One of the greatest cabinetmakers in Denmark, Niels Vodder had an illustrious career in Danish furniture. And just as like-minded duos Kaare Klint and Rudolph Rasmussen or Hans Wegner and Johannes Hansen had, Vodder — in partnership with Finn Juhl for more than 20 years — set a high standard for Scandinavian modernism.
Vodder had already established his position as an in-demand cabinetmaker by the time Juhl came into his small workshop in 1937. Juhl — a pioneer of 20th-century Danish design and a pivotal figure in the introduction of Danish modern in the United States — had often authored technically complicated designs that other woodworkers found impossible to execute. Vodder, however, would prove otherwise through his skill and ingenuity. Together, the two ushered in an era of innovative Danish design to an international audience at annual Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibitions in Copenhagen.
Some of Juhl’s most iconic lounge chairs, such as the NV 45 chair and the Chieftain chair, were first built by Vodder. Most of the seating executed by Vodder was done in teak, although some chairs were handcrafted in mahogany, rosewood and other attractive woods. The Chieftain, formally the FJ 49 A, won the Danish Design Award in the “Classic” category, while the NV 45 can be found in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Juhl’s FJ 51 chair was featured in the United Nations Trusteeship Council chamber — designing and furnishing the chamber was one of Juhl’s notable accomplishments in the early 1950s.
One of the keys to the pair’s success lay in the combination of Juhl’s self-taught approach and Vodder’s progressive outlook on his trade. The latter's workshop was modest in size and he was a pioneer with respect to the use of subcontractors in manufacturing, while Juhl had no formal training in furniture design. Juhl's early ambition was to pursue art history; instead, at his father’s request, he earned a degree in architecture. His studies and enthusiasm for art resulted in inspired pieces that were free from traditional norms, while Vodder possessed the technical prowess to refine and bring these ideas to fruition.
As Ejnar Pedersen — founder of P.P. Møbler — once said, “ (I)f we had no Niels Vodder, we would not have had the Finn Juhl we know today.” Vodder passed away in 1982.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Niels Vodder seating, tables and case pieces.
Niels Vodder NV54 Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Niels Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Vodder NV54 Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza This credenza measures: 81.5 wide x 19.75 deep x 34.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Very Small Areas of Ver...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in Rosewood by Niels Vodder, 1950s
By Niels Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare cabinet was both designed and produced by Niels Vodder, one of Denmark’s most esteemed cabinetmakers, whose work was instrumental in defining the golden era of Danish ...
Rosewood
Niels Vodder Teak Credenza NV54
By Niels Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Niels Vodder design credenza model NV54, Denmark. Niels Vodder was a premier cabinet maker that is best known for his execution of Finn Juhl's most successful and beautiful creations...
Teak
$8,500 / item
Seven Drawer Dresser by Borge Mogensen
By Niels Vodder, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is constructed of solid teak wood with integrated wood handles on an oak base with tapered dowel legs. Made in Denmark by Neils Vodder...
Oak, Teak
Hanging Tambour-Doored Bar/Cabinet for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hanging bar/cabinet in teak having vertical dividers, U-shaped shelving for glasses, and a milk glass bottom, the unit accessible by a tamboured sl...
Brass
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) rosewood sideboard with 5 teak doors having a rectangular brass handle and supported on low tapered square legs (Attributed to OSVALDO BORSANI)
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet by Rene Gabriel, France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Mobilier d'urgence type v.150 by Rene Gabriel The 'Mobilier d'urgence type v.150' is a cabinet designed by French designer René Gabriel, part of a series of emergency furniture created as part of the reconstruction programme for the WWII-affected city of Le Havre. The model name is 'type v.150'. René Gabriel was a decorative artist and designer born in Maison Alfort, Paris, who designed the Chambre de Jeune Fille for the International Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925 for the International Ambassade de Française. He also devoted himself to designing wallpaper with block prints of flowers, landscapes and abstract paintings, and after the Second World War, Auguste Perret...
Oak
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Three-Drawer Teak Dresser or Chest by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Danish modern three-drawer teak dresser / chest by Borge Mogensen, circa 1960s. The piece has been professionally refinished and looks fantastic! It is of superb ...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern teak tambour door credenza designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece features a well-crafted teak case with two t...
Teak
Mid-20th Century Rosewood Cabinet, Lighted by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Rosewood Corner Cabinet by Skovby in great shape! Two glass shelves are lighted with a small lamp that has a push switch for illumination. Cabinet is very clean! Two doo...
Rosewood
Vintage 3-drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Three Drawer Chest Dresser Overall Dimensions - 38"W x 17"D x 32"H Please inquire about shipping quote before ordering.
