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 Model 227 Expanding Danish Teak Dining Table, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler in the 1960s, the Model 227 is among the most ingenious expansion systems to emerge from the golden age of Danish cabinetmaking, and this ex...
Teak
$18,750Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Conference Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast, c1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 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
Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture in the 1960s. The desk features a large work surface and a classic Danish design from the period. — Origin...
Rosewood
$1,054
H 29.34 in W 90.95 in D 33.86 in
Dining Table Made In Teak With Extensions, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This Danish-designed dining table from the 1960s showcases the timeless elegance and functional craftsmanship synonymous with mid-century modern style. Crafted from teak, a favored m...
Teak
$8,422
H 28.75 in W 114.18 in D 41.74 in
Arne Vodder model 227 Drop Leaf dining table in rosewood Sibast 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Arne Vodder Model 227 drop-leaf dining table in rosewood, produced by Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1960s. An exceptionally versatile and beautifully engineered Danish dining table, combini...
Santos Rosewood
$3,295
H 29.25 in W 96 in D 42.5 in
Modern Oak Large Trestle Style Dining or Conference Table Bullnose Edges
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern oak veneer large trestle style dining or conference table with bullnose edge top and slab style legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have noticed a few minor nicks and dings on the top and along the edges. The top also has an overall raised grain texture. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. This is a TITANIC of a table!!! Lol… It’s super large!! It is comprised of gorgeous oak veneer with solid oak applied to both ends… kind of a modified trestle style dining table with slab legs, and beautiful bullnose edge on said top and legs. The added solid oak ends are separated from the veneered top by a narrow-blackened groove which sets this detail off nicely. It is absolutely stunning!! It is a colossal 96 inches long and seats eight comfortably, but you may fit ten if the chairs are a bit narrower or you straddle the legs. The legs are recessed 6.5 inches, so straddling is not a large obstacle. In addition, although the natural oak is beautiful, we can also see this being ebonized with a little black dye. Incredible!!! It will be fabulous in your dining room or as a lovely conference table at the office! It is modern in style, but it will host oodles of options of dining or office chairs! We have LOTS of chairs...
Oak
Arne Vodder for Sibast, Attr. Walnut and Brushed Stainless Steel Dining Table
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic small dining table attributed to Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark. Walnut top, X-form stretchers and sabots. Brushed stainless steel legs make for an unusual and eye-catchin...
Stainless Steel
$3,357
H 28.94 in Dm 47.25 in
Round Dining Table With Extensions Leaves In Rosewood By Arne Vodder From 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Mid century Danish rosewood dining table by Sibast - Arne Vodder
By Sibast
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century 1960's Danish rosewood dining table made by Sibast, attributed to Arne Vodder - table top has similar angular profile with the edging trim as the model 201 dini...
Rosewood
$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
$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
Model 227 - Dining Table in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 227 - Dining table in rosewood with flaps and two extension leaves. Designed by Arne Vodder made by Sibast Furniture.
Rosewood
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
Circular Walnut Expanding Dining Table "Concord Dining Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The concord expanding dining table is made of a solid walnut top with solid walnut leaves to be added for extra surface area. The legs are made of solid wa...
Walnut
Arne Vodder Dining / Conference Table
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder dining / conference table in rosewood. Made by Sibast.
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
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
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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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