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 for Sibast Danish Teak Tambour Door Stereo Cabinet
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A striking record and stereo console designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, crafted in rich teak and bearing the original Sibast Furniture and Danish Furnituremakers Con...
Teak
$9,595Sale Price|20% Off
Arne Vodder Rosewood Credenza with Blue & White Drawers, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and striking example of Arne Vodder’s celebrated cabinet designs, this credenza showcases his distinctive sculptural drawer fronts in a highly sought-after rosewood variant. M...
Rosewood
Pair of Freestanding Sideboards in Rosewood and Formica by Arne Vodder, 1950's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Freestanding Sideboards in Rosewood and Formica by Arne Vodder, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, formica Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Sibast...
Rosewood, Formica
Arne Vodder cabinet with 3 doors, Oak. Denmark 1960's
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder sideboard / cabinet in partly solid oak. 3 doors, drawers and shelfes behind. Aluminium Made by Vamo in the 1960s
Oak
Danish Model 54 Highboard in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A sleek 1960s highboard in warm teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast. With sliding tambour doors, tapered legs, copious storage and perfect proportions it is both visually arresting and e...
Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
Teak
Rare Pair of Rosewood Arne Vodder Cabinets / Sideboards, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb and very rare pair of cabinets or sideboards in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. Very good original condition with minor sign...
Wood
Arne Vodder wall rosewood sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Grenoble, FR
Arne Vodder wall rosewood sideboard Arne Vodder, wall sideboard in rosewood and lacquered wood for the Danish brand Sibast, circa 1960. Very good stat...
Rosewood
$6,315
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in L 31.5 in
Danish teak chest of drawers, 4 drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian teak chest of drawers. Four large drawers; the top drawer is fitted with small teak shelves that serve as dividers (for cutlery, perhaps), as well as a small...
Teak
Arne Vodder wall rosewood sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Grenoble, FR
Arne Vodder wall rosewood sideboard Arne Vodder, wall sideboard in rosewood and lacquered wood for the Danish brand Sibast, circa 1960. Very good stat...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast of Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Mid-Century Danish Modern credenza designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. Celebrated for his masterful balance of organic form and functional d...
Wood, Teak
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Brass
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Brass
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable oak and iron cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Iron
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Executive Desk This desk measures: 62.75 wide x 31.5 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches Great Vintage Condition ...
Teak
Pair of Rio Rosewood Sideboards
By Ico Parisi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pair of rio rosewood sideboards with sliding doors.
Rosewood
$5,800
H 30.5 in W 71.75 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder Danish Modern Credenza with Reversible Black Doors - Refinished
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Credenza, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is currently being refinished and will look incredible when completed. The pr...
Metal
Danish Brutalist Oak Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Charming Danish oak cabinet from the 1960s, featuring a distinctive brutalist design with numerous beautiful details. Its light and elegant expression makes it a versatile piece that...
Oak
Arne Vodder Style Danish Teak Sideboard
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite vintage teak sideboard features elegant sculpted pulls, tapered legs and shapely leg stretcher for addition support. Spacious interior cabinet offers adjustable shelf ...
Teak
$5,590
H 140 in W 175 in D 48.7 in
Mid-Century Oak Two-Door Cabinet, Danish Cabinetmaker H. P. Korterman, 1966
Located in Rødding, DK
A Danish two-door oak cabinet bearing the maker's plate of H. P. Korterman with the date 1966 carved beneath it. Each door has two vertically reeded panels in a plain frame. A fixed...
Brass
Arne Vodder for NC Møbler Chest of Drawers in Teak
By NC Möbler, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for NC Møbler, teak, Denmark, 1959. Iconic chest of drawers in oak by Danish designer Arne Vodder and executed by NC Møbler. The typical refined...
Teak
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H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Arne Vodder cabinet with 4 doors, rosewood and aluminium. Denmark 1960's
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder sideboard / cabinet in partly solid rosewood. 4 doors, drawers and shelfes behind. Aluminium details. Made by Vamo in the 1960s
Rosewood
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H 32 in W 53.75 in D 20.5 in
Teak Tambour Door Stereo Console Cabinet By Arne Vodder With Thorens Turntable
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-Century record console cabinet in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark. This unique media cabinet features sliding tambour doors and two flip top compartments with si...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by Arne Vodder around 1960. Ultra high-end manufacturing made of teak wood with a finished backside so it can stand as a centerpiece. It has the s...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Chest of drawers designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
Walnut
Bureau / Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Arne Vodder, 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bureau / Sideboard in Teak and Oak by Arne Vodder, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Teak and oak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark D...
Teak
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H 50.99 in W 41.15 in D 15.75 in
Solid Teak Cabinet Attributed To Arne Vodder With Shelving Space & Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A vintage mid 20th century Teak shelving unit with filing drawers attributed to Arne Vodder. This shelving unit features colourful pops of colour on the filing drawer fronts and wi...
Teak
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Hi-Fi Cabinet with Tambour Door
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Sacramento, CA
Danish Modern teak hi-fi cabinet by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This piece features a distinctive tambour door that smoothly slides open to reveal ample space for audio equipment and acc...
Teak
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H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 18.9 in
Arne Vodder freestanding cabinet with 4 doors, rosewood. Denmark 1960's
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder free standing sideboard / cabinet in partly solid rosewood. 4 doors with locks, drawers and shelfes behind. Made by Vamo in the 1960s
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Teak Hifi Cabinet with Tambour door
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare and imposing Hi-Fi cabinet from the 1950s by famed Danish designer, Arne Vodder. Made by Sibast Furniture, this cleverly designed cabinet provides Hi-Fi component and record s...
Teak
Credenza by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arne Vodder; Credenza; sideboard; Denmark; Danish Design; Cabinet; Vintage; Mid-Century Modern; Arne Vodder credenza - a mid-century Danish masterpiece. With hidden front doors an...
Wood
Arne Vodder Sideboard Model 37 for Sibast, Denmark, 1961
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Munich, DE
Scandinavian modern sideboard designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Richly grained teak. Sideboard has tambour doors and shelves and 2 drawers behind. The inside of the sideboard is c...
Teak