Juhl Model 57 "Tivoli" Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
stainless steel legs with teak feet, the sofa has beautiful curves on the corners and the back. In fact, the
Steel
Sold|$5,295
Danish Modern Sofa by Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern sofa designed by Illums Bolighus. Features a sculptural armrest with an elegant
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$4,520
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Three Seat Sofa
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Three seat sofa with original velvet. Legs of stained wood. Made in the
Wool, Teak
Danish Lounge Sofa in Yellow Upholstery, 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped lounge sofa made in Denmark 1960. Unknown manufacturer or maker, solid teak frame
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in teak. Cane shelf. Made by France & Daverkosen
Cane, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Table
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sofa table in sold teak. Cane shelf. Made by France
Teak, Cane
Sold|$4,250
Folke Ohlsson Sofa for Dux of Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Littleton, CO
Four-seat sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden in heathered beige and light grey wool upholstery
Wool, Teak
Sold|$9,516
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated tan leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Sofa Model Australia
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø three-seat sofa new upholstered in magrethe wool and cognac aniline leather
Leather, Wool, Teak
Sold|$3,500
Danish Mid Century Sofa By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Mid Century sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nelson for France & Sons, Denmark
Teak, Fabric, Cane
Sold|$11,538
Curved Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair Velvet
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elegantly curved sofa fabricated in Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is and slightly reshaped and
Mohair, Teak
Sold|$3,400
Finn Juhl Jupiter Leather 3-Seat Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl Jupiter 3 seat brown leather sofa. Shows beautiful Patina and wear! One seat cushion has
Leather, Teak
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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