Wood
A Swedish Modern cabinet, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern two door mahogany cabinet, Circa 1950s, with a clean design of a slightly overhanging cornice molding above two flat cupboard doors, raised on squared tapered legs j...
Mahogany
Vintage Danish Teak Ten Drawer Storage Dresser by Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern lowboy dresser manufactured by Soborg Mobler in teak, circa 1960s. Created with an exceptional skill of cabinetry, this case piece is built with ten dovetailed dra...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Tambour sliding doors
By Hans J. Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and refined sideboard signed by the famous Danish designer IB Kofod-Larsen for Brandes Møbelfabrik, a Scandinavian design classic of the 1950s. Made of teak, this piece has a mi...
Birch, Teak
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Model 211. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised...
Teak
$2,455
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
A Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, in Style of Jean Prouvé, Sweden c. 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Mid Century Modern Cabinet, in the Style of Jean Prouvé, Sweden, 1950s A Swedish cabinet produced in the 1950s. Executed in wood with a restrained and functional design, defined b...
Wood
Italian mid-century modern wooden bar cabinet, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden bar cabinet, 1950s Bar cabinet with a dark wood structure. The front is composed of nine square yellow lacquered wooden panels, each featuring a rai...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tambour Door Credenza, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut credenza manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This beautifully executed case piece exemplifies the clean lines and refined craftsmanship that defined Am...
Walnut, Lacquer
Sideboard "NV54" designed by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1954
By Niels Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard “NV54” designed by Niels Vodder, Denmark 1954 Teak H: 87 cm / 2' 10 1/4" L: 200 cm / 6' 6 3/4" W: 50 cm / 1' 7 3/5"
Teak
Niels Vodder NV54 Teak Tambour Cabinet
By Niels Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
A Niels Vodder NV54 floating teak tambour cabinet. Beautifully restored.
Teak
Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV40 Writing Desk
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare Finn Juhl design know as the FJ 40. One of Finn Juhl’s earliest designs that is produced by master cabinet maker Niels Vodder.A small compact writing desk in teak with very fi...
Teak
Niels Vodder NV54 Credenza Teak Credenza Danish Mid century Modern
By Illums Bolighus, Niels Vodder
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A stunning sideboard from cabinetmaker Niels Vodder imported from Denmark by Illums Bolighus. This is a highly south after cabinet and rarely comes to market. This example from a sin...
Teak
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H 34.25 in W 39.75 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak Vanity / Secretary Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder
By Børge Mogensen, Niels Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a true time capsule of a piece! The original owner purchased this piece new, in Germany, in 1962 and then had it shipped to the states where it has sat, undisturbed, since 19...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder
By Børge Mogensen, Niels Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a true time capsule of a piece! The original owner purchased this piece new, in Germany, in 1962 and then had it shipped to the states where it has sat, undisturbed, since 19...
Teak
Danish Modern Nv54 Tambour Sideboard Credenza by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a true time capsule of a piece! The original owner purchased this piece new, in Germany, in 1962 and then had it shipped to the states where it has sat, undisturbed, since 19...
Teak
Rosewood Cabinet by Niels Vodder 1954
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare Tambour door cabinet in rosewood by Danish cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Model # NV-54 circa 1954.
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Midcentury Bar Stools by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, 1950s
By Niels Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of great looking bar stools. Designed and made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Great original condition.
Teak, Faux Leather
Niels Vodder NV54 Tambour-Door Teak Credenza
By Niels Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Vodder NV54 tambour-door teak credenza.
Wood, Birch, Teak
Danish Modern Niels Vodder Tambour Door Credenza NV54
By Niels Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An exquisite example of what a Danish master cabinet maker can design and manufacturer. Known as the NV54 this Niels Vodder designed sideboard is in beautiful original condition. Bea...
Teak
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H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
1940s Danish Rosewood NV-40 Writing Desk by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautifully proportioned NV-40 writing desk by Finn Juhl for Neils Vodder. In Rio rosewood with brass detail this rare 1940s desk is in excellent condition. It retains its or...
Brass
NV 40 Writing Desk in Teak by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 40, writing desk made of teak, large writing plate with handle of a slightly keeled edge, three smaller plates with handles of brass. Maker Niels Vodder.
Teak
Unique Cabinet by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique cabinet in Cuban mahogany with handles of brass. Exhibited in 1938. Maker Niels Vodder. Exact cabinet shown on picture from cabinetmaker guild 19...
Vintage Baker Finn Juhl Wall Mounted Cabinet
By Niels Vodder
Located in Pasadena, TX
Custom-made cabinet made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder for Finn Juhl. This unique wall-mounted cabinet has ten drawers. Newly restored.
Wood