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.
Midcentury Modern Leather Chaise Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking chaise lounge by Arne Vodder, in a cool and elegant design with smooth lines. Made from oak with wreathed cognac colored leather straps. A beautiful teak tray, shaped to com...
Leather, Beech, Teak
Arne Vodder Mid Century Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather by Bovirke Denmark 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Danish mid century wooden lounge chair by Arne Vodder in beech and original and beautifully patinated woven brown leather produced by Bovirke in Denmark, 1950s. In good o...
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Wavy Chaise Lounge by Enrico Bartolini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury wave chaise lounge designed and manufactured by Enrico Bartolini in the united states, circa 1970s. This beautiful vintage chaise lounge ha...
Fabric
$3,000
H 40 in W 28 in D 24 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood Leather Desk Chair
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder for Sibast Rosewood Leather Desk Chair. Rare danish rosewood desk chair made in Denmark circa 1970. Has adjustable height. Located in Brooklyn N...
Aluminum, Steel
$2,400
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid century Danish Modern lounge chair, by Arne Vodder, for France and Daverkosen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The chair is in very good, origina...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,280
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Chaise Lounge/Canape with Floral Upholstery, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This charming vintage Chaise lounge sofa is an elegant example of the Emma-style lounge chair, a form closely associated with feminine interiors and intimate seating from the mid-20t...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
$7,687
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in L 29.53 in
Midcentury "Ari" Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool and comfortable “Ari” lounge chair by Arne Norell, made from steel and leather. Striking and decorative belt closing on the back. Leather in a milk chocolate brown color.
Metal
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
$4,760 / set
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak & Beech by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Danish lounge chairs features a refined blend of teak and beech wood, showcasing the sculptural lines and organic elegance of Arne Vodder’s celebrat...
Fabric, Beech, Teak
$27,500
H 35 in W 67 in D 27 in
Rare Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge in Caviúna Wood & Mohair, John Graz, 1950s
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
A remarkably rare early 1950s chaise lounge by John Graz, representing one of the most elusive expressions of Brazilian modern design. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Graz maintai...
Mohair, Caviuna
$2,061
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 63 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The "Skye" chaise lounge chair designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft brown leather after full professional renovation. Produced in Sweden in the 1980s/late ...
Steel
$62,012
H 37.01 in W 22.84 in D 57.49 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Beech, Leather & Teak by Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare lounge chair with integrated side table, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Bovirke in Denmark, is an exemplar of Danish mid-century modern design, blending sculp...
Brass
$13,688Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Chaise Lounge by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautifully reupholstered chaise lounge The fabric is from Mercis with a Martindale rating of over 100,000 In post-war Europe, when the world was rebuilding itself, a young Swedish...
Fabric, Wood
Chaise by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare mid-century Brazilian chaise combining sculptural form with ergonomic grace. Its sinuous profile, balanced between repose and motion, exemplifies the organic modernism that em...
Metal
Midcentury Post Modern Kidney Shaped Chaise Lounge or Petite Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful modern design chaise lounge. It features beige wood legs with it's original upholstery. The fabric will need updating. Padding and foam are excellent.
Fabric, Wood
$13,250
H 37.41 in W 52.56 in D 23.23 in
Chaise Longue in the manner of Arne Vodder, Europe, Mid-20th Century
By Arne Vodder
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-20th century saw brilliant designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored modern shapes and forms. These artists experimented with new materials a...
Leather, Wood
$38,000
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Skive Møbelfabrik, Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen. These chairs were produced by Skive Møbelfabrik in the 1950s and have ...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 21.66 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Arne Vodder FD 164 Chaise Longue in Teak and Original Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Iconic FD 164 chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Cado, Denmark, in the 1960s. This elegant piece is crafted from solid teak, showcasing Vodder's signature organic lines and re...
Wood, Teak
Arne Vodder FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair France & Son 1962
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice reclining chair model FD164 designed by Arne Vodder for France & Son, Denmark 1962. This chair was made in solid teak and we newly upholstered it with...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Arne Vodder
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning danish reclining lounge chair and ottoman, model FD-164, designed by Arne Vodder for France and Son. This recliner features three ...
Faux Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair by Erik Jørgensen
By Arne Vodder, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Arne Vodder (1926-2009): Chaise longue with mat chromed steel frame and red leather cushion. Designed in 1972 and manufactured by Erik Jørgensen. Design Period, circa: 1975. Dime...
Chrome, Steel
Rare Sculptural Chaise Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Rare sculptural chaise lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1950s. Original leather strapping with beautiful patina on teak frame with original tray table. Excellent condition with normal...
Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder Chaise Longue
By Arne Vodder
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A very rare teak and leather chaise longue by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Bovirke of Denmark. This rarely seen example comes with an adjustable table with a solid teak top. A fan...
Sold
H 34 in W 56 in D 25 in
Arne Vodder for Erik Jorgensen Mobilfabrik Tufted Leather Sculpted Chaise Lounge
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Tufted Leather Chaise Longue on Aluminum Floating Frame attributed to Arne Vodder for Erik Jorgensen Mob...
Aluminum
Chaise Lounge in Leather Designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1950's Bovirke
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chaise lounge with beech frame. Webbing in seat and back of natural patinated leather.