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.
Classic Arne Vodder Leather And Teak Chair For Mahjongg Holland 1964
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and funky chair designed by Arne Voder (Denmark) and manufactured in Holland circa 1964. Sculptural teak frame newly reupholstered in brown leather. Perfect as a desk or o...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Arne Vodder designed side chairs for Sibast Mobler. These chairs are made of rare solid rosewood and retain original black leather upholstery. Leather upholstery has some cra...
Hardwood
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951 Additional Information: Material: Oak and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare set of 8 dining chairs m...
Oak, Cane
6 Danish chairs in teak, caning and leather, model FD 187 Arne Vodder 1956.
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian dining chairs. The backrests are adjustable thanks to a clever brass mechanism. Designed in 1956, this piece was purchased from the Maison du Danemark (Champ...
Brass
Rosewood No. 62 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s, Set of 8
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Arne Vodder chair : Model 62 Really a chair to look at for longer, elegantly shaped backrest and a seat that seems to be mounted the wrong way round. The moment you sit down you noti...
Rosewood
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
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very elegant set of 6 'model 422' dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast mobler, Denmark 1960. These dining chairs have a high spin...
Upholstery, Teak
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
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...
Teak
$1,986Sale Price / set|30% Off
Arne Vodder Model 422 Chairs, Rosewood & Leather, Mid-Century Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs in solid rosewood and original leather, by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder. Their graphic shape, both refined and assertive, as well as their beautiful leather patina ...
Leather, Jacaranda
Arne Vodder Chair for Sibast Møbler
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame upholstered with brack leather. Designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast Møbler in the 1960s. Original condition not restored.
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six mid-century modern chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. Produced by Sibast Furniture. Four chairs without armrests and two with them. Frame in solid ha...
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Teak
Stunning Pair of Sculptural Side Chairs, Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Pv
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of sculptural side chairs, Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Pv. Wonderful sculptural design. Superior quality and joinery. ...
Teak
Set of Four Arne Vodder Hardwood and Black Leather Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four Arne Vodder hardwood chairs, model 462. Seat and back upholstered in black leather with some patina from age and use. Manufactured in Denmark by Sibast Furniture. The cha...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,171Sale Price|23% Off
Armchair Model 813 Made In Grey Fabric By Arne Vodder & Anton Berg From 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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
Original Arne Vodder Stuhl Cado France & Son teak Midcentury 191
By Cado, Arne Vodder
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...
Teak
$6,980 / set
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set Of Eight Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder Model 422 For Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of eight dining chairs made of solid rosewood, wooden back with molded cup piece, seats upholstered in woolen fabric. Desiged in the 1960s by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture, mo...
Wool, Hardwood
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
$1,283 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
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
$3,800
H 28.75 in W 55.91 in D 26.38 in
Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid beech, reupholstered cushions in white bouclé. Designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen in 1950s, Denmark. A classic...
Bouclé, Beech
$4,729 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Arne Vodder Model 430 Dining Chairs for Sibast Møbler, set of 4
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant dining chairs Model "430" by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s. Stylish and comfortable!
Wool, Rosewood
$6,042
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, fully restored Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back black leather hardwood f...
Leather, Hardwood
$13,598 / set
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Arne Vodder Dining Chairs Model 203 by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 203 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Brass
$5,250
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in Eggplant leather with a dark purple powder coated aluminum frame. Incredible color and condition to leather and aluminum frame. All original w...
Aluminum
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Danish modern six-leg table and eight matching chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Measure: Oval table expands from 78" to 117" with two leaves. Perfect large-scale dining set wit...
Upholstery, Teak
$9,600 / set
H 32.12 in W 19 in D 20.33 in
Mid-century Danish Arne Vodder Brazilain Rosewood Dining Chairs set of Six (6)
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six (6) Brazilian rosewood dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabric, model 430, circa 1958 Denmark. Crafted of high quality Brazilian rosewood with finely ...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,200
H 32.75 in W 55.5 in D 29 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen FD - 161
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid Century Danish Modern sofa by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkersen, model FD - 161 made in Denmark circa 1950's. This example is in very good, ...
Upholstery, Teak
$12,000 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Arne Vodder Set of 8 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare & fabulous set of eight dining chairs by Arne Vodder, model #203. Designed and created from solid teak around 1957 by France & Daverkosen. Reupholstery is new and is fau...
Brass
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
6 Danish chairs in Teak, Cane and Leather, model FD 187 by Arne Vodder 1957.
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian dining room chairs. The backrests are movable thanks to a clever brass system. Two different canes (all chairs will have the same cane, the one in the main p...
Leather, Cane, Teak
Jacaranda and leather chairs by Arne vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Great set of 6 chairs (sold and priced per pair) designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Structure in jacaranda, seats and back in black saddle leather. These chairs perfectly embody the...
Leather, Jacaranda
Pair of chairs model 62 S by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent and rare pair of chairs mod. 62S designed by Arne Vodder. A clean and refined design down to the smallest detail. The solid jacaranda structure has very beautiful lines a...
Leather, Jacaranda
1960s Danish chair arne Voddee Model FD 186
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, Lambeth
Superbly crafted iconic teak armchair with Amazing green upholstered velvet fabric . Produced im Denmark by France&Son ,it dates frpm 1960 Designer Arne Vodder
Teak
6 chaises en palissandre, Arne Vodder, Sibast furniture, Danemark
By Arne Vodder
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Superbe ensemble de 6 chaises en palissandre de Arne Vodder pour Sibast furniture travail danois des années 1960 palissandre de rio massif assis en ...
Palisander
Four Arne Vodder Dining Chairs, Solid oak
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Arne Vodder dining chairs in solid oak. New upholstered seats with tan aniline leather. Made by Vamo.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.89 in
Special Listing For Kavi - 8 x Arne Vodder Chairs restored + Sculptural Table
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
These well-executed set of armchairs by Arne Vodder show beautiful lines in every wooden element. The construction of the chair is based on a design with a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The style of the frame is simple and understated, where delicate materials such as red leather and teak are allowed to emerge in the clear structure. The wood joints specialise the design and highlight the excellent craftsmanship this chair was made with. This sculptural table is attributed to the Italian designer Claudio Trevi...
Leather, Glass, Wood
Arne Vodder model 418 dining chairs Sibast Mobler Denmark 1965
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning set of eight beautiful shaped dining chairs model 418 designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1962. The frames are made f...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Series of 6 Danish chairs, Teak and Skai new, model 418, Arne Vodder for Sibast.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very beautiful Scandinavian dining room chairs. The completely redone seats (straps; foam and fabric) offer great comfort. Sober and very elegant design. Superb manufacturing quality...
Faux Leather, Teak
Classic Danish Rocking Chair by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A stunning piece of Danish design, this rocking chair designed by the legendary Arne Vodder for the Sibast furniture company is madre from solid rosewood and we have had the seat new...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Six Arne Vodder Dining Chairs, Solid Teak
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of six Arne Vodder dining chairs in solid teak. New upholstered seats with tan aniline leather. Made by Vamo.
Leather, Teak
Classic Arne Vodder Chair for Vamo Sonderborg Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and slightly sinister Arne Vodder chair for Vamo Sonderborg, made in Denmark circa 1960s. Teak and newly reupholstered in black Italian le...
Leather, Teak