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Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1978 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish, modernist design, sterling silver
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture Signed by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
By Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Stockholm, SE
& Albert Museum, London, England Kunstmuseum, Düsseldorf, Tyskland, Nationalmuseum Stockholm. Powerhouse
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Figurative Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand 1943 - Scandinavian
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic director of Rörstrand from
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Ceramic

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Sculpture Garlic Handmade
By Arabia, Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist
Located in EL Waalre, NL
& Albert Museum in London. Artist Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist (Espoo, Finland 1928 – Helsinki, Finland 2005) an
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Modernist Set of Goblets, Christopher Nigel Lawrence London 1976
By Christopher Lawrence, Christopher Lawrence
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Christopher Lawrence, this very stylish set of 8 Sterling Silver
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michael Winter - Mid Century Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers - London 1979
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1979 by Michael Winter, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Sculpture Shell Handmade
By Arabia, Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist
Located in EL Waalre, NL
the collection of the NationalMuseum Stockholm and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Artist
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Modern, Abstract Turquoise Bowl - Scandinavian
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic director of
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a Scandinavian Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard, a master of
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Teak

Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961 A tapered oval shaped
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Gerald Benney - Modernist Sterling Silver Jug - London 1969 - Bark Effect
By Gerald Benney
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Gerald Benney, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Water Jug
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1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Ceramic Flower Pot, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Designhuset, Scandinavian Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic director of Rörstrand from 1950 until 1973. His sheer and elegant
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl Signed by Rolf Sinnemark
By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Museum, London. Bowl 4, dimensions: 25 x 11 cm, 10 x 4.3 inc Bowl 5: 32 x 13.5 cm, 12.5 x 5.3 inc.      
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Porcelain

Alex Styles Signed, Abstract Design Sterling Silver Centrepiece, London 1961
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, Alex Styles
Located in London, London
Designed by Alex Styles, manufactured by Wakely & Wheeler in London in 1961, and retailed by
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1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large, Gray Cylindric Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier Scandinavian
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Mid Century Pine Bench Scandinavian With Scallop Edge
Located in Dorchester, GB
Simple Scandinavian inspired three seater pine bench with scalloped form backrest. The corners and
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl by Rolf Sinnemark, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in New York, NY
design in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, in London. Measures: height: 5.75
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Sterling Silver Candlestick & Tray Set - JJ McGreal London 1977
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by John James McGreal, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Pair of
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Crystal Art Sculpture Claritas Handblown 1992
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in EL Waalre, NL
, Jerusalem, Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm and The Museum of Modern Art, New
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Crystal

Teak and Leatherette Scandinavian Mid-Century Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
ship around the world. Can be transferred to our London or Belgium Gallery.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Wood

Stuart Devlin, Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Condiment Set, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome Sterling Silver Condiment Set, feature
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Triennale pendant Light White Glass 1960s
By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
designed jewellery, sculptures, and furniture. More than any Finish designer from his era Wirkkala got
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Glass Art Bowl Handblown Lightblue circa 1965
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Glass Art Bowl Handblown Lightblue clear 1960s Description A large
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Stuart Devlin - Mid Century Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars - London 1969
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
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1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Design Sterling Silver Water Jug - London 1979 J. J. McGreal
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1979 by John James McGreal, this elegant, Sterling Silver Water Jug, is a
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin, Mid-Century Modern, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1973 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is typical
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1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Model N 402 Glass bowl, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, 1960s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian modern model N 402 glass bowl designed by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi Notsjö in the
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Saara Hopea-Untracht
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s Two mold-blown
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Art-Glass Vase Handblown Green Brown circa 1967
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Art-Glass Vase Handblown Green Brown circa 1967 Artist: Kaj Franck
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Scandinavian Brutalist Glass Bowl, Pertti Santalahti for Humppila Finland 1970s
By Pertti Santalahti, Humppila 1
Located in Aarhus C, DK
, (Coburg, Germany), The British Crafts Center in London.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Art Glass

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Europeans - Jean Clair, Thames & Hudson, London, 1998
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in London, GB
photographs from the late 1920s to the early 1970s, from the Scandinavian shield and the Breton granites to
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1990s British Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Paper

Scandinavian Modern Jens Harald Quistgaard Early Teakwood Congo Icebucket c 1965
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in EL Waalre, NL
immediate success in the USA and his designs were synonymous with modern living and Scandinavian style
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Plastic, Teak

