Sold|$6,000
ARNE NORELL 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
unique silhouette of the sofa that is the main point of interest.The frame is finished in solid teak and
Leather, Teak
Sold|$4,500
Oscar Langlo for Pi Langlos Fabrikker Sofa
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Superb Scandinavian Modern sofa designed by Oscar Lango and produced by P. I. Langlo’s Fabrikker
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$5,294
Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Colorado Sofa. Above average vintage condition and
Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher Senator 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Balen, BE
Beautiful 3-Seater sofa in teak, model Senator 166 designed by Ole Wanscher produced by P. Jeppesen
Textile, Teak
Sold|$4,579
Finn Juhl Sofa, Model No 218 "Jupiter"
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Rare Finn Juhl sofa, model no 218 “Jupiter” for France & Son. Designed in 1965 and manufactured in
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$10,111
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice and iconic three-seat sofa model N°2213 designed by Børge Mogensen in 1962 especially for
Leather, Teak
Sold|$3,390
Arne Wahl Iversen Sofa, Denmark, circa 1950
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful new upholstered three-seat sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen for komfort. Fabric by Keymer
Beech, Fabric, Teak
Sold|$5,200
Finn Juhl Model 128 Jupiter 2 seater sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Sofa by Finn Juhl, one of Denmark's leading designers. Finn Juhl has created his own world with his
Fabric, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Lounge Sofa Komfort Denmark, 1960
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
1960. This sofa has a solid teak wooden frame and bright yellow upholstered cushions. The yellow and
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa by Mogensen, Vintage Midcentury
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Restored and reupholstered vintage sofa in Danish wool and teak. A stunning centerpiece for any
Teak, Wool
Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermobelfabrik Danish Leather Sofa
By Georg Thams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermobelfabrik Danish leather and teak sofa. Trim 1960s sofa in gorgeous
Leather, Teak
Sold|$7,732
Johannes Andersen Sofa by Trensums in Sweden
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early sofa designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensums in Sweden.
Fabric, Teak
Johannes Andersen Two seat sofa, 1960's, Sweden
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen two seat sofa with frame of teak. Upholstered with deep red velvet. Made by
Wool, Teak
Sold|$9,517
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated brown leather upholstery. Legs of oak
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Three-Seat Sofa, rosewood
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen three-seat sofa with frame of rosewood and organic armrests. New upholstered
Teak, Rosewood
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Sofa with teak legs produced by master cabinetmaker Willy Beck. New upholstery in two-tone Kvadrat
Wool, Teak
Sold|$11,500 / item
Pair of Two-tone Finn Juhl Sofas
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection
Located in Dronten, NL
Finn Juhl, sofa model '57', fabric upholstery, steel, teak, leather, Denmark, design 1957. An
Stainless Steel
Sold|$6,800 / item
Finn Juhl Model 128 Jupiter 3 seater sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Sofa by Finn Juhl, one of Denmark's leading designers. Finn Juhl has created his own world with his
Fabric, Teak
Long Danish Sofa in the Manner of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek sofa in the manner of Hans Wegner. Teak frame with striped wool upholstery.
Teak, Upholstery
Sofa in Original Black Leather by Aage Christensen
By Aage Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3-seat sofa in original black leather with legs in teak. Maker Eran møbler.
