Danish Sofa, Kurt Østervig, model 14, teak wood, velour, completely restored
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, DK
Kurt Østervig, model 14. Danish designed retro 3-seat sofa. Completely renovated (brand new
Velvet, Teak
Unavailable|$3,995
Danish Modern Three-Place Teak Framed Sofa Designed by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern three place sofa designed by Grete Jalk. France & Son, importer. Teak frame
Teak
Unavailable|$2,990
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa in Solid Teak from 1962, Newly Upholstered
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ole Wanscher sofa Senator in solid teak. Designed in 1962 by Ole Wanscher model Senator
Teak
Midcentury Swedish Teak Colorado Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, 1960s
By Bodafors, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Warsaw, PL
. The organic-shaped frame is made from solid teak wood. The sofa features removable grey fabric
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$3,276
Gray Sofa Retro Teak Danish Design Classic, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Scandinavian sofa from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form with the possibility of
Fabric
Unavailable|$2,093
Midcentury Danish Teak Sofa Table by E. W. Bach for Toften Møbelfabrik
By E.W. Bach
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish rectangular teak wooden sofa table. Below the tabletop with two drawers which can
Teak
Unavailable|$1,148
Danish Solid Teak 2-Seat Sofa by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Bucharest, RO
Two-seat sofa in solid teak and cushions designed by the Danish designer Juul Kristensen and
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$3,495
Classic Danish Modern Sofa with Teak Arm Accents
Located in Portland, OR
Sleek, sophisticated, Danish modern three-place sofa. Teak arm pads. Original metal inner springs
Wood
Unavailable|$3,888
Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary appeal, featuring quality teak construction and a captivating woven cane back. The sofa is in
Leather, Cane, Teak
Unavailable|$4,187
Three-Seat Teak-Framed Sofa, Model GE-236, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans Welling, GETAMA
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans Wegner designed this comfortable three-seat sofa, model GE-236, for GETAMA in the mid-1950s
Teak
Unavailable|$3,409
Mid Century Danish Teak Three-Seat Sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century Danish teak three-seat sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, 1960s. Original cushion
Leather, Teak
Chresten Findahl Brodersen, 2 1/2 Seat Sofa with Teak Armrest/Legs, CFB52
By Findahls Møbelfabrik 1, Chresten Findahl Brodersen
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Freestanding sofa of teak. Upholstered with light and red wool. Produced by Findahl Furniture
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$3,995
Classic Danish Modern Three Place Sofa with Teak Legs
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern three place sofa with Classic lines and impeccable tailoring. Smaller width provides
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Round Teak Sofa Table by Johannes Andersen for Christiansen
By Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen
Located in Basel, CH
is constructed of beautifully Teak which is set off with a wide darker band of wood around the
Rattan, Teak
Unavailable|$2,978
Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher, Produced by France & Søn
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Munster, NRW
Three-seat sofa by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High quality and graceful
Unavailable|$801
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Wonderful coffee table made to teak. The table has been restored. Classic dowel legs. Timeless
Teak
Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This three-seat, model 121 (also
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Wood
Unavailable|$6,647
Borge Mogensen 2208 Sofa
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Superb Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 2208 for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. Fantastic example of this ultra
Teak
Unavailable|$4,785
Børge Mogensen Four-Seat Sofa
Located in Zurich, CH
The sofa was manufactured in Denmark and it is made out of oak and teak, upholstered with a light
Oak, Teak, Wool
Unavailable|$2,332 / item
Early Danish Two-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s two-seat sofa. Upholstered in original green and grey fabric. Legs and armrests in teak
Teak
Unavailable|$2,081
Three-Seat Sofa from DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in cham, CH
This 1950s three-seat sofa with curved armrests features a teak frame and a slatted back and has
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$2,386
Danish Modern Sofa by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer , Komfort
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Stylish Danish modern sofa designed in the 1960s by Sven Ellekaer for manufacturer Komfort
Teak
Unavailable|$4,484
Sofa Black Leather, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. Legs made of solid teak wood. Sofa has undergone renovation. Upholstery has been replaced by new one
Leather, Teak
Unavailable|$2,930
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sofa Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century Danish sofa table in teak. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen in 1950s
Teak
Unavailable|$3,349
Danish Striped Three-Seat Sofa, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
This sofa was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame is made from solid teak and the cushions
Cotton, Teak
Unavailable|$4,220
Hans J Wegner "2 seater sofa"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This sofa, designed by Wegner, has a simple design yet exudes his pursuit of beauty in form. The
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$2,691
Leather Sofa 2208 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
solid teak. Original cushions.
