$909Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in W 36.23 in D 20.87 in
Vintage MidCentury Modern Scandinavian CherryWood Coffee Table with Woven Shelf
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
table has a handy, woven shelf. Its size will be an advantage in smaller rooms, where functionality is
Cherry
$2,400 / set
H 20.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair 1960s Teak + Cane Danish Sofa Tables Vintage Mid-Century Magazine Shelf
By Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful condition, procured from the original owner. Trioh burnished markings to undersides. Lightly refinished and teak oiled top surfaces W 29.5 × D 20.5 × H 20.5 in
Cane, Teak
$2,164
H 10.83 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Rare Shelf, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Birch
$2,645
H 27.56 in W 59.45 in D 10.24 in
Rare Glass and Brass Wall Shelf System, Ahti Taskinen, 1960/1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
shelves. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Timeless Scandinavian Modern design.
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table with Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Delightful vintage Danish teak side, accent or end table with shelf. Made in Denmark.
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Danish teak side table featuring cane shelf and single drawer with half moon pull. A
Cane, Teak
Unavailable
H 19 in W 62.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Coffee Table With Rattan Magazine Shelf
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern cocktail table in teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak wood shelf of Scandinavian manufacture. Characterized by the distinctive shape of the wooden
Teak
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Shelf
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1950s vintage Scandinavian shelf with teak wood shelves and iron structure. In remarkable
Iron
Vintage Scandinavian Wood Shelf Display and Cabinet
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage unique Scandinavian cabinet with attached cubby shelves. The bottom credenza portion has
Wood
Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System 1970s
By Quality System
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage Scandinavian pine shelf by Pelly System designed in 1947, is fully modular and compatible
Pine
Scandinavian Style Mid-Century Teak Side Table with Shelf
Located in Astoria, NY
Scandinavian Modern style. In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. 110883.
Mirror with vintage shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s teak framed mirror. Peculiar piece of vintage Scandinavian modernism with double
Teak
Vintage Modern Five Shelf Bookcase
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Modern Bookcase with Adjustable Shelving combines vintage charm with practical storage
Wood, Rosewood
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H 20.75 in W 21 in D 29 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table with Shelf by Johannes Hansen of Denmark
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Scandinavian Modern style, including floating lower shelf on gently curved stretchers, stationed between round
Wood, Teak
Vintage Mirror with Shelf and Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with mirror. Original hanging mirror equipped with shelf with drawers. The light
Oak
Vintage bookcase with pull-out shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with shelving and writing desk. A simple and functional piece of furniture consisting of a sideboard with hinged doors and 4 drawers on which rests a frame with s...
Teak
Vintage German Modern Rosewood Desk with Drawers and Shelf
By Dyrlund, Moser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. There are two wide and deep drawers at right. There is a private shelf space above the stack of drawers
Rosewood
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H 47.25 in W 57.88 in D 7.49 in
Vintage wall shelf designed by A.D. Dekker for Tomado in the 1960s
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage wall shelf designed by A.D. Dekker for Tomado in the 1960s. Dimensions: Width: 147 cm
Wood
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H 19.3 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table with Shelf&Pull-Out Top
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
consistent graining. The table has a shelf attached with brass elements. It also has a pull-out top finished
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Table with Lower Shelf, Manufactured by Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Astoria, NY
Andreas Tuck, circa 1950s with lower shelf. Very good vintage condition, with age appropriate wear
Wood
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H 78.35 in W 120.48 in D 18.9 in
Model "Välipala" Shelf System, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, HMN, 1950/1960s
By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Välipala" shelf system, designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by
Wood, Teak, Paint
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H 23 in W 26 in D 20 in
Pair of Peter Hvidt Two-Tier End Tables in Teak with Cane Shelf for France & Son
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of Scandinavian Modern two-tier end tables in teak wood, by designer Peter Hvidt for
Cane, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Shelf, teak, iron, Scandinavia 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Scandinavian Shelf, teak, iron, Scandinavia 1960s. Elegant vintage book shelf in
Brass, Iron
Vintage bookcase with pull-out shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
with lockable hinged doors inside which are two small drawers and a shelf; the top can be pulled out if
Wood
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H 61.82 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
1950s Vintage Bookcase / Shelfs In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very decorative Scandinavian bookcase cabinet made in Sweden in the 1950s. The teak cabinet with
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
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H 7.88 in W 22.05 in L 7.88 in
Scandinavian Vintage Oak Freestanding Book Shelf or Crib 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Freestanding oak shelf or book cradle to place on your table, desk, bench or wherever you prefer to
Oak
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Danish teak wall shelf.
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Book Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Scandinavian Modern teak bookcase consists of three uprights and eight shelves. It is marked
Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table with Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful vintage rosewood coffee table with shelf and tapered legs. Wonderful rosewood graining on
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Coffee Table with Teak Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage teak coffee table featuring cane shelf and wonderful teak graining throughout. Made in
Cane, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful vintage teak coffee table with a beautifully handcrafted cane shelf set below a teak
Cane, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Delightful vintage Danish teak coffee table with cane shelf. Beautiful craftsmanship of this piece
Cane, Teak
Vintage Teak Shelf by AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Nybrofabriken 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely little teak shelf for any wall produced by AB Nybrofabriken, Fröseke, Sweden, 1960s
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Teak Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome vintage 1960s Danish teak coffee table, beautifully made, with a lower shelf with
Vintage Danish Teak Side Table with Vinyl Chord Shelf
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stunning small-scale vintage Danish teak side table with zig-zag vinyl cord shelf. Made in Denmark.
Teak
Vintage Teak Wall Shelf with Two Drawers, Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative teak veneer wall shelf - produced in Sweden in the1950s. The shelf has two small drawers
Metal
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table with Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished There is a science
Teak
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H 20.08 in W 60.24 in D 20.87 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table with Shelf, Andreas Hansen, Arrebo, 1960s
By Andreas Hansen, Arrebo Mobler
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
teak coffee table with shelf, in very good vintage condition. A gorgeous Mid-Century piece, crafted
Teak
Vintage Angleshaped Teak Shelf, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative angle shaped teak shelf - produced in Sweden in the 1950s. A shelf for any wall in the
Teak
$10,151 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
French Art Deco 1920s Wrought Iron Table
Located in CA, CA
An elegant French Art Deco wrought iron table. Understated in it simplicity the forging of this piece has been executed with great precision the interior of each of the ribon scrolls...
Wrought Iron
$5,218Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Celina Decorações, Console Table, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted console table or shelf produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25"H x 31.5"W x 8.25"D All items ship from Hi...
Wood
$13,827 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$5,513 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
ST66 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
By Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring. Each piece of this collection is un...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$5,250
H 27.75 in Dm 20.5 in
Midcentury Italian Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Table with Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian Maison Jansen style steel and brass side table from the mid 20th century with white veined round shaped marble top, ring pulls, lower ring and hoof feet. Created in...
Marble, Brass, Steel
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$13,950 / item
H 20 in Dm 11 in
Hanging Pendant Caged Light Sculpture Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - LARGE J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection...
Steel
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.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
With an in-house workshop, the gallery not only proposes beautifully restored vintage classics but also recently launched a line of pieces under license, spearheaded by Arnold Madsen’s iconic Clam chair.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.
Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow want their new endeavor to educate both students and professionals about furniture design.