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 Teak Dresser Wooden Lowboy Chest of Drawers Denmark MCM 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This minimalist lowboy features a wide rectangular frame with a symmetrical configuration of nine stacked storage drawers balanced on elegant tapered legs. The clean lines and classi...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chest Dresser Pair
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Sarasota, FL
Beautiful pair of Arne Vodder chests, newly refinished.
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Triennale Mid Century Danish Teak 8 Drawer Dresser
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Triennale Mid Century Danish Teak 8 Drawer Dresser This lowboy measures: 77.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Areas of St...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Triennale Mid Century Danish Teak 8 Drawer Dresser
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Triennale Mid Century Danish Teak 8 Drawer Dresser This lowboy measures: 77.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 32 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Dresser has Stain We...
Teak
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare danish teak chest of drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik, 1950s. This elegant Danish Modern fine-drawer chest on chest of drawers is in very good vintage condition. ...
Brass
Pair of Arne Vodder for Falster Teak Danish Bachelor's Chests
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Danish Modern Teak six drawer bachelor's chest's..designed by Arne Vodder mfg by Falster,,
Teak
Mid-century Danish Modern Teak Arne Vodder Sibast Dresser, Refinished
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Danish Modern Teak Arne Vodder Sibast Dresser, Refinished Offered for sale is a newly refinished Mid-century Danish Modern 8 drawer dresser in teak by Arne Vodder for S...
Teak
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
$1,400
H 29.25 in W 36.13 in D 18 in
Danish Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern dresser chest in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, circa 1960's. This unique low profile chest of drawers is perfect to use as an entryway ...
Teak
$6,437
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 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
Mid-century Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 209 Executive Desk c.1955
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Iconic executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfrabrik, Denmark. Crafted of teak with dovetail joinery and raised, sculpted edges on both sides. Solid teak draw...
Teak
$3,947
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Arne Vodder Style West Michigan Furniture Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By West Michigan Furniture Co., Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder Style West Michigan Furniture Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 17 deep x 29.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...
Walnut
$1,450
H 27.75 in W 47.5 in D 16.25 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak 6-Drawer Dresser or Chest, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Danish mid-century modern six-drawer dresser or chest was produced circa 1960 and features warm teak veneer with a clean, compact Scandinavian modern design. The rectang...
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast of Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Lowboy...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three de...
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish tall dresser crafted in richly grained teak with gently curved, pattern-matched drawer fronts and recessed circular pulls. The top drawer fe...
Teak
$3,147
H 42.25 in W 40 in D 17 in
Arne Vodder Style West Michigan Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By West Michigan Furniture Co., Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder Style West Michigan Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 17 deep x 42.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Walnut
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H 32 in W 77.5 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960s Danish Modern Teak Dresser, Triennale Collection
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Iconic and expertly restored eight drawer teak lowboy dresser or credenza from Arne Vodder’s “Triennale” collection, made in Denmark by Sibast Møbler. The series earned its namesake...
Mahogany, Teak
Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dresser with Sculptural Drawer Fronts
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
This exceptional Arne Vodder dresser, crafted for Sibast Møbelfabrik, is a rare and highly sought-after example executed in Brazilian rosewood—a material prized for its dramatic grai...
Rosewood
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H 32.25 in W 78 in D 19.5 in
Set of 2 Triennale L-32-6 Dressers Arne Vodder, Sibast Mobler, Denmark, c. 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare set of two matching 'Triennale' Model L-32-6 Dressers designed by the influential Arne Vodder. Crafted in the mid-1950's these stately eight-drawer dre...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Dresser by Arne Vodder Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish modern teak tall dresser by Arne Vodder denmark. Beautiful carved handles tall 5 drawer danish dresser. Amazing construction and quality woodwork. Stunning teak wo...
Teak
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H 32.25 in W 79 in D 19.5 in
8-Drawer Triennale Mod. L326 Dresser, Arne Vodder, Sibast Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare 'Triennale' Model L-32-6 Dresser designed by the influential Arne Vodder. Crafted in the mid-1950's this stately eight-drawer dresser is impressive in ...
Teak
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H 32.25 in W 78 in D 19.5 in
8-Drawer Triennale Mo. L-32-6 Dresser, Arne Vodder, Sibast Mobler, Denmark, 1950
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare 'Triennale' Model L-32-6 Dresser designed by the influential Arne Vodder. Crafted in the mid-1950's this stately eight-drawer dresser is impressive in ...
Teak
Arne Vodder Triennale 4 Drawer Dresser by Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic design by Arne Vodder Triennale 4-drawer dresser was produced by Sibast Mobler, circa 1950. Constructed in teak, the 4-drawer dresser i...
Teak
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H 32.25 in W 77.5 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder "Triennale" Teak Dresser with Blue Bowtie Drawers for Sibast Møbler
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic design by Arne Vodder 'Triennale' dresser was produced by Sibast Mobler, circa 1950. Constructed in teak, the long eight drawer dresser is a classic piece of danish modern ...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Falster Mid Century Danish Teak Lowboy Dresser
By Arne Vodder, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Falster Mid Century Danish Teak Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 17.75 deep x 30.75 inches high All pieces of furnit...
Teak
Rosewood Dresser by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous rosewood Dresser by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s. This Scandinavian Modern cabinet seems to be rare as it has metal legs instead of wood and there are not many on the mar...
Chrome
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H 32 in W 77.75 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder "Triennale" Teak Dresser with Color Bowtie Drawers for Sibast Møbler
By Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Vodder "Triennale" Teak Dresser with Color Bowtie Drawers for Sibast Møbler
Wood, Teak
Beautiful Mid-century Teak Danish Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Arne Vodder, Maurice Villency, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful teak wood tall boy gentleman's chest featuring 5 drawers total. Having signature oval inset pulls resting on solid teak tapered legs. Showing a warm patina and ready for us...
Teak