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.
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Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953
By Arne Vodder, Sibast, Helge Sibast, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Helge Sibast in 1953 for his family's namesake firm, the No. 8 is among the defining chairs of the Danish Modern canon, prized for the sculptural discipline of its compas...
Teak, Faux Leather
Danish armchairs in teak and skai by Helge Sibast for Sibast 1955.
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Elegant Scandinavian armchairs, comfortable and offering excellent back support. They can be used in a dining room, living room, or as office chairs. This is a vintage edition of thi...
Faux Leather, Teak
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
$3,784 / 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
$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
$7,552 / 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
$1,283 / 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
$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
$15,104 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in
Set of six dining chairs 'Model 465' designed by Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov
By Børge Rammeskov, Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Stockholm, SE
These 'Model 465' dining chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov for Sibast Møbler represent a refined expression of Danish modern design. Crafted in rosewood, the frames display ...
Wool, Rosewood
$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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$1,022Sale Price / item|26% Off
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century modern Scandinavian teak armchair by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. New quality fabric seat and backrest by Lauritzon. We hav...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Armchair in Teak and Leather
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, armchair, model '430,' teak and leather, Denmark, 1960s. This dining chair is designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder. This modest and elegant ch...
Leather, Teak
$929
H 33.67 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Danish Rosewood Armchair by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s.
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Iconic Danish Rosewood Armchair by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s. Elegant and beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Johannes Andersen for U...
Leather, Santos Rosewood
$3,718 / 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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$650
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Model 42A Teak & Oak Dining Chair by Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture, 1953
Located in Bern, BE
Model 42A Teak & Oak Dining Chair by Helge Sibast, 1953. Beautifully crafted European oak frame with teak backrest. Upholstered in original olive and white striped woollen fabri...
Wool, Oak, Teak
Helge Sibast Roundback Chair in Rosewood and Leather
By Helge Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Helge Sibast, chair, rosewood and leather, Denmark, 1950s. This chair by Helge Sibast for Sibast Furniture exhibits a distinct cantilevered seat with a bent backrest. The back is ...
Leather, Rosewood
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
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
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H 28.88 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Helge Sibast “No. 8” Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Armchair
By Helge Sibast
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Designed by Helge Sibast in 1953, the Sibast No. 8 exhibits a distinctly original scissor form with a cantilevered seat; the steam bent laminated armchair curves around the sitter, s...
Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood
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H 29.25 in W 21 in D 22 in
Set of Four Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler "No. 6" Dining Chairs, Ca. 1950s
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Model No. 6, designed in 1953. Oak spindle back frames with newer upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
Helge Sibast Armchair Model 8
By Helge Sibast
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hege Sibast design oak spindle back armchair model 8 for Sibast Furniture, Denmark.
Oak
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H 28.88 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle-Back Armchair “No. 8” by Helge Sibast
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Designed by Helge Sibast in 1953, the Sibast No. 8 exhibits a distinctly original scissor form with a cantilevered seat; the steam bent laminated armchair curves around the sitter, s...
Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood
Arne Vodder Armchair Teak Sibast Mobler Denmark, 1960
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Nice armchair designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. The chair has a solid teak frame and green leather upholstery. The upholstery is still original...
Leather, Teak
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H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs Model No 6 by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model no 6 designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Wood Arm Chair No. 8 by Helge Sibast, 1953
By Helge Sibast
Located in Odense, DK
Iconic Danish Modern armchair in beautifully grained teak wood by Architect and Cabinetmaker Helge Sibast. The chair features a wonderfully patinated teak frame with scissor legs and...
Teak
Scandinavian Chair or Armchair Sibast N°8
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Chair or armchair Scandinavian model 8 Helge Sibast for Sibast Furniture. Black lacquered oak. Seat covered with brown leather. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under No. RP06...
Oak
Danish Modern Teak "No. 8" Armchairs Designed by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant set of four dining chairs by Danish designer Helge Sibast. Hand carved solid teak wood with sculptural design, spindle detail and rounded back. The cushions have a "floating"...