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.
Two Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Arne Vodder for Glostrup, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Design by Arne Vodder for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Striking Danish design from the 1950s. Solid teak frames with hand-made...
Leather, Teak
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
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, beech, Denmark, 1950s. Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in blond...
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder AV 53 New Release
By Nielaus, Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lounge chair by Arne Vodder AV 53 new release. On demand only. Delivery time: Six weeks. Available in five different c...
Leather, Beech
Arne Vodder, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and beige fabric lounge chair, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 21.75" All items ship from ...
Fabric, Teak
FD 164 Adjustable Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son 1960S
By Arne Vodder
Located in Čelinac, BA
FD 164 Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son Denmark 1960s
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning model FD164 teak recliner designed by Arne Vodder in 1962 for France & Son, Denmark. This piece features beautifully sculpted armrests, an open contoured backrest, and three...
Teak
Arne Vodder Easy Chair Model FD 164 Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model FD 164 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. 3 Adjustable positions.
Leather, Teak
Mid century easy lounge chairs by Arne Vodder For Glostrup teak & brass, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century easy lounge chairs by Arne Vodder For Glostrup , Denmark, teak & brass, 1960s, Set of 2 It is in great condition. However, as with all the vintage items some minor wea...
Brass
Pegasus Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for Kircodan, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pegasus lounge chair designed by Arne Vodder for Kircodan, Denmark, 1960's. Solid teak wood with seat and backrest in cognac leather. Signed with producer's plate.
Leather, Teak
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
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
$14,216 / set
Rare Pair of AV-53 Easychairs by Arne Vodder 1953
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of model AV-53 by Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter Copenhagen. Designed in 1953. With legs in beautiful wood. Produced 1950s. All in original condition, with the Ivan Schlechter ...
Fabric, Wood
Arne Vodder, FD 161 teak and beech loung chair, France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Uppsala, SE
Teak and beech lounge chair designed by Arne Vodder for Danish manufacturer France & Søn in the 1960s. Later patterned fabric in a blu, white and grey. Very nice design with the wide...
Fabric, Beech, Teak
$5,359 / item
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Chaise
By Arne Vodder
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating...
Aluminum, Chrome
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 for Kircodan Danish Teak and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Angelo, TX
This teak framed lounge chair of Danish origin from the 1950s is organically shaped and is signed by Arne Vodder for Kircodan. The wooden frame is based on curved lines and round edg...
Leather, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder AV 53 New Release
By Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lounge chair by Arne Vodder AV 53 new release. On demand only. Delivery time: 6 weeks. Available in three different fa...
Beech
Vintage Brown Leather Chaise Longue
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a fluid silhouette crafted of bronzed cylindrical steel, padded in expanded polyurethane, and upholstered in vintage brown leather, this elegant chaise longue makes for th...
Leather
$4,991Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufactured by Cassina edition circa 1970's. Signed on chrome: Le Corbusier, LC4, 98...
Chrome, Metal
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 33 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by Tormod Alnas. Soft Brown Leather with Canvas backing and sling chrome frame. Good Vin...
Chrome
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Fabric, Wood
$2,182Sale Price|68% Off
H 30 in W 27 in D 23 in
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
By Cado, France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Arms are removable. You can use as armless lounge as well. (See final pho...
Textile, Rosewood
$12,950 / set
H 35 in W 35 in D 33 in
Arne Norell Inca" Scandinavian Modern Safari Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair Scandinavian Inca Lounge Chairs with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s. Small repair on one chair. 2 chairs and 1 ottoman. Labeled. Original fabric. Price for set of 3.
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Lounge Chair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Repolished stained beech legs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech
$1,900
H 31 in W 25 in D 29 in
Josef Frank Attribution, Red Fabric, Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Manhasset, NY
Josef Frank Attribution, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Red Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s A modernist slatted wood arm chair attributed to Josef Frank and produced in Denmark in the midd...
Fabric, Wood
$3,450 / set
H 36 in W 30.75 in D 31 in
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1970
By Maurice Villency, Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman probably made around 1970 or early in that decade. It is Danish but we are unsure of the Designer and maker as it is unmarked. However, i...
Wool, Teak
$6,600 / set
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
A Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beech & Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of curved lounge chairs, reupholstered in shearling lambswool, designed by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of sturdy beech wood and adorned with cozy lambsw...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs on a smooth wooden frame with elegantly curved armrests and slatted backrests. The armchairs are each fitted with a seat and backrest cushion. The cushions have...
Fabric, Beech
$12,704
H 35.83 in W 25.6 in D 66.15 in
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Bruno Mathssons iconic "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in 1964 at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Edition with patinated saddle leather. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina. Equi...
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage Arne Vodder AV 53 Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Long Island City, NY
A nicely proportioned lounge chair by Arne Vodder, manufactured by Ivan Schlechter in the early 1950s. We love the streamlined profile and the simple decorative detail of the blind t...
Leather, Sheepskin, Rosewood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Danish Mid-Century Lounge Armchair, Teak Easy Chair by Arne Vodder, France & Son
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 31.5" × 39.4" × 29.5" (Width × Height × Depth) Description: This original Mid-Century FD 164 lounge chair was designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s and manufactur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Danish Mid-Century Lounge Armchair, Teak Easy Chair by Arne Vodder, France & Son
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 31.5" × 39.4" × 29.5" (Width × Height × Depth) Description: This original Mid-Century FD 164 lounge chair was designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s and manufactur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder FD-164 Lounge Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 31” L x 33” D x 38” H (17.5” SH) Description: A vintage teak lounge chair by Arne Vodder. Leather upholstery. Has three seating posit...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 40.56 in W 30.32 in D 31.11 in
Iconic Model 164 Danish Designed lounge chair By Arne Vodder For France & Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Timeless and elegant this wonderful original example of a model 164 armchair by the iconic Danish designer Arne Vodder is offered in superb untouched original condition. Collected wo...
Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Pair of 'FD164' easy chairs by Arne Vodder for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two 'FD164' easy chairs by Arne Vodder for CADO, Denmark 1960s. The frame is made of teak wood and the cushions are reupholstered with a light blue fabric. The set ...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder lounge chair in solid teak. New upholstered cushions with blue wool. Made by Vamo.
Teak, Wool
Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s
By John Stuart, Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Vodder's iconic FD164 Reclining Lounge Chair in rare rosewood c1960s. This is a one-person-owner who had no kids, no pets, and was a non-smoker. This is a wonderful example with...
Fabric, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair for Ivan Schlechter
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder lounge chair in original nature patinated leather. Legs of oak. Made by Ivan Schlechter. With metal plate from cabinetmaker.
Leather, Bouclé, Teak
Arne Vodder AV 53 Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare early production AV 53 lounge chair designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Ivan Schlechter. This design is a softer form and takes from the more traditio...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Danish armchairs Teak, Brass Fabric, model F315, Arne Vodder/Glostrup.
By Arne Vodder, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian living room armchairs. Sober and very elegant design with its curved armrests and brass hinges. Superb manufacturing quali...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Adjustable Lounge Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Early mixed wood version of Arne Vodder's lounge chair for Bovirke, made by France and Son in the 1950s. It was sold as Model 161 by F&S. Featuring a Royal Danish Beech frame with Wa...
Teak, Walnut