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
Karl-Erik Ekselius Sofa Produced by JOC in Sweden
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius. Produced by JOC in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder Loveseat Sofa by Ivan Schlechter in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Ivan Schlechter in Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa / Daybed Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Steel
Stunning Danish Modernist Sofa in the Manner of Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish modern sofa, teak wood base and oatmeal color wool upholstery, stunning lines
Fabric, Teak
Stunning Danish Modernist Sofa in the Manner of Jens Rise
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish modern sofa, teak wood base and oatmeal color wool upholstery, stunning lines
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original Upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with red leather upholstery. Legs of oak
Leather, Teak
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A model 1669 sofa by Fritz Hansen in the style of Mogens Lassen which can seat three comfortably. A
Lambskin, Beech, Teak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213, Original Red Bull Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original red bull leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model
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
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl 'Japan' Three-Seat Sofa by France & Son, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teak "Japan" series three-seat sofa by Danish designer Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France
Fabric, Teak
Sofa Attributed to Kurt Olsen and Produced in Denmark
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa attributed to Kurt Olsen. Produced in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Midcentury Danish Finn Juhl Model 137 Japan Sofa For France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Original solid teak Japan sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1957 for France & Son, Denmark. An
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Minerva Sofa/Daybed, France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Uppsala, SE
. Original dark grey fabric on a teak frame. The Minerva series is a whole series of sofas in different sizes
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$2,800 / item
Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle Danish Modern Sofa Sleeper
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Fulton, CA
. Converts from sofa to bed by simply sliding the frame forward. Beautiful original finish to solid teak
Teak
Torbjørn Afdal “Karo” Modular Sofa by B.J. Hansen for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen, Bruskbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushions. The sofa is fitted with a teak storage box that can be shifted between the cushions to suit
Teak
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa by Ryesberg Møbler, original condition, velour.
By Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable
Velvet, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Sofa Model Colorado Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Colorado designed by Folke Ohlsson. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2209 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model 2209 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia stolefabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
1960s, Danish sofa by Kurt Østervig model 58, completely reupholstered.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish sofa by Kurt Østervig model 58. Completely renovation: new upholstery, new elastic
Wool, Teak
Rare Three-Seat Sofa Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare three-seat sofa. Produced by Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland. Easy chair is also available.
Leather, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa by France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa/daybed model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
Fabric, Teak
1950s Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has
Brocade, 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
Leather, Teak
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Wool Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in original wool designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Outstanding
Wool, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two and a half Seat Sofa, model 2335
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two and a half seat sofa with original black leather upholstery. Legs of mahogany
Leather, Teak
Danish 1950s original sofa by Kurt Østervig, Rolschau Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in København K, DK
This beautiful sofa is a forerunner of the 50's beautiful and minimalist approach to design. The
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Teak
1960s, Danish 3 Seater Folded Sleeping Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater folded sleeping sofa. Original very good condition, no smells and no stains
Wool, Beech, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Three seat sofa, very rare
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen three seat sofa with back of cane. New upholstered with Coda
Oak, Teak, Fabric, Cane
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling sofa produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling. Produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway.
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Sofa in Cappuccino Colored Leather by Kurt Ostervig
By Ryesberg Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish 1960s designed sofa by Kurt Ostervig in a nice cognac brown leather and probably
Teak, Leather
FD-146 Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
). Also available with two armchairs. The sofa and chairs are made of a beautiful teak / oak
Wool, Oak, Teak
Danish Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, New Upholstery by Dörflinger & Nickow
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass and teak Danish sofa attributed to Nanna Ditzel - new upholstery by Dörflinger & Nickow.
Brass
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa model 2383 in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik in
Leather, Teak
Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
. The frame of the sofa is in solid teak and the cushions are reupholstered recently in a blue fabric
Fabric, Teak
Classic Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modern two-seat sofa attributed to Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark, Recently
Naugahyde, Teak
Vintage Danish Sofa in the Style of Grete Jalk, 1960s Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Hellouw, NL
Lovely Vintage Danish Sofa in Teak Wood and Brass from Denmark 1960s. This sofa is very much in the
Brass
Folke Ohlsson 3-Seat Sofa for Bodafors Sweden, All New Upholstery
By Bodafors, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Refined 3-seat sofa by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors Sweden in all new neutral Pierre
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa model 2213 in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik in
Leather, Teak
Mette Sofa by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1950s
By Bovenkamp, Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Ranst, VAN
is made of teak and oak. The sofa has been completely renovated and reupholstered with an ocher
Fabric, Oak, Teak
'Minerva' Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s. This is
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Model Kandidaten Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Kandidaten designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Prisma Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Prisma sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan in
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Sofa Model Colorado and Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Colorado designed by Folke Ohlsson. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Matching pair of
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original Dark Brown Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with dark brown leather upholstery. Legs of
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Model Kandidaten Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Kandidaten designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden. Matching pair of
Fabric, Teak
Large Danish 1960s Illum Wikkelso Designed Curved Sofa Model 450 for Aarhus
By Illum Wikkelsø, Aarhus
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Illum Wikkelso is known for his fantastic sofa and chair designs and this rare model 450 sofa
Wool, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Sofa Model 480 by Alf. Juul Rasmussen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model 480 designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Alf. Juul Rasmussens
Brass
sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian two-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame
Bouclé, Teak
Brutalist Solid Pine and Leather Three Seats Sofa, Denmark, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, sofa, brutalist solid teak 1960s lounge sofa designed in Denmark. A
Leather, Teak
Sofa model Ml-140 by Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Göteborg, SE
The sofa is in fine vintage condition. We haven't done anything with it. The fabric is slightly sun
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Kurt Olsen was a Danish designer active mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. He is known for his wood shapes with a slight "twist" and boldly colored fabrics. This product shows his attent...
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa or Daybed Model FD 451
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa or daybed model FD 451 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
Cane, Fabric, Teak
Pair of Scandinavian teak side tables
Located in Brescia, IT
Set di due tavolini a nido vintage in teak scandinavi anni '60. Questi eleganti tavolini scandinavi
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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