Teak
Sold|$4,850
Folke Ohlsson Model 66-S4 Sofa for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stylish model 66-S4 sofa features a sturdy teak wood construction with new high-density foam, webbing
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Johannes Andersen Two seat sofa, 1960's, Sweden
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen twi seat sofa with frame of teak. Upholstered with deep red velvet. Made by
Wool, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa by Arne Hovmand-Olsen 1956
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
. Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Model 480 two and a half seater sofa in teak and oak in Papa Bear style
Wool, Oak, Teak
Aksel Bender Madsen Wingback Sofa for Bovenkamp, 1950s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish craftsmanship in their furniture making. Very comfortable sofa with a teak and oak frame and
Wool, Oak, Teak
Danish 50s Spindle Back Wide Arm Three Seat Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Beautifully tapered legs and shaped wide oak arms highlight this Danish three seat sofa
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa Love Seat and Arm Chair Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern seating set. Black leather with teak wood base. All cushions are feather down
Leather, Teak
Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Ranst, VAN
Sofa in teak designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in 1962. This sofa is reupholstered
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Lounge Sofa, 1953
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
France & Son, Denmark 1953. This sofa is made of solid oakwood and has teak wooden feet. The sofa is
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sold|$19,034
Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark. Legs of teak
Wool, Teak
Patinated Indian Red Leather Sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful patinated „Indian Red“ leather sofa. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for own use and been
Leather, Teak
Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Sofa, circa 1960, Danemark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, three seater sofa, Teak and beige fabric, Publisher label
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$6,471
Rare Finn Juhl 3-Seater Japan Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in Munich, DE
Iconic design with amazing original fabric.
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner, Model Ge 270 Sofa for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi rare 1960s 3-seater sofa model GE 270 in teak with original green fabric upholstery designed
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$11,495
Hans Olsen Modular Sofa with Macramé Seat
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish modern sofa designed by Hans Olsen. Modular seats and side table can be reconfigured to
Upholstery, Rope, Teak
Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stolefabrik, Denmark 1965. This sofa has solid teak wooden legs and beautiful cognac leather with minimal
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century White Danish Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
This handsome mid-20th century Danish sofa is by Ole Wanscher. It's newly refinished and
Teak
Leif Hansen Black Leather Mid-Century Danish Sofa
By Leif Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish sofa designed by Leif Hansen for Kronen. Crafted of a solid wood frame in a curved form with
Leather, Teak
Midcentury Modern Sofa "Kuba" by Bertil Fridhagen, Sweden, 1960s
By Bröderna Anderssons 1, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Genarp, SE
The ”Kuba” sofa is designed by Bertil Fridhagen and manufactured by Bröderna Andersson in Sweden
Teak
Danish Midcentury Sofa in the style of Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. This sofa is very reminiscent of Ostervig designs. Solid and sturdy design raised on teak legs. The
Wool, Teak
1970s, Danish vintage 4 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. 4 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Wool, Teak
V Legs Shaped Sofa Table by Kurt Østervig 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Handewitt, DE
V-shaped sofa table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler 1950s. Teak table top and oak legs. Under the
Cane, Oak, Teak
1970s, Danish Design, 3-Seater Sofa, Completely Reupholstered, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, completely renovated-reupholstered Danish 3-seater sofa. Brand new loose seat cushions and
Wool, Teak
Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Taupe and Natural Leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Modern, Arne Norell, designed in 1971, manufactured by Norell Mobel. Taupe leather
Leather, Teak
Model 218 Sofa by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
. The sofa is named as 'model 218', has a teak frame and the original red checkered fabric. The sofa is
Fabric, Teak
Danish 3-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
rich teak wood. The stylized backrest makes this a perfect free-standing sofa. It can also be
Wool, Teak
1960s, Danish design by Georg Thams, reupholstered 3 seater sofa.
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Tarm, 82
, reupholstered 3-seater sofa model 53. Brand new upholstery according to original design. Quality Nevotex
Wool, Teak
Rare Original 1959 Yngve Ekstrom "Accent'' Sofa for Swedese, Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
timeless Scandinavian sofa was purchased in 1959 by its previous owner at Pastoe who distributed a lot of
Sycamore, Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sectional Sofa with Corner Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in San Jose, CA
Danish 3 pc. Sofa Sectional set designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France and
Cane, Teak
Sofa, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Son's, 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufactured by France & Son's, 1950s. Teak
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Børge Mogensen, Coupe Leather Sofa 2192, for Frederica, 1980s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
in the 1980s. Upholstery in red / brown / cognac coloured leather on teak legs. This sofa has quite a
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seater Sofa, Model 2208, Original Black Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seater sofa original upholstered with black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original Brown Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with brown leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original Black Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original Black Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original brown Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with brown leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original brown Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with brown leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original black Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
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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