Folke Jansson Attributed Scandinavian Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
By Folke Jansson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sweden. Beautiful and angular matching down to the solid teak legs. Likely made in the 1960s and a rarely
Leather, Teak
Sold|$5,500
Mid Century Dux Four Seat Scandinavian Sofa
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
A long mid century modern sofa made by Dux. A teak frame with original blue upholstery in a woven
Teak, Fabric
Vintage DScan Solid Teak Danish Modern Sofa Couch
By Kai Kristiansen, D-Scan, Sun Cabinet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Danish modern sofa by DScan. The solid teak wood frame supports the light beige upholstered
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$1,018
Teak Wooden Scandinavian Bench, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Scandinavian sofa made from teak wood The bench features orange fabric cushions, we can provide
Fabric, Teak
Stouby Sofa 3-Seat Couch – Danish Modern Sofa with Teak Frame
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Super comfortable, fully restored, Danish modern teak Stouby sofa. Still doing business after over
Teak
Stouby Sofa Settee, Danish Modern Sofa with Teak Frame
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
couch would work well in contemporary or midcentury Scandinavian modern decor schemes. Our upholstress
Teak
Sold|$2,396
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Table, Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen sofa table in partly solid teak. Made by Christensen & Larsen.
Teak
Sold|$3,400
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Sofa
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Mid-Century three-seat sofa in solid teak. This piece has been newly reupholstered in a
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$2,500
Danish Teak Sofa with Sculptural Arms
Located in Houston, TX
Restored Danish sofa restored with a bold Divina wool fabric. Unknown maker or designer but very
Teak
Solid Teak Vintage Sun Cabinet Danish Modern Sofa Couch
By Kai Kristiansen, Sun Cabinet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage solid teak sofa my sun cabinet. The Danish modern design features an elegantly contoured U
Teak, Fabric
Sold|$4,793
Grete Jalk Three-Seat Sofa, Teak
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three-seat sofa in teak, organic shaped armrests. New upholstered cushions with green
Teak, Wool
Sold|$2,130
Teak Danish Skipper Mobler Sofa, 1970s
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Nashville, TN
Teak and leather three-seater sofa by Sven Ellekaer for Skipper Mobler in excellent vintage
Leather, Teak
Sold|$2,675
Grete Jalk Teak Danish Modern Sofa
By Cado, Grete Jalk
Located in Fulton, CA
A nice original example of an original Grete Jalk teak Danish Modern sofa. Retains "CADO" Made in
Teak
Sold|$6,447
Hans Wegner GE-270 Teak Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Rarely seen teak sofa produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark, circa 1954. Featuring bespoke exposed
Wool, Teak
Sold|$4,553
Grete Jalk Three-Seat Sofa, Teak
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three-seat sofa in teak, organic shaped armrests. New upholstered cushions with tan
Leather, Teak
Sold|$2,876
Danish vintage Daybed Teak Sofa, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern sofa with teak nails and legs. Folds out to a bed 186 x 94 cms. Intact original
Wool, Teak
Sold|$5,800
Grete Jalk Teak Three Seat Sofa
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Modern teak frame sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France & Sons Denmark, circa 1958 and
Teak
Sold|$4,900
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Four-Seat Sofa
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Long and low four-seat Scandinavian sofa. This beautiful sofa has gracefully curved arms with teak
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Teak Sofa Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Four-Seat Sofa Couch
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Early Mid-Century Modern Danish teak sofa with newer black upholstery. This sofa was recently
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$2,636
Scandinavian Sofa from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Scandinavian design teak sofa from the 1960s.
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$2,636
Scandinavian Sofa from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Scandinavian design teak sofa from the 1960s.