Leather, Teak
Unavailable|$4,964
Danish Three-Seat Sofa by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three-seat sofa by Kurt Østervig. Upholstered with original wool in two shades of green. Six-legged
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$9,000
Even Arm Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Providence, RI
Elegant even arm sofa on tapered teak legs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, circa 1955. This example
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$3,457
Scandinanvian Modern Cocktail Sofa in Boucle, Denmark 1960's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern sofa, re-upholstered in beige boucle fabric and teak legs. In the style of
Bouclé, Teak
Unavailable|$5,622
Sofa by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) and Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000) A two-seater danish midcentury sofa
Teak, Wool
Unavailable|$3,529
Early and Rare Danish 2.5-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s 2.5-seat sofa. Upholstered in original red and grey fabric. Oak base and teak armrest
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$4,127
Early Danish Three-Seat Sofa by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in Handewitt, DE
Georg Thams three-seat sofa. Upholstered in original green wool fabric. Oak base and teak armrest
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$1,794
Danish Sofa in Wood and Wool from Dyrlund, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage danish sofa in a perfect condition, very confortable. The wood and the fabric are in a
Teak
Unavailable|$2,267
Danish Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Three-Seat Sofa
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Danish modern three-seat sofa designed by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen. The sofa features a
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$7,999
Kurt Olsen 'Papa Bear' Model 220 Sofa by Slagelse Møbevaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Ottawa, ON
sofa has a gentle curve and the armrests have teak 'bear paw' teak arm caps. The piece has been
Teak
Unavailable|$1,111
Blue Velour Sofa Danish Design Vintage 1960s Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Uncommon sofa from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. New upholstery made of
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$5,981
Ib Kofod Larsen Curved Back Sofa Black Leather, 1954
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Vejle, DK
Very rare Ib Kofod Larsen 1921-2003. Sofa with curved back, back and sides upholstered in black
Teak
Unavailable|$18,696
Perfect BO-77 Sofa by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A perfectly-proportioned 1960s BO-77 sofa by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. It has been newly
Steel
Unavailable|$2,476
Danish Two-Seat Sofa by Illum Wikkelso for Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Cologne, DE
Two-seat sofa, designed in the 1960s by Illum Wikkelsø, manufactured in Denmark by Niels Eilersen
Leather, Teak
Unavailable|$3,828
Danish Design, Kurt Olsen "Banana" Sofa Model 220, Completely Renovated
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, DK
Kurt Olsen "Banana" sofa model 220. Manufactured by Slagelse Furnitureworks in about 1960
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$2,990
Danish Senator Two-Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Berlin, DE
This senator two-seat teak sofa was designed during the 1960s by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen in
Felt, Teak
Unavailable|$10,168
Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has
Brocade, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern sofa model GE-240 aka "Cigar" sofa designed by Hands Wenger
Teak
Unavailable|$12,561
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s. Original
Teak, Leather
Prisma Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Prisma sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen by Cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1960s
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable|$1,435
coffee Table in Solid Teak, 1960s
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Amazing coffee table in solid teak witch is rarely seen, even from the greatest designers.
Teak
Unavailable|$1,136
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Foldable Tray Side Table, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Willumsen & Engholm
Located in Bremen, DE
Folding table designed in 1958 by H. Engholm & Svend Age Willumsen. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, the tray lifts off for serving and transport. The ebonized base folds for storage. ...
Teak
Unavailable|$8,194 / set
Teak and Plywood Seating Group with Green Cushions, Denmark, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Maastricht, NL
A seating group with a sofa and chair, attributed to Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Teak, Plywood
Unavailable|$2,990
Sven Ellekaer Teak Wood and Glass Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Sven Ellekaer , Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Sven Ellekaer teak wood and glass sofa table, Denmark, 1960s. Excellent condition. Worldwide
Glass, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Cubic Teak Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Basel, CH
CFC Silkeborg in Denmark. It features a solid teak frame with a teak veneered tabletop. The top has
Teak
Unavailable|$3,110
Danish Coffee Table De Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen 60ies in Teak
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer: Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Éditeur/année: France & Son / Années 1950'.
Teak
Unavailable|$1,136
1960s Scandinavian Friz Hansen & Sven Age Wilumssen Side Table
By Willumsen & Engholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bremen, DE
Rare folding table designed in 1958 by H. Engholm & Svend Age Willumsen. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, The tray lifts off for serving and transport. The ebonized base folds for stora...
Teak
Unavailable|$1,200
Swedish Coffee Table by Karl Erik Ekselius in Teak and Brass 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Singapore, SG
Coffee Table - Karl Erik Ekselius Producer: J O Carlsson in Vetlanda - Sweden - 1950s The factory started in 1930 in Vetlanda and was driven by furniture manufacturer J O Carlsson. ...
Teak
Unavailable|$3,170
Senator Three-Seat in Teak by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century teak three-seat sofa by Ole Wanscher. Senator Series. Manufactured be France & Son
Unavailable|$957
Table basse scandinave vintage en teck Trioh 1960
By Trioh
Located in NANTES, FR
Table basse danoise vintage en teck éditée par Trioh en bon état, à noter deux marques sur le plateau d'1cm environ chacune et une brûlure de cigarette de 4 mm environ dimensions :...
Teak
Unavailable|$2,000
Hans J. Wegner. Coffe Table
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Rectangular solid teak and oak coffee table with angled legs, top with raised
Oak, 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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
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