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.
Arne Vodder Armchairs Model 62A Produced by Sibast in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchairs model 62A designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast in Denmark. Price is listed / armchair.
Leather, Rosewood
1 Rio Rosewood & Leather Model 431 Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Geneva, CH
Rio Rosewood and black leather model 431 lounge chair by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Mobler, Denmark circa late 1950s Superb quality with fine details and patina. Manufacturer lab...
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Classic armchair designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Showcasing Vodder’s signature organic lines and refined Danish craftsmanship, this piece is ...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Made by Fritz Hansen Black Leather Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Magnificent black armchair from the 1960s. Model 3330. Made by Fritz Hansen for Arne Vodder. Completely refurbished with high quality full grain leather. Metal feet. Very elegant...
Metal
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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...
Faux Leather, Cherry
Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage carver armchairs by Arne Vodder. They are the model 418a chairs, designed in 1961 for Sibast, they date from the 1960’s. The...
Bouclé, Wood
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1953 This distinct design is by Danish master Arne Vodder, and manufactured by Ivan Schlechter The exterior of...
Leather, Teak
$954Sale Price / item|50% Off
Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
Leather
POLTRONA vintage France & Son Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa elegante poltrona in teak è stata prodotta in Danimarca nell'anno 1960 da France & son design Arne Vodder. Poltrona in teak dal design elegantissimo e pulito come nello stile...
Wood
Arne Vodder Armchair Model FD184/L Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model FD184/L designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Brass
$3,800
Arne Vodder Armchair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare Arne Vodder armchair in solid teak with rattan seat. ca 1960s Denmark.
Teak
Arne Vodder Armchair by Vamo Møbelfabrik, Danish Design, 1970s
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder armchair in solid stained oak. New upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline leather. Back of cane. Made by Vamo.
Leather, Cane, Oak
$2,786Sale Price|20% Off
Easy Chair With Stool In Teak Upholstered With Black Leather by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Komfort
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair and ottoman makes a beautiful statement in any room with its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned Arne Vodder and produced by Komfort...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Vintage Armchairs and Stool by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely stylish pair of Danish vintage armchairs and stool by Arne Vodder for Vamo Mobelfabrik. They were made in Denmark, and date from the 1960’s. They are of outstan...
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Danish Chairs Arne Vodder in Leather for Sibast Scandinavian
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Scandinavian chairs from the 1960s by Swedish designer Arne Vodder edited by Sibast. Structure in solid wood, seats and backs in bl...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of armchairs in rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture. Original seat in similar leather needed to be reupholstered. New upholstery on dema...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
Leather, Walnut
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By SL Mobler, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use - newly upholstered - Armrests 61 cm - labeled by producer - heigh of seat 43 cm
Fabric, Wood
Armchair Model 186 by Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic model realized by Arne Vodder in 1950s. Teak, leather and Rattan. Seat height 43 cm. Very good condition.
Leather, Wood
$3,295Sale Price|20% Off
Arne Vodder Vintage armchairs for France & Daverkosen, original label
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage recliner armchair by the renowned Arne Vodder, crafted for France & Daverkosen in the 1950s, stands as a testament to timeless des...
Fabric, Wood
$3,564 / set
Pair of "Ark" leather armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of "Ark" armchairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, in brown leather with rosewood frame and original label. Pair of "armchairs" "Ark" designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Fu...
Leather, Palisander
Danish Modern Rosewood Armchairs Model 62A by Arne Vodder, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchairs in solid Rosewood/palisander re-upholstered in pine green velvet. Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. ...
Velvet, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Armchairs for France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Vodder Mid-Century armchairs with pivoting back support. A rare and early pair model B092 / 188F by Arne Vodder. Made by France & Daverkosen, later became named (France & Son)...
Teak
Arne Vodder Teak/Rattan Chair "Model 51" for Sibast Furniture, 1950 Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare vintage Danish design teak/rattan chair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in the 1950s. Arne Vodder was trained by Finn Juhl and eventually became his business partne...
Wicker, Rattan, Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Armchair Model 166
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Vienna, AT
Arne Vodder solid teak armchair model 166 designed in the 1964 for Vamo Sonderborg. New cream leather upholstery.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Leather, Teak
$6,400 / set
Arne Vodder Armchair Model. FD188
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is the armchair “FD 188,” designed in 1956 by the renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder. It was manufactured by France & Daverkosen, one of Denmark’s leading workshops of the...
Rattan, Teak, 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...
Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder 1950 armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Elegant and stylish set of armchairs designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s.
Mahogany
Set of Four Dining Chairs Model Lene Made In Teak By Arne Vodder From 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four teak dining chairs, known as model "Lene", is a beautiful example of Danish furniture design from the 1960s. The chairs are upholstered in an elegant striped fabric ...
Wool, Teak
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use - Made of solid palisander wood - Armrests 61cm
Wood, Palisander
Set of 4 Arne Vodder Armchairs for Sibast Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Arne Vodder Armchairs for Sibast Møbler, 1960s, Denmark This elegant set of four armchairs was designed by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møb...
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
Arne Vodder set of 3 Armchairs in Rosewood and Leather mod. 431, Denmark, 1960's
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 3 Armchairs in solid brazilian Rosewood and Leather by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960's Marked Original cushioning. Leather still in good shape. A bit cracked but sti...
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair Model No. 341 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1970s, Set of 2
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Elegant pair of upholstered Danish lounge chairs designed in teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast. These were designated model 341 and date from the mid seventies. Armrests and legs are ma...
Wool, Teak
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...
Teak
$2,160Sale Price|23% Off
Armchair Model 813 Made In Grey Fabric By Arne Vodder & Anton Berg From 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
An armchair of Model 813, designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Berg and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. This elegant armchair is a masterful example of Danis...
Fabric, Rosewood
3x Arne Vodder Midcentury Stuhl P. Olsen Sibast Palisander danish
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 ...
Wood, Leather
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 ...
Teak