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 Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Danish modern six-leg table and eight matching chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Measure: Oval table expands from 78" to 117" with two leaves. Perfect large-scale dining set wit...
Upholstery, Teak
Stylish mid century Jatoba wood dining room set designed by Helge Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Mahogany Helge Sibast Jatoba wood dining room set. Elegant early 1960s dining room table and chairs, model 422, designed by Helge Sibast for ...
Leather, Wood
$6,980 / set
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Set Of Eight Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder Model 422 For Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of eight dining chairs made of solid rosewood, wooden back with molded cup piece, seats upholstered in woolen fabric. Desiged in the 1960s by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture, mo...
Wool, Hardwood
$3,817 / set
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs. Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark". Originally designed in 1953. Wit...
Teak
$4,719 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Arne Vodder Model 430 Dining Chairs for Sibast Møbler, set of 4
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant dining chairs Model "430" by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s. Stylish and comfortable!
Wool, Rosewood
$4,967 / set
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
Metal, Chrome
$3,895 / set
H 30.75 in W 21 in D 23.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs no. 9 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six dining chairs by Helge Sibast with curved, molded backrests and a A - Frame style base for design of the chair. Faux leather Skai is the material on the seats. In...
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,480 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Kurt Østervig for Sibast. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak frames and the seats are...
Leather, Teak
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjust...
Teak
$1,600 / set
H 19.3 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
Fabric, Walnut
Dining Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen, 1956
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair having an exposed solid Bangkok teak frame supporting a wrapped molded seat and back, the back having a unique brass-hinged pivoting adjust...
Teak
$2,831 / set
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs No. 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs model 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4 Set of four stunning Danish Mid-century modern dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Danish master carpente...
Oak, Teak
$3,775 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Arne Vodder teak dining chairs model 418, Sibast Denmark 1965
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Renens, CH
Very nice set of four model 418 dining chairs by Arne Vodder, Ed.Sibast, Denmark, 1965. These dining chairs feature an elegant and sculptural teak structure that underline Vodder's ...
Fabric, Teak
$9,600 / set
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Eight Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast High-back Rosewood in Black Leather
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight (8) Model 422 high-back dining chairs in rosewood with vertical spindle backs, designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s. Newly upholstered seats in black...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 78.75 in D 40 in
Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Table and 6 Chairs for Sibast Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Vodder for Sibast Brazilian Rosewood Dining Table and 6 chairs. Table top has been refinished and six chairs have new fabric on the seats. Beautiful expandable dining table wi...
Hardwood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 118.12 in D 40.95 in
Rosewood Dining Table and 8 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This listing includes the dining table and eight matching chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This exquisite dining table model 201, designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder ...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Dining Room Set by Arne Vodder and Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, Sibast, Arne Vodder, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Transform your dining space into a mid-century masterpiece with this stunning dining room set that combines iconic design with exquisite craftsmanship. This set includes six dining c...
Brass
Danish Exotic Wood Dining Set by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960's
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lisboa, PT
This dining set was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, in Denmark, during the 1960's. The set has a round dining table and six chairs. The dining table can be extend with two 55 cm ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 42.75 in W 112 in L 42.75 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Danish Modern Dining Room Set Table & Eight Chairs
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent matching dining room set that features eight coveted #422 chairs that have black leather seats and rosewood frames. The table is expandable up to 112" when both 19.5" lea...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Dining Room Set Dining Table with Chairs by Arne Vodder by Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful armchair in darkwood and teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This amazing armchair is made of solid darkwood with black leather on the seat and back. This beautiful chair has great seating comfort and is especially suitable as an office chair or at the table. The chair has a great look that exudes quality and design. This is model 62a. The seats have all been reupholstered with black leather and new padding. The table has 2 extra extensions that can be used very easily when there is a lot of visitors. Very nice round to oval dining table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1955. This table has 2 extension leaves so it goes from 115 cm diameter round, to 170 cm wide with 1 extension leaf and to 215 cm wide with both extension leaves. The table is still in remarkable condition so we chose to keep it original. If you have a large family and do not always need a large table, this is the solution. You have a round or oval table or an extra long table...
Wood, Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 118.12 in L 28.75 in
Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury 201 Rosewood Dining Table with Twelve 430 Chairs
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An extremely rare and complete midcentury dining set incorporating a 3 metre extending rosewood model 201 dining table and 12 solid rosewood and black leather model 430 dining chairs...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder Set of Ten
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of ten Danish modern dining chairs, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply s...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Set
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Midcentury rosewood Arne Vodder dining room set. Elegant early 1960s dining room table and chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark. The chairs have been profess...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.28 in
Danish Dining Room Set by Arne Vodder for Sibast Model: 212 Model: 430 Rosewood
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful and very rare complete dining room set by famous Danish designer: Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik in the 1950s. The set conists of eigth Model: 430 dining chairs in rosewood with black leather upholstery and a matching Model: 212 oval dining table with 2 extendable leaves in rosewood. The quality of craftsmanship is stunning, all chairs are sculpted from solid rosewood and the oval table has solid sculpted legs and edge. The wood grain is breathtaking. Table can easily be extended when desired in a matter of seconds. All chairs are in near perfect condition, table in near perfect condition some very very minor traces of use. Table measurements: Height: 73 cm Width: 297 cm Depth: 124 cm The 2 extendable table leaves...
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Dining Room Set, Model 212 Table and 6 Chairs
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare set from Arne Vodder composed of 6 chairs model 212 + a large dining table (3 m) in rosewood. Edited by Sibast.
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Teak Refractory Dining Table
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Vodder refractory dining table in teak. Matching six chairs available and pictured in last photos. Please see separate listing for chair p...
Teak