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.
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Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Narrow Wall Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Scandinavian Danish modern teak wood mirror. not Wired to hang. Very solid mirror with solid teak wood frame with a black lacquer detail. 22" x 44.25" x 1.25" deep.
Mirror, Teak
Midcentury Round Teak Veneer Wall Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Simple design.
Mirror, Wood
$1,150
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen - Midcentury Square Hanging
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare teak square hanging wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous old growth teak wood grain throughout the rectangular frames. Stunning in person. Mirror glas...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wall hung mirror with solid and slightly concave teak profiles that has been assembled without the use of metal. It was designed and manufactured by...
Teak
Mid-century Danish Teak Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century Danish teak mirror with polished edge Measurements W 15'' x D 0,50'' x H 36,5''
Teak
Danish Modern Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Wall Mirror #2
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern midcentury wall mirror was designed by Aksel Kjersgaard in the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, this mirror is joined with the designer’s signature exposed dowel an...
Mirror, Teak
Danish Modern Beveled Edge Teak Wall Mirror
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern midcentury teak framed wall mirror is the perfect accessory for any modern entryway. A solid teak frame is showcased by a beveled edge. In excellent original condi...
Mirror, Teak
Midcentury Wall Mirror by K. Thomsen, Danish Modern, 1960s
By K. Thomsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in teak. Designed and made by cabinetmaker K. Thomsen. Great original condition, circa 1960.
Teak
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in rosewood. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Rosewood
Midcentury Long Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
Mirror, Teak
Midcentury Long Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type.
Mirror, Teak
1970s, Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear. - Frame made of teak wood.
Mirror, Teak
Danish Designer, Wall Mirror, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak wall mirror designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Teak
Full length Santos Rosewood Cheval Mirror by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a beautiful example of the rare Rosewood version of a classic Scandinavian modern design Cheval Mirror with drawer, in great condition. The wood used on this piece is Santos...
Mirror, Hardwood
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Danish Teak Modern Wall Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Danish modern teak with paint dark green cannelure stripes. Measures 27" in width and 37.5" in height.
Mirror, Teak, Paint
Beautiful Mid-Century Floor Mirror with Floating Drawer by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish teak mirror designed by Arne Vodder with single drawer cabinet and full-length pivoting mirror supported by angled legs and brass hardware. Mirror can tilt and is fully adjust...
Brass
Arne Vodder and Anton Borg Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century free-form mirror with polished edge designed by Arne Vodder and Anton Borg for Vamo Sonderborg, circa 1955 Denmark.
Mirror, Teak
Danish Teak Dressing Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design vanity that will love you.?This Danish beauty is made in teak veneer and design by Arne Vodder for Sibast. The mirror of this vanity is oval shaped and suspended from t...
Teak
Arne Vodder Rosewood Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted rosewood frame mirror. Designed by Arne Vodder. Produced in Denmark circa 1960.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Chest of Drawers and Mirror
By Sibast, NC Möbler, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Wonderful set by Arne Vodder for Sibast NC Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960. This rare chest of drawers with its matching mirror is considered a Mid-Century modernist Classic. Trademark A...
Hardwood
Arne Vodder Rosewood Hall Set
By Arne Vodder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Super quality set, as you would expect from Master Cabinet Maker and designer Arne Vodder, consisting of a low single drawer unit and a two-drawer unit above, all with the distinctiv...
Rosewood
Sold
H 62 in W 19 in D 15 in
Teak Cheval Floor Mirror with Floating Drawer by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Teak Cheval floor mirror with floating drawer by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s. We offer free regular deliveries to NYC and Philadelphia area. Deliver...
Mirror, Teak
Danish Modern Cheval Mirror by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
Teakwood mirror on stand with single drawer beneath. Marked "Made in Denmark." Great form and size.
Teak