Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.
Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.
Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage pieces — sideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry.
Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.
As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.
Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Rare Arne Vodder Model 29A “Triennale” Sideboard in Teak for Sibast, Denmark.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
An exceptional and highly collectible Model 29A “Triennale” sideboard, designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler in Denmark. Crafted in beaut...
Aluminum
Rare danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast F...
Aluminum
Rare Danish design sideboard model 29A by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Danish Design Classic Sideboard, Model 29A in Rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture. An iconic piece of Scandinavian modernism, this Model 29A sideboard was designed by Arne V...
Rosewood
Rare Danish design model: OS29 sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood 1950
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Functionality: The Arne Vodder Model OS29 Sideboard in rosewood 1950 Denmark. Are you seeking a piece of design history that exudes sophistication and...
Rosewood
Rare vintage mid-century Danish design bookcase by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1958
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast F...
Glass
Danish design Rosewood sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1958 Denmark Rosewood
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with the Arne Vodder rosewood sideboard with tambour doors, crafted in 1958 for Sibast Furniture. This exquisite piece is not mere...
Aluminum
Unique Danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminium grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast ...
Metal
Rare Danish design sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture 1958 Rosewood
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with this Arne Vodder rosewood sideboard, featuring two sliding doors and aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast Furniture. Th...
Aluminum
rare Danish Design sideboard with tambour doors by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1958
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with the Arne Vodder rosewood sideboard with tambour doors, crafted in 1958 for Sibast Furniture. This exquisite piece is not mere...
Rosewood
$6,533
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Danish teak chest of drawers, 4 drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian teak chest of drawers. Four large drawers; the top drawer is fitted with small teak shelves that serve as dividers (for cutlery, perhaps), as well as a small...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Danish Teak Tambour Door Stereo Cabinet
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A striking record and stereo console designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, crafted in rich teak and bearing the original Sibast Furniture and Danish Furnituremakers Con...
Teak
$5,800 / set
H 30 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chest Dresser Pair
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Sarasota, FL
Beautiful pair of Arne Vodder chests, newly refinished.
Teak
Arne Vodder Style Danish Teak Sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage teak sideboard features elegant sculpted pulls, tapered legs and shapely leg stretcher for addition support. Spacious interior cabinet offers adjustable shelf ...
Teak
$6,200
H 31.5 in W 75 in D 18 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast 75" Tambour Door Credenza/Cabinet in Teak Made in Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Danish icon Arne Vodder, this wonderful cabinet was produced by Sibast, the producer of some of the most iconic pieces ever made, such as the Bovirke Chaise. This cabinet...
Teak
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
Teak
Mid-Century Arne Vodder Rosewood "7738" Sideboard for Skovby
By Arne Vodder, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home impeccable mid-century Danish Modern furniture design with this truly exquisite sideboard. Designed by the world-renowned Arne Vodder for Denmark's Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S,...
Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood
$14,136
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 18.51 in
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood and Metal, Denmark, 1960's Sideboard designed by Arne Vodder, made in Denmark in the 1960's, with signature tambour doors that slide smoo...
Metal
Mid-Century Bookcase by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Bookcase by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
Wood
OS 63 - Cabinet in rosewood by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OS 63 - Sideboard in rosewood with colored, reversible doors. Designed in 1958 by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Furniture.
Rosewood
$23,164
H 59.85 in W 120.08 in D 19.69 in
Arne Vodder & Anton Borg Bookcase Produced by Vamo in Denmark
By Anton Borg, Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding bookcase designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg. Produced by Vamo in Denmark.
Teak
$13,861 / set
H 35.44 in W 54.34 in D 19.69 in
Rare Pair of Rosewood Arne Vodder Cabinets / Sideboards, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb and very rare pair of cabinets or sideboards in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. Very good original condition with minor sign...
Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 71.86 in D 19.49 in
Danish Sideboard / Credenza Model OS29 in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful Danish design sideboard model: OS29 by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler in the 1950s. World famous for winning at the 1958 Triennale design award. The sideboard has 6 drawers ...
Teak
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H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.28 in
Danish Dining Room Set by Arne Vodder for Sibast Model: 212 Model: 430 Rosewood
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful and very rare complete dining room set by famous Danish designer: Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik in the 1950s. The set conists of eigth Model: 430 dining chairs in rosewood with black leather upholstery and a matching Model: 212 oval dining table with 2 extendable leaves in rosewood. The quality of craftsmanship is stunning, all chairs are sculpted from solid rosewood and the oval table has solid sculpted legs and edge. The wood grain is breathtaking. Table can easily be extended when desired in a matter of seconds. All chairs are in near perfect condition, table in near perfect condition some very very minor traces of use. Table measurements: Height: 73 cm Width: 297 cm Depth: 124 cm The 2 extendable table leaves...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 28.75 in W 118.12 in D 40.95 in
Large Conference or Dining Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Rosewood, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very rare and large conference or dining table designed by the famous Danish design grandmaster: Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in the 1950s. Made with eye for detail and the hig...
Rosewood