Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa in Teak and Olive-Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish cabinetmaker, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s. Free-standing three-seat sofa with eight
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa in Teak and Olive-Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish cabinetmaker, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s. Free-standing three-seat sofa with eight
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Three Seat Sofa, Teak and Savak wool
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three seat sofa. With frame of solid teak Original upholstery of Savak wool. Made by
Wool, Teak
Sold|$4,570
Grete Jalk Three-Seat Sofa, Teak
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk three-seat sofa in teak, organic shaped armrests. New upholstered cushions with tan
Leather, Mahogany
Grete Jalk Danish Modern Solid Teak Four-Seat Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
John Stuart of New York. This sofa has a sculpted solid teak frame with lovely curved back slats
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Danish Modern Upholstered Sculpted Teak Sofa, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern sofa Attributed to Finn Juhl Denmark, 1950s Sculpted teak
Upholstery, Teak
Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen Teak Danish Modern Sofa
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern sofa frame designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen. Denmark, circa
Teak
Scandinavian Curved Sofa and Armchair in Original Mohair, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Curved Danish sofa and arm lounge chair in original Mohair velvet fabric and teak legs, circa 1950
Mohair, Teak
Danish design teak sofa newly upholstered in blue velvet
Located in The Hague, NL
This sofa remains in excellent condition, the sofa is completely new upholstered in light blue
Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa "Tornado" by Ib Eric Merthen for IRE, Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Karlstad, SE
of sofa that looks great from any angle. With the low profile frame of teak and details of leather
Teak, Wool
Midcentury Low Danish Modern 3-Seat Sofa Couch Daybed Solid Teak Grey Fabric
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful vintage 1960s low Danish three-seat sofa daybed with amazing solid Teak wood frame with
Rubber, Teak, Upholstery
1950s Norwegian Teak Multi-Functional Sleeping Sofa with Storage Compartment
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
teak frame Scandinavian beauty was made in Norway (stamped) but of unknown designer. The sofa is
Leather, Teak, Upholstery
Danish Modern Teak Daybed- Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Constructed from old growth teak, this Danish modern original daybed will transform any space to a
Wool, Teak
Sold|$6,895
Folke Ohlsson Model 72-S Teak Sofa for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s. This elegant sofa, also known as the Camel II, features a sculpted teak wood frame with sturdy
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, wool, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture
Wool, Teak
Johannes Andersen Sofa Set, AB Trensums, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Design
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
. Dimensions: Sofa: H 73 cm W 194 cm D 82 cm, Seat hight: 40 cm Armchair: H 73 cm W 84 cm D 82 cm, Seat
Textile, Teak
Poul Volther Danish Modern Sculptural Teak Sofa in Italian Boucle
By Poul Volther
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully crafted and solid sofa frames in sculptural teak having fresh Italian Boucle
Bouclé, Teak
Johannes Andersen Three Seat Sofa, Oak and Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen three seat sofa with frame of oak and armrests of teak. New upholstered with
Teak, Wool, Oak
Sculptural Hans Wegner Ge236/4 Sofa by GETAMA in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hudson, NY
Hans Wegner teak frame sofa by GETAMA with original fabric and spring cushions. Very minor marks on
Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak Vintage 3 Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful Danish sofa in solid teak, this model is called the 'Senator', it was designed by Ole
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$7,217
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa Table, Teak
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen dining table in partly solid rosewood. Flip flop extension leaf. Made by Christensen & Larsen.
Rosewood
Sold|$2,433 / set
20th Century Two-Piece Teak Andersson Suite Sofa and Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Classic piece of 1970s Scandinavian design Horseshoe shape with teak frames of good color
Teak
1990's Postmodern Danish Modern Style Teak Sofa by KSL
By Ekornes, Domino Møbler
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa for sale. Has a solid teak frame, and was manufactured by KSL
Fabric, Teak
Juul Kristensen Convertible Danish Three-Seat Teak Sofa Sleeper, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The sculpted arms stand out within the sleek, Minimalist, modern, low profile design. Solid teak
Fabric, Teak
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa by Klaus Wettergren, cotton fabric, teak wood.
