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.
Freestanding Console Table in Rosewood and Formica by Arne Vodder, 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Console Table in Rosewood and Formica by Arne Vodder, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and formica Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Sibast ...
Rosewood, Formica
$2,235
H 32.29 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Console Table in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century console table in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stunning organic piece was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produced in Italy dur...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$1,523
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table in rosewood, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Danish mid-century modern design. Crafted from luxur...
Rosewood
$2,536Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 41.15 in
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
Unique Console Table by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique console table by Goons Dimensions: W 120 x D 27 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are ma...
Wood
$4,589
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 14.18 in
Lella & Massimo Vignelli Ara Console Table in Wood and Glass by Driade 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Driade
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Ara console table with a wooden structure and a glass top, was designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli and manufactured by Driade in 1974. Licterature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del De...
Glass, Wood
$2,235
H 41.93 in W 30.12 in D 14.38 in
Arne Vodder Teak Dressing Table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik in Excellent Condition
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully Restored Arne Vodder Teak dressing table by Oelholm Moebelfabrik designed in the 1950´s. Elegant teak dressing-/vanity table with spilt legs, adjustable mirror and the q...
Mirror, Teak
Arne Vodder Extension Dining Table, Brazilian Rosewood, 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Vodder for Sibast Brazilian Rosewood Expansion Dining Table. 78.5 closed, can open to 98.25 with one added leaf, or 117.63 with both leaves put in. Newly refinished top, self-...
Hardwood
$1,983
H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in
Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions, Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood dining table, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of Danish furniture art from the mid-20th century. The rosewood gives the table a warm and na...
Rosewood
$17,457 / item
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Modern Edge Console Console Table in Travertino Marble by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Edge Console Console Table in Travertino Marble by Ferriani Bolgi for Collector Studio Family of coffee tables, console and di...
Travertine
$2,348Sale Price|22% Off
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood dining table, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Danish furniture design from this era. The warm colors and beautiful patterns of the rose...
Rosewood
$7,314
H 50.4 in W 31.11 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dressing Table by Arne Vodder in Rosewood
By Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dressing table by Arne Vodder in Rosewood. Beautiful original two-drawer with adjustable swing mirror in ...
Rosewood
Striped Console Table by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Striped console table by Goons. Dimensions: W 200 x D 35 x H 74 cm. Materials: wood. Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm. Goons is locate...
Wood
Mid-century Arne Vodder Bar Server/Console c.1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century Teak bar server or console. The top features a raised lip on the back and a circular black laminate insert for an ice bucket and cocktail glasses to prevent wate...
Teak
Arne Vodder Server or Console Table by Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful server by Danish designer Arne Vodder has many wonderful details. The top features a raised lip on three sides and a circular black mica insert, the four drawers have ...
Laminate, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Console Table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Exceptional vintage midcentury rosewood console table by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Originally designed as a serving table this piece has a...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Danish Rosewood Console Entryway Table for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Arne Vodder rosewood console/entryway table for Sibast. Modernist design with beautiful natural dark grain. Has been hand oiled and in very ni...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Rosewood Console Table for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An incredibly handsome and very seldom seen Console table designed by Arne Vodder and produced by P. Olsen Sibast, Denmark. Produced from Brazilian rosewood with four drawers fini...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Sibast Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very adjustable having an expandable top that opens the width and two-drawer case that can be slid upon its tracks for use on either side. Made in Denmark, circa 1955. (Sibast).
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Console Table, circa 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, console table, teak, Denmark, 1960s. This console table in teak is designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder. The typical refined Vodder details c...
Teak
Console Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Console table by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler. This piece has been professionally restored. Four bow tie drawers with a finished back. T...
Laminate, Teak
Arne Vodder Console Table by Sibast in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding console table designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Formica, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Console Sideboard with Four Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Munich, DE
rosewood - very good condition.
Arne Vodder Sibast rosewood Console / sideboard
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Munich, DE
Arne Vodder (1926 - 2009) Arne Vodder solid rosewood Console with 4 Drawers from Sibast Møbler, Denmark. Old Sibast label and with black formica circle inlay on top. very nice...
Formica, Wood