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Arne Vodder Seating

Danish, 1926-2009

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 piecessideboards, 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.

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Creator: Arne Vodder
Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen

Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen

By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder, John Stuart

Located in Weehawken, NJ

An exceptional and hard-to-find set of six Mid Century Modern Model 203 dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, c. 1960s. These iconic chairs are showstoppers ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Armchair by Arne Vodder
Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Armchair by Arne Vodder

Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Armchair by Arne Vodder

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and iconic Danish vintage teak and leather armchair by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by France and Son, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, thi...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Leather, Teak

3x Arne Vodder Midcentury Stuhl P. Olsen Sibast Palisander danish
3x Arne Vodder Midcentury Stuhl P. Olsen Sibast Palisander danish

3x Arne Vodder Midcentury Stuhl P. Olsen Sibast Palisander danish

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten drei wunderschöne Armlehnstühle von P. Olsen Sibast aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Arne Vodder, einem der bekanntesten und einflussreichsten ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Wood, Leather

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjust...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Teak

Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Armchair in Teak and Leather
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Armchair in Teak and Leather

Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Armchair in Teak and Leather

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, armchair, model '430,' teak and leather, Denmark, 1960s. This dining chair is designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder. This modest and elegant ch...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder teak and leather (desk) chair
Arne Vodder teak and leather (desk) chair

Arne Vodder teak and leather (desk) chair

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in BE

What an Elegant Chair. This chair was designed by one of Denmark's most famous designers. Arne Vodder, who designed it for manufacturer Sibast. Sibast is a respected manufacturer and...

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1970s Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Teak

Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast

Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and extremely well made pair of vintage Danish carver armchairs. They were designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, and they date from the 1960’s. This model is very rare, es...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Faux Leather, Cherry

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956

By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dining chair having an exposed teak frame supporting wrapped molded seats and backs, the backs with a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Teak, Upholstery

Original Arne Vodder Stuhl Cado France & Son teak Midcentury 191
Original Arne Vodder Stuhl Cado France & Son teak Midcentury 191

Original Arne Vodder Stuhl Cado France & Son teak Midcentury 191

By Arne Vodder, Cado

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Stuhl vom bekannten Designer Arne Vodder aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl wurde ursprünglich vom dänischen Hersteller Cado aus hochwerti...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Teak

Arne Vodder Leather Dining Chair
Arne Vodder Leather Dining Chair

Arne Vodder Leather Dining Chair

By Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

Created by Danish designer Arne Vodder in the 1960s for furniture manufacturer Sibast Furniture, this chair is a wonderfully unique piece. With a stunning hardwood frame and upholste...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Leather

Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Arne Vodder Sofa Set for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Yellow armchair set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs in mid-century modern style. The set was designed by Arne Vodder, a ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Teak

Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder
Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder

Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A teak barstool with a leather swivel seat.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Seating

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Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Vodder seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Vodder seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 155 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Arne Vodder were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Kai Kristiansen, Erik Buch, and Henning Kjærnulf. Prices for Arne Vodder seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $296 and can go as high as $55,892, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,952.