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.
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal handles. The base part has two tambour sliding doors, with two extra drawers. The design...
Glass, Wood
$5,676
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
$5,800 / set
H 30 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chest Dresser Pair
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Sarasota, FL
Beautiful pair of Arne Vodder chests, newly refinished.
Teak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Rosewood Bookcase is the perfect choice for those with a special collection, prized family heirlooms, or for your library of books! Rosewood, some...
Rosewood
$13,900
H 34.85 in W 54.14 in D 11.82 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-13-A Glass-Fronted Bookcase / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Signs of age, patina, and the traces o...
Glass, 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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$7,795
H 29.75 in W 74.5 in D 18.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 37 Danish Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 37 Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 74.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 29.75 inches high Restored - Mint Condition!...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak tambour door credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark, circa 1950s. This teak sideboard, also known as model #37, is a masterpiece of Danish furnitur...
Teak
$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
Mid-Century Modern Red Cabinet by Rudolf Frank, Germany, 1963
By Rudolf Frank
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern red cabinet by Rudolf Frank, Germany, 1963.
Wood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 54 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Teak
$12,595
H 34.75 in W 88.63 in D 18.5 in
Danish Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Sideboard Credenza 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Mid-Century teak, rare, sliding tambour door, credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler made in Denmark, circa 1960’s. World famous for winning the Gold Medal at the 1958 Milan Triennale design awards. This smartly crafted credenza with uniquely sliding tambour doors is a perfect collaboration of design and function. Beautifully embellished with bands of teak running perpendicular to the main surface. with a fully finished back and interior. The finished back side makes this credenza ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point. Featuring two beautifully grained teak wood, sliding tambour cabinet...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 54 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Teak
Sold
H 68.51 in W 59.06 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tambour Bookcase/Credenza by Arne Vodder - Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern veneered bookcase with spacious interior. Sliding glass doors with metal handles. The base part has two tambour sliding doors, with two extra drawers. The design...
Glass, Wood