Scandinavian Modern Collection
Scandinavian Modern Furniture Collection (Denmark, Finland, Sweden; 1930–present)
The designers of Scandinavian modernism created the warmest and most human iteration of modernist ideals. Their work was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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 Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarapaneva.
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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable Scandinavian modern designs and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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Item Ships From: New York
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Danish Cabinet Maker in Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Eight beautiful dining chairs with inset leg detail. Handcrafted in mahogany with original wool seats.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Oversized Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Newly rewired with nine porcelain Edison style sockets. Ready for installation.
Some scratches o...
Category
1960s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
Teak and Steel Desk by Larsen and Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak desk with steel frame and pulls, with a left side return housing filing shelves designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Return dimensions; 39.5" W, 17.5" D, 26.5" H.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Steel
Pair of Wall Lights Attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of Danish wall lights, Denmark, circa 1960th.
Design attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sorensen.
Tinted glass and brass. Height 12.5".
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Pair of Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Blue glass cubes and brass fittings. Measures: Glass base height 13.75".
Base 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
Newly rewired with double sockets brass...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden.
Existing European wiring we do not guaranty functionality.
Rewiring available upon request.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Scandinavian Modern Wool Flat-Weave Rug "Spice Hall" by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Modern "Spice Hall" wool flat-weave rug with a field of shapes in light blues, soft greens and hints of pink and purple on a heather-ed blue backgroun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wool
Ceramic and Wenge Cluster Set by Jens Quistgaard
By Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A textured ceramic set with a warm glaze consisting of salt and pepper shakers and a honey pot with dripper nestled in a wenge base.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Ceramic, Wenge
Svante Skogh Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century armchair with a polished solid beech wood frame by Svante Skogh for Säffle Möbelfabrik. This chair has be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Candleholders by Sigurd Persson
By Sigurd Persson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four rhomb-shaped brass Candleholders designed by Sigurd Persson (1914-2003) Sweden.
Solid brass cylindrical base with polished rhomb plate.
Each example marked: SIG.P
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wegner Poster in Wyeth Frame
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare vintage poster of the cover art for the Hans J. Wegner book "Sitting Pretty". Framed by Wyeth in oak with leather inset trim.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Ash, Leather, Oak, Paper
Midcentury Swedish Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
High-quality mid-20th century Swedish rug by Ingegerd Silow.
Size: 6'6" × 9'5" (198 × 287 cm).
The history of Swedish rugs is full of extraordinary individuals, who managed to revolu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wool
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Handmade stoneware pitcher with applied handle and pale green feather glaze. Signed on underside.
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Collection of Krenit Bowls, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great collection of Krenit bowls, Denmark, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
Teak and Cane Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak armchair retaining the original cane seat and back.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Cane, Teak
Folke Arstrom Silverplate and Bakelite Cocktail Set
By Folke Arstrom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
High Art Deco cocktail shaker and eight martini glasses. Classic design. For GAB. Each piece stamped.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Strap Chair Attributed to Borge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Scandinavian Mid-century Modern design leather lounge / club / slipper chair with back and seat supported by leather straps.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Oak and Cane Easy Chair by Larsen and Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. The design features oak and caned in a modern linear form. Produced by Willy Beck in Denmark, circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of Mid Century Swedish Bent Beech Wood Hoop Chairs
By Gemla
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Produced by Gemla of Sweden with a glossy lacquered finish over beech wood with chenille seat and back cushions
Priced as a pair but also available ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Beech
Wingback Armchair by Hans Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Modernist Sculpture in Marble by Henry Heerup
By Henry Heerup
Located in New York, NY
Henry Heerup (November 4, 1907-May 30, 1993) was a painter and sculptor born in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
He studied painting under Axel Jørgensen and Einar Nielsen at the Royal Danis...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Marble
Oak and Leather Armchair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with the original black leather upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
Wine Bottle Rack by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and sculptural teak bottle holder for up to ten bottles of wine or spirits.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Modus Living Room Suite by Kristian Vedel
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Modus" living room suite consisting of, three lounge chairs with rosewood frame and original black leather upholstery (removable seat cushion has single button tuft and sling back...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Aluminum
Willy Beck Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish teak circular table with a lipped edge raised on three circular tapered legs joined by a tripartite stretcher. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen. Produced by Wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Green Glass Bottle by Kastrup Holmegaard
By Kastrup
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful green glass bottle by Kastrup Holmegaard.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Glass
1950's Danish Sofa with Oak Legs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Sleek and perfectly proportioned midcentury Danish Setee newly re-upholstered in a Purple Knoll Proenza Schouler fabric.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
Nesting Tables by Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of two nesting tables with inlaid stoneware tiles by Nils Thorsen for Royal Copenhagen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
Pair of Safari Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of oak framed Scandinavian Modern safari chairs with canvas seats and backs. Made in Denmark by PJ Furniture, circa 1960s.
Measure: 23.5" arm height.
Danish architect and ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Teak Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder
By Børge Mogensen, Niels Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is constructed of solid teak wood with integrated wood handles on an oak base with tapered dowel legs. Made in Denmark by Neils Vodder...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Teak
Model 620 Fiberglass and Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 620 three-piece section sofa by Dieter Rams with natural leather cushions in an off white fiberglass frame. Made by FG Design in Germany, circa 1960s...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair by Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood dining chair and leather chair by famed Danish designers Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen. Each chair features solid rosewood frame with the ori...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Set of Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Moller
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Teak frame with original black leather seat, Denmark, circa 1950. Each chair priced individually.
May be purc...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair in oak with sculpted backrests and woven papercord seats.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Pair of Danish Table Lamps by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of small bedside or dressing table lamps, the bases in gilt metal. Designed by Danish metalsmith extraordinaire Just Andsersen. Andersen, a...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
1930s Danish Oak Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Windsor chair in oak with the original Nigerian goat red leather seat pad.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Wall Lamps by Mauri Almari for Idman
By Idman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lamp manufactured by Idman, Finland, circa 1950s.
Design by Mauri almari. Marked - Idman. Featured in Idman catalog number 143.
Adjustable, coated aluminum shades wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
"Vildhästen", Märta Måås-fjetterström, Swedish Wall Hanging, 1933
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
"Vildhästen" Swedish wall hanging
Sweden, circa 1933
Initialed: MMF (Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
100% wool woven over a cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wool
Copenhagen vase, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
Copenhagen vase, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Porcelain
Green Pottery Vase by Lone Skov Madsen
By Lone Skov Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Lone Skov Madsen (b. 1964)
Vase, 2005
Impressed artist's signature to underside.
Lone Skov Madsen is an award winning ceramic artist and her work is in the collections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Ceramic