20th Century Scandinavian Rosewood Sideboard By Troeds Of Bjarnum, Sweden c.1960
By Troeds Bjarnum 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
their pieces along with the model name and Troeds. In London you could only buy their furniture at
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1960s Swedish Other Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Wood

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Easy Chairs for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
his mark on Danish design history as a furniture designer and educator. In 1924, he helped establish
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Leather, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Armchair 3238 “Hunting Chair” for Fredericia
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Borge Mogensen began his career as a cabinetmaker, then studied furniture design at the school of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Leather, Oak

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Pine, Fabric

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood 1.5m Krobo Bench, circa 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, GB
refinished at our workshops in London.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood 2m Krobo Bench, circa 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, GB
refinished at our workshops in London.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 7-Mid -20th Century4/40 Stackable Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Howe
By David Rowland
Located in Beirut, LB
. Paul Cathedral in London. Each chair has an attribution mark and numbered on the bottom of the seat
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Chrome

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
quality rosewood which have been professionally restored at our workshops in London. The seats and backs
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
the teak has really nice graining. Scandinavian Modern design by one of Denmark's best designers
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Conference Armchairs in Oak Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
opened a business in 1966. Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen sequently evolved as renowned furniture
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Leather Chairs with Table by Kristian Vedel for Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Kristian Vedel
Located in Chicago, IL
by Kristian Vedel for Willadsen Møbelfabrik. This 1960s Scandinavian Modern set features gorgeous
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Leather, Wood

2-Seat Sofa by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960 Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
made the concept “Scandina¬vian Modern” world-famous. His furniture is represented in many permanent
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Fabric, Pine

Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The chair’s manufacturer, FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture company established in 1942, and Børge
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Boucle Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Carl Malmsten Small Sofa, c1940s This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

1950s Boucle Sofa by Carl Malmsten
1950s Boucle Sofa by Carl Malmsten
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Birte Iversen 1940s Vintage Danish Boucle Sofa
By Birte Iversen, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
This exceptional piece of Danish furniture was designed in the 1940s by designer Birte Iversen and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Bouclé, Mahogany

Birte Iversen 1940s Vintage Danish Boucle Sofa
Birte Iversen 1940s Vintage Danish Boucle Sofa
H 32.29 in W 70.48 in D 33.08 in
Pair of “Lufthavns Stole” Chairs by Ditte Heath and Adrian Heath, Denmark, 1969
By Ditte & Adrian Heath
Located in Utrecht, NL
Architecture in London (1951) and was subsequently employed by Hvidt & Molgaard. Ditte Heath (1923-2004
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Metal

Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture was designed in the 1940s by master cabinetmaker and
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Mobelfabrik in Denmark, 1959. This piece has been carefully restored at our workshop in London and features
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Papercord, Teak

Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
London and features newly woven papercord seat.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchair, 1966
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
made from highly-figured, solid rosewood that has been refinished in our London workshop. The seat has
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
our workshops in London. Literature: Arvid Berghman (ed) 'Boet', 1945, model pictured on page 48.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

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Sheepskin, Elm

Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
H 41.74 in W 36.62 in D 33.86 in
1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Ten Armchairs Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
sequently evolved as renowned furniture designers, showerede by prestigious awards like the Carpenter Guilds
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Eight Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
sequently evolved as renowned furniture designers, showerede by prestigious awards like the Carpenter Guilds
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Six Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
Johnny Sørensen sequently evolved as renowned furniture designers, showerede by prestigious awards like
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Twelve Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
sequently evolved as renowned furniture designers, showerede by prestigious awards like the Carpenter Guilds
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Oak

Yellow Stool by Nanna Ditzel, 1969
By Domus Danica, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
to London in 1968. In every aspect the stool is heavily influenced by the vitality of the 1960s -the
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London

Materials

Fiberglass

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Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage Scandinavian furniture london available at 1stDibs. A vintage Scandinavian furniture london — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage Scandinavian furniture london — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage Scandinavian furniture london, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made vintage Scandinavian furniture london has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Kai Kristiansen and Rörstrand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Scandinavian Furniture London?

Prices for a vintage Scandinavian furniture london can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $64,928, while the average can fetch as much as $3,488.

A Close Look at scandinavian-modern Furniture

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

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

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. 

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