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.
Pair of Arne Vodder Midcentury Danish Caned Swivel Back Dining Side Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Danish (1960s) dining chairs with exposed frames, caned backrests with brass-hinged swivel adjustments, a white wrap molded seat, tapered legs and stretchers. (AR...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
1950s Danish Solid Teak & Leather Chair by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Danish modern chair in Solid Teak chair designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen. Great condition with nice patina on black leather back and seat, as well as on solid ...
Leather, Teak
Stunning Pair of Sculptural Side Chairs, Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Pv
By Vamo Sonderborg, Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of sculptural side chairs, Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg Pv. Wonderful sculptural design. Superior quality and joinery. ...
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 teak frame supporting wrapped molded seats and backs, the backs with a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjustment.
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Cal-Style Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Cal-Style Mid-Century Modern side chairs with tubular chrome base and original upholstered seat and back.
Chrome
$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 Sibast, Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$4,738 / 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
$13,622 / 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
$568 / item
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1960s Danish Arne Jacobsen T-Chair / Hammer Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chair" / "Hammer chair" due to the shape. The chairs are from an early production of the chairs in t...
Stainless Steel
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.75 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Milo Baughman Curved Cane Back Dining Room Side Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman curved cane back dining or side chair. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery ...
Wood
$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 Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
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
$13,500 / set
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid cherry side chairs
Fabric, Cherry
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
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
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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder Caned Swivel Back Dining / Desk / Side Chair w/ Solid Brass Hardware
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Vodder caned swivel back side / dining or desk chair in teak with brass hardware for France & Daverkosen, Denmark and imported by John Stuart Inc., NY. Sculptural solid teak...
Brass
Pair of Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage teak and leather chairs by Arne Vodder. They are the model 418 chairs, designed in 1961 for Sibast, these chairs date from th...
Leather, Teak
Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Chair by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage teak and leather chair by Arne Vodder. This is the model 418 chair, designed in 1961 for Sibast, this chair dates from the 1960’s. T...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in
Arne Vodder Model 186 Teak, Rattan & Leather Chair For France & Son, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An outstanding design by Danish Architect Arne Vooder for France & Son, Denmark. One of our favourite designs, this chair is a study in elegance from every angle. Crafted form a ...
Brass
Sold
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of 8 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous set of 8 dining chairs by Arne Norrell for Sibast (1960s Denmark) features gorgeous teak frames with Nakashima-styled slatted spindle backs and newly reupholstered whit...
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
1960s Arne Vodder Sibast Mobler Two Rosewood 431 Armchairs in Salmon Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
431 lounge chairs Fabulous 1960s Arne Vodder Rosewood Model 431 Armchairs for Sibast Mobler Denmark New leather upholstery in Salmon on a Rosewood frame. Preowned original vintage...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 34.25 in W 25 in D 20 in
Arne Vodder Danish Modern Teak Desk Dining Side Chair for France and Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Danish modern teak arm chair, model FD 184/L, designed by Arne Vodder in 1956 and made in Denmark by France and Daverkosen. This elegant chair has a floating seat, a back that pivots...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder & Anton Borg, Teak Side Chair for Sibast, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder, Anton Borg
Located in Uppsala, SE
Teak chair designed by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg for Danish manufacturer Sibast in the 1950s. Most likely original fabric in a dark charcoal coloured back and a light grey seat. Good ...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Arne Vodder Model 51a Oak, Teak & Rattan Armchair for Sibast, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A personal favourite of ours, the model 51a is a very hard to find piece of design. Very few chairs can match the dramatic but delicate aesthetic of this des...
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Arne Vodder Upholstered Teak Side Chairs, a Pair
By Arne Vodder
Located in High Point, NC
A stylish pair of wooden chairs from Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder. Vodder’s past work designing homes is on display in the architectural lines of these chairs, in the rear s...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder Sibast Møbler Model 62 Oak Side Chair
By Sibast, Arne Vodder, George Tanier
Located in New Windsor, NY
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler model #62 oak side chair. Solid oak frame with newly upholstered nubby gray fabric. Structurally sound and sturdy chair. Signed under the seat, Made in ...
Upholstery, Oak
Arne Vodder Teak Chair, Model Ellen
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Danish armchair, model Ellen, designed by Arne Vodder for Vamo in the 1950s. Frame made of teak, newly upholstered in light pink fabric. The unique feature of this design i...
Fabric, Teak