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 Finn Juhl / Milo Baughman Tables by Jack Cartwright
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Walnut and Brushed Steel Pair of Tables by Jack Cartwright. Model number printed on underside of one of them. Steel legs with teak-capped feet. Wood X-stretcher on each....
Wood
$1,800Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Rosewood and Black Lacquer End Tables by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of rosewood and black lacquer end tables, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables in ...
Rosewood, Wood
Finn Juhl Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful table by Danish master Finn Juhl features solid walnut legs and raised lip that surrounds a delta-shaped top of sycamore. Designed during the peak of his creativity, t...
Sycamore, Walnut
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Walnut Parson Side End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-century modernist burl wood Parsons side/end table in the style of Milo Baughman. The table features a squared-off look with a beautiful deep walnut burl wood veneer. We love usi...
Burl
$3,995 / set
H 19.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Walnut Nightstands by Milo Baughman by Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with these iconic mid-century walnut nightstands by designer Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Crafted in the 1960s during the golden age of American modernis...
Aluminum
$675Sale Price|25% Off
H 21.75 in W 27 in D 27 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Square Coffee Side Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square coffee table featuring a tubular polished chrome frame with brass plated end caps. Top tier has a removable clear glass insert and bottom tier has a removab...
Brass, Chrome
Milo Baughman Burl Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury square pedestal table by Milo Baughman. Vibrant burled wood panels set into a patchwork design. Please confirm location N...
Burl
$1,350
H 18.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
1970's Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood End Table / Stand
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Lawson-Fenning
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern burlwood side table for sale. It's an original designer piece from the 1970's, and the design is attributed to Milo Baughman. It's solid and well c...
Burl
$485Sale Price|42% Off
H 18.25 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood Cube Table in Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Burled maple or olive wood with it's original darker finish. Base is a black stepped design. Expressive wood grain is very nice! Original Finish shows some losses and a couple chips ...
Burl
Mid-century Walnut and Brushed Steel Table by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing mid-century modern table by Jack Cartwright for founder in the United States, circa 1960s. It features a book-matched walnut top, an X-shaped stretcher, and brushed steel leg...
Steel
$4,895 / set
H 20.75 in W 26 in D 17 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Olive Burl End Table Set by Milo Baughman for Lane
Located in Seattle, WA
This pair of vintage end tables was designed by Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture and showcases the designer's signature blend of functionality and minimalist elegance. Produced in th...
Burl
End Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage square end table in the style of Milo Baughman, rosewood top with chrome slim legs. Fully restored.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Ring Side Table in Manner of Milo Baughman
By Global Views
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching side table featuring a sculptural loop ring chrome base with 1/2” thick round glass top.
Chrome
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak End Table
By Arne Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern occasional table with single drawer designed by Arne Vodder. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integr...
Teak
Sold
H 22.75 in W 18.5 in D 28 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid-Century Teak Nightstand Side End Table, a Pair
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast mid-century teak nightstand side end table - a pair Each nightstand measures: 18.5 wide x 28 deep x 22.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Teak
Sold
H 20.48 in W 29.53 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Rare Midcentury Nightstands in Rosewood Designed by Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding nightstands in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast furniture in Denmark. Great condition.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Nightstand
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dronten, NL
Arne Vodder Scandinavian Modern nightstand for Vamo Sonderborg. This elegant Danish design could very well serve as a bedroom nightstand, side table or hall entry table. One draw...
Brass
Pair of Arne Vodder Teak Petite Nightstands or End Tables
By Arne Vodder
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of teak Arne Vodder petite nightstands or end tables, with draw and two shelves, one with hole in back for electric plug.
Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Nightstand for Vamo Sonderborg
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Vodder teak night table or side table for Vamo Sonderborg. One drawer can be placed in 3 different positions. Nice original condition. Versatile piece that can be used in many s...
Teak
Pair of Arne Vodder Low Two-Drawer Rosewood Side Tables
By N.C. Møbler 1, Arne Vodder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Stunning pair of rosewood low side tables, in beautiful rosewood and in fantastic condition. One has remnants of the N C Mobler label, and the other the full label in the top drawers.
Sold
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Midcentury Rosewood Bedside Tables by Arne Vodder for NC Mobler
By NC Möbler, Arne Vodder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice original pair of midcentury two-drawer bedside tables or nightstands by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder for NC Mobler, Odense.
Rosewood
Sold
H 20 in W 19 in D 12 in
Arne Vodder Danish Modern Teak Nightstand for Vamo Sonderborg, circa 1960
By Vamo Sonderborg, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and compact, this Arne Vodder Danish Modern nightstand for Vamo Sonderborg is a testament of the application of traditional Danish craftsmanship expressed in Mid-Century design. Comprised of rich toned teak this piece offers an open shelf and slim drawer for multiple storage solutions. This cabinet is also marked at the back. The neat, elegant Mid-Century Modern design allows this piece to serve as a bedroom bedside table...
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstands after Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern rosewood nightstands after Arne Vodder, 1950s. Very clean and simple lines with gorgeous rosewood grain. Designer and maker are unknown...
Rosewood
Pair of Arne Vodder Nighstands
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in New York, NY
Pair of teak nightstands with birch interiors, the longer of two sizes made, featuring drawer pulls that are reverse curves. Designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler, circa ...
Birch, Teak
Pair of Uncommon Arne Vodder Oiled Walnut and Brushed Steel Tripod Tables
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Uncommon Arne Vodder design, pair of tripod side tables in oiled walnut and brushed steel. Gorgeous grain patterns and wonderful use of mixed materials make this pair especially hand...
Steel