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.
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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
Danish Model 54 Highboard in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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 Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
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
Arne Vodder Odense Sculpted Rosewood Danish Nightstand
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare Arne Vodder/Odense exquisite nightstand in highly grained rosewood. Finished back, sculpted drawer detail, tapered legs.
Rare Pair of Rosewood Arne Vodder Cabinets / Sideboards, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Biedermeier Nightstand or Small Cabinet
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 19th century Biedermeier Nightstand has a very pretty walnut veneer. The small cabinet has one door, behind the door is a shelf....
Walnut
$5,151 / set
H 23.2 in W 20.8 in D 14 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vittorio Dassi Style Nightstands Bedside Burl Walnut
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century pair nightstands 1950s Vittorio Dassi manner in folder and burl walnut, legs in dark beech, walnut burl flame veneer on the doors and sides; interior in mahogany folder....
Glass, Burl
$6,438
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Danish teak chest of drawers, 4 drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$5,619 / set
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Small Black Lacquer Cabinets Nightstands by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe on this pair of small cabinets. Their boxy, simple style is typical of both the 1970s and designer Jean C...
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s An exquisite rosewood bedside cabinet, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. This design ...
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
Monteverdi Young Bleached Driftwood Finish Nightstands
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in New York, NY
Monteverdi-Young midcentury side cabinets/nightstands in a custom bleached driftwood finish featuring silver leaf medallion pulls.
Silver Leaf
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised back edge ...
Teak
$6,200
H 31.5 in W 75 in D 18 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast 75" Tambour Door Credenza/Cabinet in Teak Made in Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Danish icon Arne Vodder, this wonderful cabinet was produced by Sibast, the producer of some of the most iconic pieces ever made, such as the Bovirke Chaise. This cabinet...
Teak
Mid Century Nightstand in the Manner of Paul Frankl (2 available)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a mid century nightstand featuring cork fronts Pair of walnut vintage nightstands or side tables with metal hairpin legs in the style of Paul Frankl. Featuring circular recessed bakelite pulls and cork facings. One with three drawers and the other features one top drawer and a pull down cabinet...
Steel
$13,422 / set
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 18.9 in
L.A. Studio Modern Black Lacquered Pair of Italian Sideboards
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sideboards designed by L.A. Studio and manufactured in Italy. Structure made of black lacquered solid wood. Composed of two folding doors and four legs made of brass. Handles...
Agate, Brass
Unavailable|$6,495
H 31.75 in W 86.75 in D 18.5 in
SOLD 06/18/26 Arne Vodder for Skovby 7738 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza
By Arne Vodder, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Skovby 7738 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza This credenza measures: 86.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 31.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Credenza Stain is Evenl...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder for NC Møbler Chest of Drawers in Teak
By Arne Vodder, NC Möbler
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 Arne Vodder, Sibast
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