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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Returnable Items Only
Hans Wegner Settee Model JH 555
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful and rare example by Hans Wegner, Model JH 555 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950.
Very good original condition oak frame and original fabric, b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
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
Barbo Nilsson, AB Marta Maas-Fjetterström Carpet "Blaarp" MMF 1962
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Houston, TX
"Blaarp" MMF Rolakan, large example, 239" x 84".
Sweden, circa 1962
Barbro Nilsson, AB Marta Maas-Fjetterström
BN AB MMF
Blue, white
Measure: 607 x 213 cm.
Handwoven wool in blue...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wool
Jens Quistgaard Odin Flatware for Dansk, 59 Pieces
By Løvig Design, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Houston, TX
Jens Quistgaard Odin for Dansk Silverware, 59 pieces.
Germany, circa 1958.
Stainless steel.
Labeled "Dansk Design Germany."
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ceramic and Wenge Cluster Set by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen
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
Carl Fagerlund Chandelier for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Berlin, BE
Bowl shaped chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors of Sweden, in pressed glass with glass stem and brass fitments.
To be on the the safe side...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Glass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier, Model K2-10, 1955
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Houston, TX
Paavo Tynell chandelier Model K2-10
Manufacture: Idman,
Finland, circa 1955.
Enameled steel, glass, brass.
Measures: 9 diameter x 15 height inches.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Swedish Red Art Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Red Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on bottom: "H 961/160."
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Blown Glass
Arne Jacobsen, Armchair, the Lily, Model 3208
Located in San Francisco, CA
Armchair with teak shell and armrests, chromed tubular steel base. Designed in 1970. Produced by Fritz Hansen, year 1970. (Capsule underneath seat stamped 1970). Both first editions ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Copper & Glass Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brushed aluminum in a copper coated finish. Newly rewired to US standards. New 6 foot white cord.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
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
Harp Chair Attributed to Jorgen Hovelskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice vintage Harp chair was likely designed by Jorgen Hovelskov and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen, Mobelhadvaerk, Copenhagen in 1960s. Its un...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Walnut
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
Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special lounge arm chair by Swedish furniture designer Bengt Ruda, who designed furniture for Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1950s. This chair has been fully restored, reuph...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
Vintage Swedish Footed Art Glass Vase by Erik Höglund, Boda
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Footed Orange Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Original foil label: "BODA, Sweden, Erik Hoglund." Engraved on bottom "H1671/220."
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Vintage Swedish Footed Glass Vase by Erik Höglund, Boda
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Footed Orange Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on bottom: "H 1671/193."
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
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
Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Luminous golden flame birch bordered with scalloped golden elm - a very handsome table! Originally used in Sweden as a "sofa table" or coffee table, this makes a wonderful present-d...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Birch, Elm
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
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
1960s Studio Crafted Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern studio crafted solid walnut coffee or cocktail table with a thick rounded edge glass top. This amazing sculptural piece is believed to be of Danish ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Walnut, Glass
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
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Modern Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Modern Pendant in a cloud white enamel coated finish with amber colored glass tiles. Newly rewired to US standards.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Spun Aluminum Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gold tinted brushed spun aluminum pendant with emerald colored glass tiles. Newly rewired to US standards
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Teak Coffee Table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare coffee table by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, Denmark 1957. Teak. Beautiful details such as the organic miter made sling-shot bas...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
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
Swedish Scalloped Edge Parquetry Side or End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Scalloped Edge Parquetry Side or End Table
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Elm
Mid Century Modern Teak Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern teak side arm chair in a espresso finish with new sunny yellow upholstery. Beautiful sleek and elegant design. A great addition to any room.
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
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
Swedish Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual triangular coffee table. Bookmatched mahogany top on three stylized flame birch legs.
Two sides measure 27.5" and the longer side measures 41.5"
The depth of the table is...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Vintage Swedish Art Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Boda
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Bubble Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Slate blue/gray glass. Some of the original label still attached. Eng...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Swedish Modernist Dome Pendant Chandelier by Verner Schou
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic dome pendant created by alternating strips of copper and black metal accented with bubble-glass insets. Copper chain and canopy. Glass diffuser around socket that takes on...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Copper, Metal
Surrealistic 1966 Etching By Gerald Steffe Entitled "Orpheus I"
By Gerald Steffe
Located in Chicago, IL
Entitled "Orpheus I," and numbered six of thirty, this etching was created by Gerald Steffe in 1966. Steffe was born in Austria in 1939, and relocated to Stockholm in 1962. He is k...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Paper, Ink
Painting by James Gordon Ogilvie: "Girls at the Table"
By James Gordon Ogilvie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Girls at the Table, dated 1945. Signed James G. Ogilvie.
James Gordon Ogilvie (1901-1972) is a listed artist, well-known for his genre paintings and landscapes. Educate...
James Gordon Ogilvie (1901-1972) is a listed artist, well-known for his genre paintings and landscapes. Educate...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Mixed-Media on Board Attributed to Peter Brandes, 1966
By Peter Brandes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very unusual abstract portrait the we believe to be the work of the Danish artist Peter Brandes. It is signed Brandes 66 and it is very much in his sty...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Velvet Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dark mahogany outer frame.
Hardwood inner frame.
New recycled foam back and seat cushion.
New luxurious high-end taupe and ivory windowpane-checked velvet upholstery fabric....
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Four Finn Juhl For France & Sons Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl and made by France and Son. Model 197 with teak frames and upholstered seats and backs.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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
