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 Danish Rosewood Conference Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast, c1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chino Hills, CA
An exceptional and monumental Danish Mid Century Modern conference table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbelfabrik, crafted in richly figured rosewood and dating to the 1960s. T...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Dining / Conference Table
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder dining / conference table in rosewood. Made by Sibast.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Large Oversize Dining Conference Table Extensions
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern dining conference table with two 20" self storing leafs extension boards. Overall maximum extended length is 120".
Teak
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 96 in
Contemporary Solid White Oak Dining or Conference Table
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dinners are our favorite. We love having them, hosting them, laughing around during them, cleaning up after them. This is what our dining table is and means to us. The solid white oak...
Wood, Oak
Danish Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table by Arne Vodder, 1950s.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Asaa, DK
Extraordinary round dining room table in Rosewood/palisander "Model 204" by Danish designer Arne Vodder for P. Olsen Sibast Møbelsnedkeri Denmark 1955. This round table has a diamete...
Rosewood
Danish Large Dining or Conference Table in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference or large dining table, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1960s Impressive in its size, this Danish table can be used in multiple settings. As a very large dining table to fit many r...
Pine
$5,757Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
Danish Extendable Dining Table in Rio Rosewood Model 55, Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent large Scandinavian dining room table for 8/10 people. Two extensions (50 cm wide) separated, one with the solid headband. High-end...
Rosewood
$9,000
H 30 in W 96 in D 44 in
Large Rectangular Double Pedestal Travertine Dining or Conference Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outstanding large Mid-Century Modern 1.5" thick travertine marble top dining table.
Travertine
$3,675Sale Price|24% Off
H 28.25 in W 30.75 in D 41.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 227 Drop Leaf Danish Teak Dining Table, Ca. 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak drop leaf dining table by Arne Vodder, Model #227 for Sibast. Supports a variety of configurations. Includes two additional 22" skirted leaves. When both are inserted, a...
Teak
Italian Midcentury Dining or Conference Table, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Hugh wooden table with beautiful and particular details in the style of Gianfranco Frattini. Excellent craftsmanship in very good original condition with small signs of wear, please have a look to all pictures. More pictures are available. Could be used as conference table as well as big dining table...
Plywood
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 48 in
Ginormous Burl Top Conference Dining Table after Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary large burl top dining / conference table having a rectangular top, supported by rectangular plinth base, base upholstered in faux suede, base shows some discoloration. ...
Upholstery, Burl
$3,598
H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. The well designed spacious desk is evidence of Arne Voders sense of design an proportion...
Teak
$6,347
H 29 in W 96 in D 45 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 72 wide x 45 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches, ...
Teak
$3,418
H 28.94 in Dm 47.25 in
Round Dining Table With Extensions Leaves In Rosewood By Arne Vodder From 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Round dining table in rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, 1960s. With 2 extension leaves of 50 cm. Danish design classic. Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Sibast Møbler Ma...
Rosewood
$7,676
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 59.06 in
Large Arne Vodder Dining Table Danish Design Scandinavian Danish Sibast D281
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Scandinavian dining table from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Structure in solid wood and veneer, with a beautiful flame grain. The table has ...
Wood
Dining Table Made In Rosewood By Arne Vodder From 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This oval dining table, designed by the acclaimed Arne Vodder, epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of mid-century Danish design. Crafted from rosewood and dating back to aroun...
Rosewood
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H 28.55 in W 194.89 in D 57.09 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Conference Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare extra large Mid-Century Modern Model 201 conference table. Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler Denmark. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Three solid r...
Rosewood
Conference Table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Big two-part conference table in teak. Arne Vodder / Sibast Furniture.
Teak
Arne Vodder Dining / Conference Table
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder dining / conference table in rosewood. Made by Sibast.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Dining Table in Rosewood from 1960´s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oval dining table in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s and manufactured by Sibast Møbelfabrik, Denmark. 2 ext each 49 cm. Max length 295 cm.
Rosewood
Dining Table in Teak Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak dining table, designed by the renowned Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder in the 1960s, epitomizes the timeless elegance and functionality of Scandinavian design. Craft...
Teak
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H 28.51 in Dm 46.46 in
Arne Vodder Rosewood Dining / Conference Table Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century elliptical oval dining / conference table model 212 in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark. This table is of very high ...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Conference Table Sibast Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Monumental conference table model 201 designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. The table is made in teak wo...
Teak
Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dining Table by Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful larger high end quality rosewood dining table by Arne Vodder, executed in the 1960s by Danish furniture makers Sibast Møbler from the finest Brazilian rosewood. The table ...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Long Dining Table Sibast Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic large extendable conference or dining table model 201 designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. This table is made of partial solid and rosew...
Rosewood
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H 28.5 in W 78.75 in D 41 in
Arne Vodder Expandable Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Conference Table Model 201
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Elegant expandable dining or conference table in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured in Denmark by Sibast. This table has a beautiful active wood grain and two self-sto...
Rosewood
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H 28.75 in W 118.12 in D 40.95 in
Large Conference or Dining Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Rosewood, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very rare and large conference or dining table designed by the famous Danish design grandmaster: Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in the 1950s. Made with eye for detail and the hig...
Rosewood