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 rosewood chair original condition
By Arne Vodder
Located in Egå, DK
ARNE VODDER (Denmark, 1926-2009) for Sibast. Chair with armrests. Design from the 1960s. In rosewood and black leather upholstery. Measurements: 79 x 60 x 50 cm; 45 cm (seat height)....
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder teak and leather (desk) chair
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
$5,080 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Arne Vodder model 430 dining chairs rosewood Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Set of six dining chairs, model 430, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, these chairs are exemplary of Vodder’s refine...
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinoiserie rosewood corner chair Lovely rosewood chair with intricately carved floral motifs. Measures: 27 Width x 22 Depth x 32 Hei...
Rosewood
$575Sale Price|52% Off
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Chinese Export Oriental Hand Carved Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinese export oriental corner chair. The chair is finely hand-carved of quality rosewood with shiny lacquer finish and is made using...
Rosewood
Vintage Rosewood Hand Carved Oriental Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rosewood hand carved oriental corner chair Chic solid rosewood oriental corner chair hand carved in front and back. This charming piec...
Rosewood
$6,072Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.04 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
16th Century Italian Rococo Chair in Walnut and Velvet, Fair Condition
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s. In finely crafted walnut wood, red velvet and bangs, the antique chair is in its o...
Velvet, Walnut
$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 Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Arne Vodder Armchair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare Arne Vodder armchair in solid teak with rattan seat. ca 1960s Denmark.
Teak
$1,800 / set
H 34 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Rosewood Corner Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These corner chairs were handmade in China during the middle of the 20th century. Crafted in rosewood, the authentic mother-of-pearl inlay features natural motifs. Curved armrests an...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Rosewood
$4,963
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 27.56 in
Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
By Woka Lamps, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N. Bellati, Neues italienisches design, 1990. Material used is leather in silver, wooden ...
Leather, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Six Arne Vodder Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood and Black Leather. Signed.
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 armless dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and made by Vamo Sonderborg, Denmark, 1960s. Brazilian rosewood frames and black leather seats. Expertly refinished and reuph...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,615 / set
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Arne Vodder Rosewood Set of 2 Model 341 Lounge Chairs Sibast Denmark MCM 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional pair of seating pieces showcases an elegant low-profile frame with sculpted armrests and a gently angled posture. The organic form perfectly embodies the clean aesth...
Rosewood