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Helge Sibast Chairs

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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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Creator: Helge Sibast
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast

By Helge Sibast

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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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Helge Sibast Chairs

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Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Fabric, 1962
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Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Fabric, 1962

By Børge Rammeskov, Helge Sibast

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)...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Helge Sibast Chairs

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Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs

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By Sibast, Helge Sibast

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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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Helge Sibast Chairs

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Arne Vodder Chair for Sibast Møbler
Arne Vodder Chair for Sibast Møbler

Arne Vodder Chair for Sibast Møbler

By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast

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.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Helge Sibast Chairs

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Pair of Midcentury Side Chairs in Rosewood by Sibast, Danish Design, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Side Chairs in Rosewood by Sibast, Danish Design, 1960s

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.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Helge Sibast Chairs

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Helge Sibast Dining Chairs in Teak by Sibast in Denmark
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs in Teak by Sibast in Denmark

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.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Helge Sibast Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s
Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s

Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s

By Sibast, Helge 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...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Helge Sibast Chairs

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By Sibast, Helge Sibast

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Helge Sibast chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Helge Sibast chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Helge Sibast chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Helge Sibast were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Uldum Møbelfabrik, Bramin Møbler, and Kurt Østervig. Prices for Helge Sibast chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $7,564, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,534.