Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.
Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.
Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.
At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.
Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s.
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Arne Wahl Iversen set of six dining chairs in teak Glyngore Denmark 1960
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of six dining chairs, model GS60 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and produced by Glyngøre Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, the chairs sho...
Papercord, Teak
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
Leather, Elm
Arne Wahl Iversen Model GS60 for Glyngore Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Arne Wahl Iversen Modell GS60 for Glyngøre Stolefabrik Solid teak wood and bright soft Velour fabric. Set of 4. Classic Danish design. In good vintage condition.
Papercord, Teak
Eight GS60 Dining Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen - Glyngøre Stolefabrik - 1960s
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Rare set of eight Danish GS60 dining chairs, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the chairs feature ...
Papercord, Rosewood
Armchair GS 700 by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair, GS 700, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik. High quality teak frame with the original cord cover. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect propor...
Papercord, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 17 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inche...
Rope, Teak
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition Old glory makes for a new classic Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in 1959. At that time Denmark was entering a ...
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern SJ.750 OVAL chair by Arne Wahl Iversen. New edition Old glory makes for a new classic Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in 1959. At that time Denmark was entering a ...
Leather, Oak
$420Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Dining Chair by Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Denmark 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful dining room or side chair, produced by Glyngore Stolefabrik in Denmark around 1960. This beautiful, teak dining room chair is a very recognizable piece of Danish design! ...
Papercord, Teak
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair, model Grand Prix model 3130
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3130 Grand Prix, made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in brown: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Wicker, Rattan
$4,800 / set
H 41.34 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Teak Ladder Dining Chair by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, circa 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 teak and black skaï ladder back dining chairs by Niels Koefoed produced by Koefoed Hornslet, Denmark, circa 1960 Reupholstered, signed. Very good condition.
Faux Leather, Teak
$20,507 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Easy Chairs with Side Table in Beech and Leather by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of easy chairs with side table in beech, leather and brass by Arne Norell, 1960s. Additional Information: Material: beech, leather, brass. Style: Midcentury, Scandinavia. ...
Brass
$925
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 15.36 in
Model GS60 Stool, Peder Kristensen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Peder Kristensen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model GS60 stool, design Peder Kristensen, manufactured by Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Teak frame, seat made of woven papercord. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patin...
Papercord, Teak
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in Green: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Wicker, Rattan
Expertly Restored - Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Lounge Chair for Komfort
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is l...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
$878
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair, Walnut Aniline Leather, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
$7,500 / set
H 29 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of Six Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six Model 4130 Grand Prix dining chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen and retailed through Illums Bolighus. The sculpted shell haas a sharp, graphic silhouette, ...
Teak
$703 / item
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Dining Chair in Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Base of powder coated steel tube. Model 3107 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather
$4,687 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Dining Chair K.S. Mobler Set of 6
By Kai Kristiansen, K.S. Mobler
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A superb Danish Modern dining set. This set of six Danish Modern chairs was designed by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler. The chairs feature elegantly thin, beautifully curved backre...
Wool, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen ST-750 Chair in Elm, 1960s Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Balen, BE
Round armchair in elm designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Aage Petersen/Stilén in the 1960s. The chair is made from solid elm, even the round backrest and arms are one solid piece of e...
Elm
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H 31.75 in W 17.875 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Side Chair by Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre, 1960s
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak Arne Wahl Iversen Model GS61 side chair for Glyngøre, 1960s. This chair has a delicate teak frame with woven paper cord seat. In good origin...
Papercord, Teak
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H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Dining Chairs in Teak, Set of 8, Midcentury Danish Modern
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Decatur, GA
Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik ladder back dining chairs in teak. Set of eight (8) 6 side chairs - 2 arm captains chairs Solid sculpted teak + black naugahyde Atte...
Naugahyde, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Dining Chairs Glyngore Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1959
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic set of six dining chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Glyngore Stolefabrik, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted and ve...
Papercord, Rosewood
Flamingo Armchairs by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of Danish 1950s armchairs 'Flamingo' designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in 1955. Reupholstered in white Sheepskin Shearling. Arne Wahl Iversen was born in 1927 in the small town ...
Wood
Set of 4 Arne Wahl Dining Chairs
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Four dining chairs designed by Arne Wahl, model GS61 for Glyngore Stolefabrik. Chairs crafted of solid rosewood with new upholstered seats in tan aniline leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Wahl Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Six dining chairs designed by Arne Wah for Glyngore Stolefabrik. Chairs crafted of solid teak with new upholstered seats in black aniline leather.
Leather, Teak
Arne Wahl Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Six dining chairs designed by Arne Wahl, model GS61 for Glyngore Stolefabrik. Chairs crafted of solid Brazilian rosewood with new upholstered seats in cognac aniline leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 Arne Wahl Dining Chairs
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Four dining chairs designed by Arne Wahl, model GS61 for Glyngore Stolefabrik. Chairs crafted of partly solid teak with new weaved paper cord seats.
Papercord, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 18.51 in L 31.5 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs "GS60" for Glyngøre Stolefabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period set of 6 dining room chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik in 1960s period, Denmark. Model no....
Papercord, Teak
Set of 4 Arne Wahl Dining Chairs
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Four dining chairs designed by Arne Wahl, model GS61 for Glyngore Stolefabrik. Chairs crafted of partly solid teak with paper cord seats.
Papercord, Teak
1960s Set of 6 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of six Danish teak dining chairs with paper cord seats, these were designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and were made by Glyngore Sto...
Papercord, Teak