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
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
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Model 6 Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
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
$3,557Sale Price|30% Off
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...
Leather, Teak
$5,183Sale 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 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
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 Three Seat Sofa in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
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
$4,101 / item
Arne Vodder two seat sofa, AV59
By Nielaus, Arne Vodder
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
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
Arne Vodder AV53 Sofa by Ivan Schlechter, Black Leather, Danish Design
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
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
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
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
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
$1,453Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark, 3 seater sofa.
By Cado, Arne Vodder
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.
Wool, Teak
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 ...
Upholstery, Teak
Arnie Vodder for George Tanier Mid Century Danish Walnut Loveseat
By George Tanier, Arne Vodder
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 Nielaus, Arne Vodder
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
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
$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
$7,013 / 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 France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
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
$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
Danish Vintage Leather Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A very rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage leather sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality, ...
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
This classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen was designed and produced in the 1950s at his own company: Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Denmark. The sof...
Sheepskin
"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...
Wool, Beech
$3,152
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Teak Armchair FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 69 × 75 × 75 × 39 cm (27.2" × 29.5" × 29.5" × 15.4") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Original FD 164 lounge chair by Arne Vodder, made in Denmark – a sculptural ico...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels moderately distressed. Light staining on fabric. Paint splatters on back panel. Wear co...
Velvet, Wood
$2,239Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.75 in W 73.23 in D 23.63 in
3. Seater Sofa Made In Patinated Brown Leather By Arne Norell From 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in brown patinated leather with a metal frame, designed by Arne Norell in 1970, is a distinctive example of Scandinavian furniture design from the 20th century....
Metal
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Grete Jalk for France and Son Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 75 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 22 inches Good Vinta...
Upholstery, Teak
$5,100
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s A striking and generously proportioned Italian lounge sofa from the 1960s, beautifully crafted in patinated cognac leather with rich character and unmistakable mid-century presence. This three-seat design showcases the casual luxury and ergonomic comfort that defined Italian modernist aesthetics of the period. The sofa features gently rounded lines, subtly curved arms, and plush, oversized cushions for both seat and back. The patinated leather surface has aged gracefully, presenting a warm, amber-toned cognac hue with visible natural wear—adding depth, personality, and authenticity to the piece. Light scratches and marks consistent with age and use are present, enhancing the vintage appeal without affecting its structural integrity. Built for comfort, the deep seat and slightly reclined back invite relaxed lounging. The overall silhouette is soft and inviting, with a solid presence that makes it a perfect anchor piece for both vintage-inspired and contemporary interiors. From loft-style living rooms to moody libraries or refined office spaces, this piece brings Italian heritage and timeless design to any setting. Condition: Good vintage condition with attractive natural patina. Light surface wear and age-related marks, but no structural damage. The leather remains supple and rich in tone. Details: Origin: Italy Period: 1960s / Mid-20th Century Style: Mid-Century Modern Material: Leather (original) Color: Cognac Dimensions: Width: 220 cm (86.6 in) Depth: 90 cm (35.4 in) Height: 74 cm (29.1 in) Seat Height: 38 cm (15 in) This is a rare opportunity to own an authentic vintage Italian leather sofa...
Leather, 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 George Tanier, Arne Vodder
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
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H 30.32 in W 75.99 in D 31.5 in
Original Arne Vodder Sofa Midcentury France & Søn Daverkosen Couch
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder, France & Søn
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 Arne Vodder, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
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