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 Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
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
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
Teak
$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
$6,468
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
$51,158
H 31.7 in W 98.43 in D 18.31 in
Rare Arne Vodder Model 29A “Triennale” Sideboard in Teak for Sibast, Denmark.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
An exceptional and highly collectible Model 29A “Triennale” sideboard, designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler in Denmark. Crafted in beaut...
Aluminum
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
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
$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
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Arne Vodder Teak Sideboard for Sibast Denmark
Teak
$5,703
H 46.86 in W 59.45 in D 13.78 in
Rare danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast F...
Aluminum
$6,400
H 30 in W 72 in D 20 in
Vodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Long 8 Drawers Credenza Dresser
By George Tanier, Sibast
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern teak long 8 drawers credenza dresser.
Teak
$13,524 / 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
Mid-Century Arne Vodder Rosewood "7738" Sideboard for Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home impeccable mid-century Danish Modern furniture design with this truly exquisite sideboard. Designed by the world-renowned Arne Vodder for Denmark's Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S,...
Wood, Hardwood, Rosewood
$10,452
H 29.73 in W 19.49 in D 71.86 in
60s 70s Teak Sideboard Arne Vodder OS29 Triennale for Sibast Furniture
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard Arne Vodder OS29 Triennale for Sibast Furniture Object: sideboard Manufacturer: Sibast Furniture Condition: good Age: a...
Teak
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.
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 Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
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