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.
Scandinavian Modern Teak Settee by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish vintage two-seat offers a stylish teak finish with a uniquely sized two-seat settee. By Arne Vodder, this seating option is perfect for home or office setting. Please con...
Upholstery, Teak
Midcentury Settee, possibly Finn Juhl /Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Richmond, VA
Great, sleek midcentury settee recently upholstered. No markings but very similar to Niels Vodder's model NV53.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,850
H 30.5 in W 48.5 in D 33.5 in
1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...
Upholstery, Wood
Danish 1940's Settee attributed To Ole Wanscher
By Frits Henningsen, Ole Wanscher, Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and unique settee that seem to draw on famous designs from Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is most likely by Ole Wanscher who made...
Wool, Mahogany
Maxwell Royal Settee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A tall and sculptural settee with tapered wood arms and back, often attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Designed by Maxwell Royal in the 1950's. Hig...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Settee Loveseat by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Cotton
Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in solid teak. Very high design quality and workmanship. The piece is unmarked but the de...
Teak, Leather
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 54 in D 28 in
PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This highly collected early production original of the PK-31 loveseat sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen has beautifully aged black leather and patinated steel. Designed...
Steel
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...
Upholstery, Wood
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great blond color and with coi...
Wool, Beech
Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming and very elegant small settee made in Denmark around mid 1950's by Fritz Hansen. It's similar but a bit more linear and modern than his well-know model 8112. Solid and ...
Wool, Beech
$4,515Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.75 in W 56.88 in D 31 in
Mahogany and Ash Loveseat, Settee after a Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare mahogany and ash loveseat, settee after a design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The recatangular frame with grill ash wood panels and an "S" shaped backrest. Recently ...
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Teak Settee by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This petite settee teak settee is made from old growth teak wood finished in oil. Cushions are a vintage textured wool with a variegated tonal stripe, in excellent functional condit...
Wool, Teak
Arne Vodder for Cado Teak Danish Modern Sofa / Settee
By Cado, Arne Vodder
Located in Fulton, CA
Two seat sofa designed by Arne Vodder for Cado. Made in Denmark 1970's. Substantial, solid teak frame. Reversible seat cushions. Retains "Cado" label. Structurally very solid. Right ...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder Sofa in Original Patinated Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully patinated leather sofa designed by Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter.
Leather
Mid-century Settee for COM Reupholstery
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century sofa settee designed by Arne Vodder circa 1950, Denmark. Settee in vintage wool with new foam. Very comfortable seating. Can be used as-found, or reupholstered in choice ...
Fabric
Arne Vodder Original Cognac Leather Settee
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, cognac leather and rosewood, Denmark, 1953. Elegant two-seat settee in cognac leather and rosewood by Danish designer Arne Vodder and uphols...
Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder Red Leather Settee by Ivan Schlechter, 1953
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, red leather and wood, Denmark, 1953. Elegant two-seat sofa in red leather by Danish designer Arne Vodder. This sofa shows the great craftsmans...
Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder Sofa by Ivan Schlechter
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare settee designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Ivan Schlechter. Original leather with beautiful patina.
Settee By Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and sculptural settee with the original aniline-red oxhide upholstery and down filled cushions, on tapered oak legs.
Leather, Oak
Leather Sofa by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing three seater leather sofa designed by Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlecter. Upholstered in original rust colored leather with incredible patina and character. Unique shape with in...
Oak, Leather