By Trip Trap, Klaus Wettergren
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa by Klaus Wettergren for TripTrap Denmark. Original white furniture
Cotton, Rattan, Teak
Johannes Andersen Three Seat Sofa, Oak and Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen three seat sofa with frame of oak and armrests of teak. New upholstered with red
Wool, Oak, Teak
Johannes Andersen Three Seat Sofa, Oak and Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen three seat sofa with frame of oak and armrests of teak. New upholstered with red
Wool, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Tufted Teak 3-Seat Sofa by Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Danish modern teak sofa made by Domino Mobler. Features original tufted upholstery and
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Three-Seater Teak Sofa for Komfort, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stylish Arne Wahl Iversen three-seat sofa for Komfort from Denmark. This solid teak sofa has a very
Teak
Danish Teak Two-Seat Sofa by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, 1960s
By Sven Ellekaer , Komfort
Located in The Hague, NL
This 'Borneo' two-seat sofa was designed by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Denmark in the 1960s. It
Teak
Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa Model 121 Paperknife, circa 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant Paperknife sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen - Denmark, 1960's. Excellent condition
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat Teak Sofa for Niels Eilersen, 1960, Denmark
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period three-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960
Fabric, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker, Sofa Table in Solid Rosewood and Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Cabinetmaker sofa table with solid teak top and solid rosewood legs. Made in the 1950s.
Rosewood, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Table, Model AT15, Solid Teak, Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner sofa table made in solid oil treated teak. Model AT15, made by Andreas Tuck.
Teak
Solid Teak Danish Modern Sofa in Silvery Gray Fabric, circa 1980s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored vintage 1980s solid teak sofa with new silvery grey upholstery. This sleek couch spans
Teak
Danish Teak Three-Seat Sofa by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, 1960s
By Komfort, Sven Ellekaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This 'Borneo' three-seat sofa was designed by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Denmark in the 1960s. It
Teak
Sold|$15,000
Danish Modern Teak Modular Sofa, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-century pieces such as this sofa were of great design, using fantastic wood like teak or beech. The era
Bouclé, Wood
Danish Teak Three-Seat Sofa by Juul Kristensen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Juul Kristensen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This 3-seat sofa in solid teak was designed by the Danish designer Juul Kristensen and manufactured
Teak
Three-Seat Sofa of Teak, by Svend Ellekær from the 1970s
By Svend Ellekær
Located in Lejre, DK
Three-seat sofa of teak and cushions upholstered in light green wool fabric designed by Svend
Wool, Teak
Midcentury Sofa in Teak and Velvet by C.B Hansen, 1950s
By C.B.Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in oil finished teak and velvet. Designed and made by cabinetmaker C.B. Hansen. Great
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Frame Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Danish modern, sofa designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig features a distinct, solid
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54, in Teak, France & Son, 1960s
By Cado, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk sofa table with floating tabletop, tabletop held by brass pieces. Top of veenered teak
Teak
Scandinavian Sofa by Ole Wanscher FD 109 Wool Bouclé, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian design. The structure of the sofa is made of sleek teak wood, and the seating and back rest have
Teak
Sold|$4,751 / set
Peter Hvidt “Minerva” sofa set in teak France & Son Denmark 1957
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped sofa set model “Minerva” designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for
Metal
Three-Seat Teak Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø For Niels Eilersen, 1960, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period three seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960
Fabric, Teak
1970s, 3-seater Danish sofa, beige/white furniture wool, teak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Beige/white furniture wool, teak wood legs. Sofa was reupholstered by
Wool, Teak
1950s Danish Sofa Loveseat by Grete Jalk in Teak and Kvadrat
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1950s model FD-118 sofa in teak and Kvadrat fabric by Grete Jalk for France and Daverkosen
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54, in Teak, France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk sofa table. Top of veenered teak, base of solid teak. Made by France & Son in the
Teak
Three-Seat Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern design three-seat sofa designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured for Glostrup
Wool, Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54, in Teak, France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk sofa table with floating tabletop, tabletop held by brass pieces. Top of veenered teak
Teak
Grete Jalk Sofa Table, Model 622 / 54, in Teak, France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk sofa table with floating tabletop, tabletop held by brass pieces. Top of veenered teak
Teak
Danish Teak Senator 3-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Teak, seats and cushions in new Gabriel “Step Mixture
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored oak frame with contrasting teak arms. Original
Oak, Teak
Midcentury Swedish Kandidaten Sofa Ib Kofod-Larsen OPE Mobler Teak Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly sought after three-seat ‘Kandidaten’ sofa was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE
Leather, Teak
Three-Seater Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century 'Senator' sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Made from a clear teak
Fabric, Teak
Severin Hansen Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Side Tables, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of teak side tables designed by famous Danish designer Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev
Rattan, Teak
Fredrik Kayser, Two-Seater Teak Sofa/Loveseat, Model 711, Norwegian circa 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Beautiful Norwegian two-seater sofa or loveseat, model 711, designed by Fredrik A Kayser in 1960
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Danish Teak Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
Made in the design-centric landscape of 1970s Denmark, this teak sofa embodies the essence of
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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