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Arne Vodder Sofas

Danish, 1926-2009

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 piecessideboards, 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.

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Creator: Arne Vodder
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.
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1960s European Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Leather

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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Sofas

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Teak, Wool

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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Leather

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Ivan Schlechter, 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 b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Leather, 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.
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1950s Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Leather

Danish Modern Arne Vodder AV 53 Sofa
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Arne Vodder Sofas

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Upholstery, Teak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Sofas

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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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Vodder Sofas

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Fabric, Beech, Teak

Mid-Century two seater sofa model 164, by Arne Vodder for France&son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century two seater sofa in the model 164 designed in Denmark in the 1960's by Arne Vodder for the editor France&son. Simple and timeless.
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1960s Danish Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark, 3 seater sofa.
By Arne Vodder, Cado
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark. 3 seater sofa, furniture wool, dark exotic/teak wood. Loose cushions. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Wool, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Sofas

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Beech, Bouclé

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 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Fabric

Sofa by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AV 53/2 - 2-seater sofa in new aniline leather (Victoria, colour: Ebony) with legs in solid Brazilian rosewood. Arne Vodder / Ivan Schlechter.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Vodder Sofas

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa model 3330 was designed by Arne Vodder for the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the 1960s. A museum piece, rarely available for sale, especially in the two-seater version. This sofa is upholstered in high-quality amber brown natural leather. Spacious and comfortable pillows are loosely placed. The wide armrests resemble the shape of a wing. The legs are made of black lacquered steel. Perfect proportions, Scandinavian craftsmanship with a clearly marked line of furniture due this project timelessness. The traditions and philosophical assumptions of Danish craftsmanship have been translated into a modern furniture idiom. Vodder was born in Denmark in 1926. Trained as a carpenter and architect, he studied with Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After school, he worked as a designer in Hindsgaul, focusing primarily on office decor. In 1950, Vodder founded his own architectural and design studio with architect Anton Borg. Over the years, the studio moved to several locations in Copenhagen before finally settling in the suburb of Holte, north of the city. Vodder and Borg worked together until the 1970s. Vodder is best known for its furniture designs that were usually simple pieces consisting of natural materials such as rosewood and teak. His designs were often inspired by natural forms. Vodder collaborated with respected brands, designing furniture for manufacturers such as Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, Nielaus, Sibast, Kircodan. In the 1950s and 1970s, Vodder furniture designs were used by President Jimmy Carter at the White House and President Anwar Sadat in Cairo, and were incorporated into the United Nations Office in Geneva and graced many hotels, banks, and embassies around the world. His works have been widely presented both individually and in collective exhibitions with artists such as Verner Panton and Nanna Ditzel. Fritz Hansen, also known as the Republic of Fritz Hansen, is a Danish furniture design company whose history begins in 1872 in Nakskov. From the very beginning, Fritz Hansen and his son Christian placed emphasis on the high quality of their furniture, which is their hallmark until the present day. The long list of orders in the first fifty years of the company's operation confirms this. At the beginning of the 20th century, Christian Hansen began experimenting with the steam-bending of beech wood, and in 1915 he created the first laminated chairs, which became the company's specialty. Arne Jacobsen completely dominated the 1950s in the company. He started working together in 1934, but his breakthrough came when he created the Ant laminated chair in 1952. The next projects: Series 7 (1955), Swan (1958) and Egg (1958), which were designed for the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, became milestones in the history of Fritz Hansen and are still produced today. This sofa is in original vintage condition. It has a natural patina and traces of age, leather scrapes, pigment changes, traces of repair on the seat. The seat is 39 cm high. Literature: Catalog of Fritz Hansen, April 1968, page 72. Mobilia Magazine...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Metal

Arne Vodder 2-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s. Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable positions.  
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Beech

Arne Vodder AV53 / 3 Sofa by Ivan Schlechter
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa in Teak with Black Leather by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Komfort
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Arnie Vodder for George Tanier Mid Century Danish Walnut Loveseat
By George Tanier, Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, 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 h...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Vodder Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

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Arne Vodder sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Vodder sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Vodder sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Arne Vodder were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Grete Jalk, Peter Hvidt, and Frits Henningsen. Prices for Arne Vodder sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,705 and can go as high as $15,534, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,307.

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