Outstanding Rare and Important Daybed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Munich, DE
model number 704. made in limited quantities by Jason Møbler.
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
Outstanding Rare and Important Daybed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Munich, DE
model number 704. made in limited quantities by Jason Møbler.
Teak
Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
, Teak and Rattan Two-Tier Corner Table with Architectural Form A sculptural and highly refined two-tier
Teak, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Tile Top Side Table. Circa 1970s
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Tile Top Side Table. Circa 1970s Features a sleek Danish modern design with a brutalist inspired ceramic tile inlay, and a gorgeous wood grai...
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-century Danish Modern Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed Fabric orange with a gray bolster
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Teak Nesting Sofa Console Tables w/Tile Insert Tops
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Late-20th Century Scandinavian Modern pair of teak nesting sofa or console tables with
Ceramic, Teak
Mid Century Solid Teak Sofa Hall Console Table Thailand Scandinavian 1970s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A solid teak Mid Century table made in the Thailand in the 1970s. Versatile with nice proportions
Teak
$1,794 / set
Mid century scandinavian sofa set, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century scandinavian sofa set with a side and coffee table. beautiful danish design sofa set
Fabric, Teak
$6,800 / set
Scandinavian Modern Sofa and Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well designed and constructed sofa and matching side chairs in solid teak. Graceful sloping arms
Upholstery, Teak
3-seater sofa, Daybed, Danish teak and fabric 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian sofa with a large, movable bench that can be used as a sofa or a guest bed
Fabric, Teak
Vintage sofa, Wool Upholstery and Teak. Denmark, C.1960
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint
Located in Munster, NRW
A beautiful Danish sofa featuring its original ivory white plaid wool upholstery, complemented by
Wool, Teak
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel Sofa Table, Oak & Teak, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautiful piece of Classic Scandinavian Modern design, fits perfectly in the hand feels good and
Oak, Teak
1970s, Danish design, sofa table, teak wood, beech wood, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish coffee table in teak wood. Legs of beech wood. Original good condition: no smells and
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure
Faux Leather, Teak
$2,520Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Danish Teak Nightstands Nils Jonsson HJN Mobler End Side Sofa Tables 1970s
By HJN Møbler, Nils Jonsson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice matching set procured from the original owners. Both drawers are functioning smoothly. Some stains to drawer interiors have been sanded out a bit, and drilled hole to back panel...
Teak
Pair 1960s Teak + Cane Danish Sofa Tables Vintage Mid-Century Magazine Shelf
By Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Lightly refinished and teak oiled top surfaces W 29.5 × D 20.5 × H 20.5 in
Cane, Teak
Poul M Volther Daybed Sofa Model 981 DIVA by Frem Røjle, Teak 60ties green cord
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Munich, Bavaria
1st manufacturer. The frame is made of solid teak wood and the fabric is a green cord colour
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
Vintage Ekornes Channel Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
vintage Ekornes sofa. Expertly crafted in Norway, this three-seat couch features a stunning sculptural
Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Yellow armchair set consisting of a sofa and
Teak
Japan Sofa by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, 1950
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Model 137 sofa from the "Japan" series Finn Juhl designed for France & Son, Denmark 1950. Made
Brass
'Model 470' Daybed sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany 1960s
By Wilkhahn, Hans Bellmann
Located in Ranst, VAN
'Model 470' sofa/daybed designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany 1960s. The sofa is made of
Teak
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa,, made in Denmark,,1960. Re-upholsterd
Fabric, Teak
NV 53 sofa by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Finn Juhl NV 53 is a two-seater sofa made of teak and has been reupholstered in epping textile
Fabric, Teak
Alder wood entry or sofa table by Carl Malmsten, Swedish modern 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hägersten, SE
famed cane chair "Lilla Åland," the timeless armchair "Farmor," the inviting sofa "Samsas," the stately
Teak
Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl for France and Son.
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
sofa has a solid teak frame and white Holly Hunt Fabric seating. Sofa is marked with the France and Son
Fabric, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
bench transforms seamlessly into a side table or low console, revealing the smooth teak surface beneath
Cane, Teak
Seldom seen "Adam" sofa designed by Ib Kofod- Larsen , Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen "Adam" sofa designed by Ib Kofod- Larsen , Denmark. Classic modernist design.. Stylized
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two
Teak
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma
Upholstery, Teak
Sofa/side burl elm table by David Nilsson for Wikman & Nyberg, 1938
By Jacob Wickman, David Nilsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Unique table designed by David Nilsson. Produced by Jacob Wickman for Wickman & Nybergs Möblerings & Snickeriverkstad in Stockholm, Sweden. Made for the Berlin exhibition in 1938. Th...