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$4,995
1970s Erkones Teak and Oxblood Leather Sofa
By Ekornes
Located in High Point, NC
A 1970s sofa by Norwegian furniture designer Ekornes. Bright teak and rich oxblood leather create
Leather, Teak
Sold|$4,395
Danish Teak Sofa Attributed to Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful Danish modern teak sofa attributed to Grete Jalk. Re-upholstered fabric which has subtle
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$6,343
Hans Wegner Cigar Sofa, Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar sofa, 1955 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored oak
Wool, Teak
Sold|$4,850
Ekornes Teak and Brown Leather Sofa, 1970s
By Ekornes
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful vintage 1970s Ekornes Mid-Century Modern Teak and leather sofa in excellent vintage
Leather, Teak
Sold|$3,700
Gerhard Berg Teak Sofa for LK Hjelle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gerhard Berg designed this scarce modernist sofa LK Hjelle of Norway in the golden age of Norwegian
Upholstery, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Three-Seat Sofa, Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen three-seat sofa with frame of teak and organic armrests. New upholstered with
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Three-Seat Sofa, Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen three-seat sofa with frame of teak and organic armrests. New upholstered with
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Sofa by Ole Wanscher FD 109 from 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Paris, IDF
acclaimed Scandinavian design movement that took place during the midcentury. His FD 109 sofa, designed
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Daybed/Sofa Hvidt & Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This vintage original Mid-Century Modern daybed is made from solid old-growth teak with an oil
Teak
Sold|$3,495
Grete Jalk for France and Sons Teak Sofa
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Grete Jalk for France and Sons teak sofa is a true masterpiece of mid-century Danish design
Teak
Sold|$5,328
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$2,800
Illum Wikkelso 3 Seat Sofa in Teak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oakland, CA
3 seater sofa in teak and nubby cotton fabric by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso (1919-1999) his
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$5,500
Poul Jensen Danish Teak Z Sofa by Selig
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Danish Modern Z sofa was designed by Poul Jensen for the Danish furniture company Selig OPE
Teak
Sold|$4,250
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Danish Teak Sofa
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Danish teak sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Teak frame with sled base. Beautifully executed sofa
Upholstery, Teak
Teak Framed Dux Sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid exposed teak frame sofa by Dux. Open teak frame supports upholstered seating area which has 3
Teak, Upholstery
Sold|$4,793
Erik Wørts for Ikea, three seat sofa, teak
By IKEA, Erik Wørts
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Wørts three seat sofa new upholstered with yellow fabric from Nevotex. Frame of teak
Fabric, Teak
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture wool, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Furniture wool, teak wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very
Wool, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Komfort Teak Three-Seat Sofa
By Komfort
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and comfortable three-seat sofa made by Komfort of Denmark. It has great craftsmanship
Upholstery, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, 1960. This sofa has a solid teak wooden frame and we newly upholstered it with very nice semi wool
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak Danish Modern Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Fulton, CA
A very nice, original example of a 1960s teak Danish modern 3-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson
Teak
Sold|$4,800
Danish Modern Teak "Z" Sofa by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak "Z" sofa designed by Poul Jensen for Selig. Newly reupholstered.
Fabric, Teak
Three-Seat Teak Sofa by Juul Kristensen, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Three-seat sofa by Juul Kristensen from the 1960s. Structure in teak and removable cushions with
Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Two Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsæ two seat sofa with frame of teak. Sculptural armrests. Cushions new upholstered
Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Two Seat Sofa, Teak and Hallingdal
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsæ two seat sofa with frame of teak. Sculptural armrests. Cushions new upholstered
Wool, Teak
Classic Danish TEAK framed sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish TEAK framed sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen .Beautiful teak framed sofa.The vintage
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Three-Seater Cream Sofa with Teak Paws
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern atomic mid century three seater sofa hails from the late 1950s and is an
Teak
Grete Jalk Teak Sofa Settee for France & Sons, Circa 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Peabody, MA
A model 118 sofa in solid teak by the Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Sons, ca. 1960s.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold|$4,550
Hans J. Wegner GE290 Sofa in Teak from 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE290. Manufactured at Getama. The sofa is in teak and reupholdstered in
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Table, Solid Teak, Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner sofa table made in solid oiled teak. Made by Andreas Tuck.
Teak
Sold|$3,595 / set
Teak Sofa and Armchair by Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak living room set 3-seater sofa + armchair designed by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
Teak
Finn juhl sofa table in solid teak, model 500
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl iconic sofa table in solid teak, with curved sides. Model 500, made by France
Teak
Finn juhl sofa table in solid teak, model 500
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl iconic sofa table in solid teak, with curved sides. Model 500, made by France
Teak
Sold|$8,700 / set
Peter Hvidt Teak Sectional Sofa Set
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Fulton, CA
A fine Peter Hvidt / Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak Danish modern 3 piece sofa set. Consisting of 2
Teak
Grete Jalk 118 Lounge Sofa in Teak, Denmark, 1960
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
made of solid teak and has the original black vynil cushions. Super shaped 3 seater sofa in excellent
Leather, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofa by C.E. Johansson for Bejra Möbel
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
The sofa is in fine vintage condition. We have changed to new Fagas bands at the bottom, which
Wool, Teak
Amazing Danish Modern Teak 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing Danish modern solid teak sofa. You just have to look at the details to see how wonderful
Sycamore, Upholstery, 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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