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 Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak by ...
Leather, Teak
$3,337Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Vodder
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa bed by Arne Vodder for Vamo Mobelfabrik. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality, the fr...
Bouclé, Wood
Arne Vodder Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s. Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable positions.
Beech
$3,518Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa in Teak with Black Leather by Arne Vodder
By Komfort, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in teak and black leather, designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Komfort in 1960, is an impressive piece of furniture that exudes Scandinavian elegance an...
Leather, Teak
Sofa in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The sofa model FD-161, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the 1950s, exemplifies key elements of Scandinavian modern design through its use...
Fabric, Beech, Wool, Teak
1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Vodder Sofa, model FD161 for France & Daverkosen Denmark, c.1950. 2-seater. On the armrests with beautiful detail. Original cushions and fabric. Made in beech and teak armrests....
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid beech, reupholstered cushions in white bouclé. Designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen in 1950s, Denmark. A classic...
Bouclé, Beech
$5,131Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid Century model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater leather sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage Danish mid century 1960’s model 3330 Arne Vodder 3 seater sofa for Fritz Hansen in recently reupholstered dark chocolate coloured leather. Arne Vodder was one of the grea...
Leather
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Model 6 Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Model 6 Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 74.75 wide x 30 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.75 and arm height of 20.5...
Upholstery, Teak
AV 53 - 3 seater sofa in original leather by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AV 53 - 3-seater sofa in red patinated aniline leather with rosewood legs. Designed by Arne Vodder and made by Ivan Schlecter.
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Midcentury Leather Sofa Designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare midcentury leather sofa designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960. Original black leather upholstery. Produced by Ivan Schlechter, Denmark.
Leather
Arne Vodder AV53 Sofa by Ivan Schlechter, Black Leather, Danish Design
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Utrecht, NL
Black leather 3-seat sofa model AV53 / 3 by Arne Vodder, designed in 1953 for Ivan Schlechter, Denmark. The sofa has a slightly curved backrest that flows smoothly into the upwardl...
Leather, Teak
$4,055 / item
Arne Vodder two seat sofa, AV59
By Arne Vodder, Nielaus
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder two seat sofa in original light beige leather. Legs of oak. Made by Nielaus, model AV59. Price per chair.
Leather, Oak
Arne Vodder Three Seat Sofa in Teak
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arner Vodder Manufacturer: Glostrup Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 73? wide x 30? deep x 30.5? tall Condition: In excellent origina...
Teak, Wool
Danish Modern Arne Vodder AV 53 Sofa
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by Danish designer Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlecter known as the AV 53. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we ...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder Sofa for Ivan Schlechter
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
Arne Vodder two seater settee sofa for Ivan Schlechter. Perfectly restored in leather with down cushions.
Leather
Arnie Vodder for George Tanier Mid Century Danish Walnut Loveseat
By Arne Vodder, George Tanier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for George Tanier mid century Danish walnut loveseat This loveseat measures: 89.5 wide x 27 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat hei...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Two Seats Sofa by Arne Vodder Av 53 New Release
By Arne Vodder, Nielaus
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian two seats sofa by Arne Vodder AV 53 new release. On demand only. Delivery time: 6 weeks. Available in three different ...
Fabric
$6,952 / set
H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in
Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid ...
Chrome
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped ...
Wool, Oak
French 1950s Knole-Style Sofa in Brocade Fabric
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
This sofa, crafted in France around the 1950s, is a Knole-style piece distinguished by its classical proportions and refined structure. The high back and tall arms are connected by c...
Fabric, Brocade
Mid-Century Three-Seat Leather Sofa, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
This three seat sofa was made in France in the 1960s, in the manner of Pierre Chapo. The frame is teak and the upholstery is the original brown leather. The cushions are deep and sq...
Leather, Teak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and wood sofa or loveseat designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric ideally replaced, several minor stains. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Fabric, Wood
$8,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 111.03 in D 32.29 in
De Sede "DS-11" Modular Sofa, Patinated Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Sede "DS-11" modular sofa, patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970, set of four. The De Sede “DS-11” modular sofa exemplifies the great art of craftsmanship and design of the...
Leather
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 91.25 in D 35 in
Rare N. Eilersen Danish Modern Teak Three-Seat Sofa Mid-Century
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous N. Eilersen bentwood teak three-seat sofa. Actually this piece is very rare and hard to come by. There are very few images to refer to but I bought this from the original ow...
Chrome
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original green leather and black frame. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition.
Leather
Danish Designer, Sofa, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and teak sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Seat height 15". Original fabric ideally replaced. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Teak
$11,298
H 24.41 in W 88.59 in D 37.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco- New Velvet Upholstery
Velvet
$3,036
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Beech and Original Fabric, ca. 1950s
Located in Rødding, DK
A sculptural solid beech three-seater sofa in the Danish Organic Modern tradition, produced by an accomplished Danish cabinetmaker workshop in the 1950s and upholstered in a richly c...
Fabric, Beech
Arne Vodder Original Cognac Leather Settee
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
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 Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
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 two seat sofa, AV59
By Nielaus, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder two seat sofa in original black leather. Legs of beech. Made by Nielaus, model AV59
Leather, Beech
Arne Vodder 3 Seater Sofa Model. AV59 1980's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is the Model AV 59 three-seater sofa, designed by Arne Vodder in 1959 and manufactured by Nielaus in Denmark. The sofa's greatest appeal lies in its vivid, high-quality leather,...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Thee-Seat Sofa, Teak Couch by Arne Vodder for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century sofa by Arne Vodder, model FD164, designed in the 1960s and crafted from solid teak – a refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship combining functional clarity...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Sold
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 France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
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
Rare Arne Vodder Teak Sofa
By Arne Vodder, George Tanier
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A rare three-seat sofa by Arne Vodder exclusively for George Tanier. Features attractive sculptural design with flared arms, fixed back, and long reversible bench...
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 75.99 in D 31.5 in
Original Arne Vodder Sofa Midcentury France & Søn Daverkosen Couch
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3-Sitzer Sofa von France & Søn aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Arne Vodder, einem der renommiertesten Möbeldesigner des ...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 54.34 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Two Seats Sofa by Arne Vodder AV53
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The AV53 sofa was designed by Arne Vodder and introduced by Schlechter in 1953. The wide backrest provides a firm support for the entire body and, together with the generously design...
Fabric, Oak
Rare Arne Vodder Daybed, Denmark, Circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Antonio, TX
Rare danish modern daybed by Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik,(stamped George Tanier - Distributor). This mid-century modern daybed has been professionally reupholstered and is in gr...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder, Three-Seat Sofa
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder three-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather. Legs of steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Midcentury Teak Sofa by Arne Vodder
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An early midcentury teak framed sofa designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Glostrup in the 1950s in Denmark, the Sofa have beautifully shaped and sculpted teak armrests and solid t...
Teak