Elm, Fruitwood, Teak, Walnut, Burl
Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa or Bench by Næstved Møbler in Denmark
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench or sofa designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Næstved Møbler in
Fabric, Teak
$24,793Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Unavailable|$5,750
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful Scandinavian Modern teak sofa manufactured by Westnoga in Norway in
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Teak Sofa Attributed to Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern sofa manufactured in Norway in the 1960's oftenly
Teak
Unavailable|$1,973
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Two Seater Sofa with Teak Legs
Located in Turku, FI
Light Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern blue sofa with teak legs. The sofa is equally beautiful from
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable|$5,690
Scandinavian Modern Sofa from Arne Norell "Divina"
By Arne Norell
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the iconic Scandinavian Modern sofa, the "Divina" by the acclaimed designer Arne Norell
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$1,734
Fine Danish Teak Sofa Table, 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century Danish teak wooden sofa table. Fine Danish quality. Good vintage condition.
Teak
Unavailable|$2,990
Two-Seat Teak Sofa from Komfort
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berlin, DE
This two-seat sofa was produced by Komfort in the style of Arne Wahl Iversen. It is made from teak
Felt, Teak
Unavailable|$2,272
Vintage Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3 seat sofa in teak, model 166 with original spring cushions designed by Ole Wanscher and
Teak, Fabric
Unavailable|$2,212
Kai Kristiansen Sofa/Dining Table in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century sofa and dining table in teak. Table is extendable and height-adjustable. Designed by
Teak
Unavailable|$2,332
Danish Two-Seat Sofa in Solid Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish two-seat sofa in solid teak. Seats with cushions in fabric. Denmark, circa 1970.
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$2,511
Grete Jalk Three-Seat Sofa in Teak
By Grete Jalk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early three-seat sofa in teak. Designed by Grete Jalk (born in Denmark 1920). Manufacture by
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$2,598
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool and Teak Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and wool Danish modern sofa, circa 1960's. Stunning three seat sofa with elegant lines and
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$2,691
Danish Teak Wooden Sofa Table by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish sofa table in teak. Designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in early 1960s. Very
Formica, Teak
Unavailable|$3,995
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen, circa 1960s. Robust solid teak frame with jaunty
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$2,272
Danish Teak Sofa from 1950s with New Wool Upholstery
Located in Warsaw, PL
Danish midcentury sofa that features a frame in solid teak and was reupholstered in a light lilac
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$3,528
Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury teak wooden three-seat sofa by Ole Wanscher. Senator Series. Manufactured by CADO
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$5,295
Danish Modern Teak Framed Sofa Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Rare Danish modern sofa designed by Hans Wegner, circa 1954. GETAMA, maker. Model #GE-70. Teak
Teak
Unavailable|$2,295
Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa Designed by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern three place sofa designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher. France & Son, maker. Solid teak
Teak
Unavailable|$4,664
Teak Sofa, Model Monterey, by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, Sweden
By Bodafors, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Teak sofa from the series Monterey designed by Folke Ohlsson in the early 1960s. This item
Teak
Unavailable|$3,528
Mid-Century Danish Sofa in Teak by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early three-seat sofa in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder. Manufactured by Glostrup. Original cushions
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$4,495
Classic Danish Modern Teak Framed Sofa Designed by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern four place sofa designed by Ole Wanscher. Teak frame. Eight cushions with new foam
Teak
Unavailable|$3,995
Danish Modern Teak and Caned Sofa Designed by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern sofa designed by Peter Hvidt. Superior quality design and craftsmanship. Teak frame
Teak
Unavailable|$2,600
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Danish Modern Sofa
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Fulton, CA
, circa 1960. Crafted in solid teak, original wicker back in excellent condition. Rich, deep color to teak
Wicker, Teak
Unavailable|$6,458
Unusual Early Norwegian Three-Seat Sofa Teak Armrests Brass Leg Caps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Unique and stunning Norwegian Scandinavian design sofa is in great condition. Freshly covered
Brass
Unavailable|$2,332
Danish Teak Three-Seat Sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish teak three-seat sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, 1970s. Original cushion in
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$1,913
Teak Sofa Table AT-11 by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Sofa table designed by Hans Wegner model AT-11 and manufactured by Andreas Tuck. Tabletop in teak
Oak, Teak
Unavailable|$2,451
Danish Teak and Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Cologne, DE
. Beautiful model with organically shaped armrests and inclined legs. The sofa is made of massive teak wood
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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