Owing largely to the creative direction of designer Helge Sibast during the postwar years, Danish manufacturer Sibast is internationally revered today for a wide range of sleek vintage Scandinavian modern furniture that includes dining chairs, desks, armchairs and other pieces. The company’s origins can be traced back to wooden furnishings created in a modest cabinetmaker’s workshop.
Sibast was established by cabinetmaker Peder Olsen Sibast in 1908 as a small carpentry shop in rural Denmark. Peder's son Helge was born that year and began apprenticing alongside his father at a young age. In the 1940s, when the elder Sibast passed away, Helge assumed a management role at the company alongside his siblings, Ole and Emma.
Helge was tasked with leading design, production and product development at a time when what we now call mid-century modernist furniture design was gaining popularity with American consumers and elsewhere, and his own designs reflected a focus on craftsmanship and an emphasis on clean lines as well as the use of organic materials in their construction. Sibast also enlisted the talents of other renowned Danish modernists including Piet Hein, Arne Vodder and Grete Jalk. Vodder designed many of the brand’s armchairs, dining tables and dining chairs that were exported to the United States throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s.
In 1953, the company introduced two of Helge Sibast's most celebrated creations — the Sibast No. 7 and No. 8 chairs. The popular Sibast No. 7 dining chair is noted for its floating backrest and expressive form. With its sturdy Y-frame, the unassuming Sibast No. 8 was a worldwide hit when it debuted, and its simple and functional mid-century modern appeal made it an instant classic. In the 1960s, Sibast chairs were even purchased for interiors at the White House.
The Sibast family sold the company in 1984 but retained the copyrights to Helge's designs. In 2012, Helge's grandson Ditlev and his wife Anna relaunched the Sibast furniture company. The brand’s offerings include many of Helge's original creations alongside new designs that adhere to the company's long-held tradition of creating sculptural, innovative and functional furniture.
Find vintage Helge Sibast chairs, dining chairs and tables on 1stDibs.
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
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
Expertly Restored - Helge Sibast Rosewood & Leather Dining Chairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Rosewood
Helge Sibast Danish Beech Arm Chair
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish armchair designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Furniture, #8, 1960, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid beech with sculpted arms and a comfortable spindle backrest. Fully res...
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge Sibast. Very tight and comfy in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Priced...
Fabric, Teak
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
Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953
By Arne Vodder, Kipp Stewart, Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the chairs alone. The dining table pictured is NOT INCLUDED. The table is sold separately, inquire if interested. These ten Helge Sibast No. 8 “Ox-Bow” dining ch...
Teak, Faux Leather
$5,500Sale Price / set|44% Off
Danish Rosewood Spindle High-Back Formal Dining Chairs Vintage Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A large and commanding set of dining chairs in Solid extremely endangered Brazilian Rosewood. These Spindle Back chairs were designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler of Den...
Hardwood
Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Fabric, 1962
By Helge Sibast, Børge Rammeskov
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov, 1962 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain (by Tove Kindt Larsen)...
Rosewood, Fabric
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov
By Børge Rammeskov, Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Cowhorn style hardwood dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast and Borge Rammeskov for Sibast Mobler, circa 1960s. Elegant carved backs with brass mount...
Hardwood
Teak and Oak Chair by Helge Sibast for Sibast Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Helge Sibast
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant chair designed by Helge Sibast and produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Crafted from a refined mix of teak and oak, the chair showcases beautiful joinery, sculptural ...
Leather, Oak, Teak
Helge Sibast set of six dining chairs in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of six dining chairs model 422 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs are made of solid rosewood and the seats are u...
Fabric, Rosewood
Four mid-century dining chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Helge Sibast
Located in Weesp, NL
Set of Four Model 422 Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s — Jatoba Wood & Black Leather Dimensions: H. 98 × W. 48 × D. 53 cm (38.6 × 18.9 × 20.9 in) A refined set of four...
Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of four dining chairs, model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s Armchairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, featuring characteristic sculptur...
Fabric, Walnut
Set Of Eight Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder Model 422 For Helge Sibast
By Sibast, Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Set of twelve dining chairsDesigned by Börge Rammeskov for Helge Sibast Möbler
By Helge Sibast, Børge Rammeskov
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
set of twelve dining chairs, Model 65, was designed by Börge Rammeskov for Sibast Möbler in the 1960s. Crafted in Brazilian rosewood, they feature a deep, rich tone and striking natu...
Rosewood
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
Arne Vodder Chair for Sibast Møbler
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame upholstered with brack leather. Designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast Møbler in the 1960s. Original condition not restored.
Leather, Hardwood
Helge Sibast Armchair Model.8 1960's
By Helge Sibast
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A chair by Sibast Furniture, a leading Danish furniture brand. Manufactured around the 1960s, it is a beautiful piece featuring an organic curve in the backrest and a sharp design in...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Midcentury Side Chairs in Rosewood by Sibast, Danish Design, 1960s
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs in rosewood, designed by Helge Sibast and made by Sibast cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Rosewood, Faux Leather
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs in Teak by Sibast in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of four dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Faux Leather, Teak
1960s Pair of Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Oak by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of Fully restored Danish modern 1960s dining chairs by Helge Sibast. The chairs feature organic lines from the extreme curved teak backrests, to the oak frame with it´s sculptu...
Oak, Teak
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs Model 59 by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Not often seen on the vintage market this set of 8 dining chairs model 59 designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark in ca 1957. All seats have had brand new...
Leather, Oak
$3,654Sale Price / set|37% Off
Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of six dining chairs, Model 42A, designed by the esteemed Helge Sibast in the 1950s, offers a timeless addition to any dining space. Crafted from oak and teak, these chairs sho...
Teak
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs Model 59 by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Not often seen on the vintage market this set of 6 dining chairs model 59 designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark in ca 1957. All seats have had brand new...
Leather, Oak
$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 Sibast, Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$1,886 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
1960s, set of 5 Danish dining chairs, reupholstered, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, set of 5 Danish dining chairs. Reupholstered in black eco leather, renewed teak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1960s. Reupholstered by craftsman.
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,861 / 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
$1,303 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made pair of vintage Danish carver armchairs. They were designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, and they date from the 1960’s. This model is very rare, es...
Faux Leather, Cherry
$7,837 / set
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
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
1960s Set of 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$9,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural
By Kaare Klint, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Leather, Teak
$4,822 / 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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant dining chairs Model "430" by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s. Stylish and comfortable!
Wool, Rosewood
Danish teak dining chairs 1960s, set of 6
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak dining chairs 1960s, set of 6 The chair frames are made from solid teak and and are in Good condition. Made in Denmark in the 60s Dimensions: Width: 52 cm Depth: 4...
Faux Leather, Teak
$4,200 / set
H 31 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Set of Six Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible set of six dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen. These feature solid teak frames, signature curved backs, and original upholstery.fabric seat could use updating.
Fabric, Teak
$3,500 / set
H 36 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs After Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning vintage set of six dining chairs after Verner Panton. These chairs feature a sculptural design. Chairs will eventually need to recovered. Upholstery is original and in fai...
Fabric
$14,850 / set
H 33 in W 22.75 in D 24 in
Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly Restored.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This stunning set has been expertly reupholstered and refinished. Dark African mahogany frames, mohair upholstery with...
Mohair, Mahogany
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H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood by Sibast, Danish Design, 1960s
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood, designed by Helge Sibast and made by Sibast cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Helge Sibast dining chairs in rosewood and suede Denmark 1960
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of six dining chairs model 422 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs are made of solid rosewood and the seats are u...
Fabric, Rosewood
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H 37.01 in W 22.05 in D 25.99 in
Rocking chair designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast, Denmark 1960s.
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rocking chair designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast, Denmark 1960s. This chair is made out of teak and has a curved spindle back rest. The seating is upholstered with a wool fabric up...
Fabric, Teak
Helge Sibast Designed Set of 8 Chairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 model 422 dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast. Long spindle backs with rounded head rests. Two throne chairs, six side chairs. Armchairs: 38 5/8" h x 22 1/2" w x 23" d Si...
Teak
Helge Sibast model 422 dining chairs in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of six dining chairs model 422 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs are made of solid rosewood and the seats are u...
Fabric, Rosewood
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs, model 7
By Helge Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs with frame of stained beech, back of teak. New upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather. Model 7.
Leather, Beech, Teak
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H 38.5 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Eight Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Sibast Denmark
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of Eight Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Sibast Denmark
Upholstery, Rosewood
Helge Sibast Armchair
By Helge Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helge Sibast armchair with back of teakand frame of oak. New upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather. Model 7.
Leather, Teak
Four Helge Sibast for Sibast Møbler Teak Oak Dining Chairs
By Helge Sibast
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Helge Sibast for Sibast Møbler dining chairs with dramatic curved backs of teak, on solid white oak frames. Newly upholstered in black and white stripe wool. Measurements W ...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs, model 7
By Helge Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs with frame of stained beech, back of teak. New upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather. Model 7.
Leather, Teak, Beech
Helge Sibast Model 430 Dining Chairs Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic large set of 12 dining chairs model 430 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These elegant dining chairs are made of solid rosewood, and they are newly...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs Model 422 for Sibast Furniture
By Sibast, Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant set of 6 dining chairs Model 422 designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, Denmark. The design is sometimes also attributed to Helge Sibast. Soli...
Leather, Foam, Rosewood