While the origins of Sibast can be traced back to wooden furnishings created in a modest cabinetmaker’s workshop in 1908, the Danish company is best known for the vintage dining chairs, desks, armchairs and other pieces it produced during the postwar years. Owing largely to the creative direction of designer Helge Sibast during that period, the manufacturer is internationally revered today for its wide range of sleek and collectible Scandinavian modern furniture.
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 Sibast storage pieces, seating and tables on 1stDibs.
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant chair by Kurt Østervig, with a boxy oak silhouette and leather seat and back. Details of white seams on the sturdy, nicely patinated leather.
Leather, Oak
$3,514 / set
Pair of "Ark" leather armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of "Ark" armchairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, in brown leather with rosewood frame and original label. Pair of "armchairs" "Ark" designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Fu...
Leather, Palisander
Arne Vodder Teak/Rattan Chair "Model 51" for Sibast Furniture, 1950 Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare vintage Danish design teak/rattan chair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in the 1950s. Arne Vodder was trained by Finn Juhl and eventually became his business partne...
Wicker, Rattan, Teak
Armchair by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Classic armchair designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Showcasing Vodder’s signature organic lines and refined Danish craftsmanship, this piece is ...
Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored High Back Lounge Chair by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sleek and very cool Danish 1960s cognac colored high back lounge chair carrying the makers label of Sibast furniture on the bottom frame. The chairs is very much in the style of Arne...
Teak, Leather
Borge Rammeskov Set of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, c1960s
By Sibast, Børge Rammeskov
Located in London, England
Borge Rammeskov - Set of 8 Dining Chairs, c1960s Set of 8 dining chairs with beautifully grained, sculptural rosewood frames with steel details on the back legs. The seats have been...
Leather, Rosewood
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 Six Model 422 Highback Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Sibast Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather Measurements: Inquire for Dimensions Condition: In excellent origina...
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Design Classic Arne Voder for Sibast, Triennale Sideboard, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Renens, CH
The 1950s Danish-designed Triennale sideboard, created by Arne Vodder (model 29A), is named after its debut at the Milan Triennale. Crafted by the esteemed Danish furniture manufactu...
Teak
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. The well designed spacious desk is evidence of Arne Voders sense of design an proportion...
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 Helge Sibast, Kipp Stewart, Arne Vodder, 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
Arne Vodder Danish Modern Teak and Cane Dining chair set
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare set of teak framed chairs with woven cane seats and backs designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast of Denmark in the 1950s. This set incl...
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Expanding Dining Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by the celebrated Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, this exceptional Model 227 dining table exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and functional ingenuity that ...
Brass
Italian coffee table by Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian coffee table by Sibast, 1960s. Rosewood top Chromed steel feet Dimensions: H= 41 cm; W= 120 cm; D= 50 cm.
Steel
Square and extendable Danish dining table, in teak, model 592, by Arne Vodder .
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent square Scandinavian teak dining table. A large tabletop with two Italian-style extensions that slide out from either side. Seats 6-8 people. A high-end piece of exquisite...
Teak
Danish extendable desk in Rosewood and Brass, model OS 51, Arne Vodder/Sibast.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
A beautiful and clever Scandinavian desk. The main unit consists of a large desktop and a sliding 3-drawer cabinet that can be positioned wherever you choose. A side-mounted extensio...
Brass
Danish Teak Sled Leg Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning sled leg teak server by Arne Vodder for Sibast features five center drawers and sliding doors enclosing adjustable shelves. Ideal buffet sideboard for dining room or fo...
Teak
Rare Danish design sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture 1958 Rosewood
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with this Arne Vodder rosewood sideboard, featuring two sliding doors and aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast Furniture. Th...
Aluminum
Vodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Long 8 Drawers Credenza Dresser
By Sibast, George Tanier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern teak long 8 drawers credenza dresser.
Teak
Mid-Century Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast of Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Mid-Century Danish Modern credenza designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. Celebrated for his masterful balance of organic form and functional d...
Wood, Teak
Rosewood No. 62 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s, Set of 8
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Arne Vodder chair : Model 62 Really a chair to look at for longer, elegantly shaped backrest and a seat that seems to be mounted the wrong way round. The moment you sit down you noti...
Rosewood
Set of 4 Danish chairs, teak and new leather, model 430, Arne Vodder for Sibast.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Set of four Scandinavian dining chairs with newly reupholstered full-grain black leather seats. Superb craftsmanship, beautiful wood grain, and exceptional comfort. This piece is lis...
Leather, Teak
Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous rosewood Chest of Drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s. This Scandinavian rosewood chest would look great in any Mid-Century Modern interior or home. This is the perfe...
Nickel
Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage carver armchairs by Arne Vodder. They are the model 418a chairs, designed in 1961 for Sibast, they date from the 1960’s. The...
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Pair of Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Oak by Helge Sibast
By Sibast, Helge 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 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
Mid Century Modern Sibast Møbler No 8 Style Teak Captain Chairs - Pair
By Sibast
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Helge Sibast & George Tanier for Sibast Møbler No 8 Style Teak Captain Chairs - Pair Furnish your side table or desks with thes...
Teak
Rare Pair of Rosewood Arne Vodder Cabinets / Sideboards, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb and very rare pair of cabinets or sideboards in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast in Denmark in the 1960s. Very good original condition with minor sign...
Wood
Model 29 - Sideboard in teak by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 29 - Teak sideboard with 6 drawers and 2 reversible sliding doors. Designed in 1958 by Arne Vodder. Marked by manufacturer Sibast Furniture.
Teak, Lacquer
1960s Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler / George Tanier Credenza in Teak, Model 37
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large teak credenza sideboard, Model 37, initially designed by Arne Vodder in 1960 and produced by Sibast in Denmark. This example dates to the early 1960s. The piece has a...
Teak
Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark in 1960s. The Desk is made of teak wood and features two sets of three drawers on ...
Teak
6 Danish chairs in Teak and Skai, new, model 418 by Arne Vodder for Sibast.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian dining chairs. The seats have been completely reupholstered (webbing, foam, and fabric) for exceptional comfort. The design is understated and very elegant. Th...
Faux Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Triennale Mid Century Danish Teak 8 Drawer Dresser
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Triennale Mid Century Danish Teak 8 Drawer Dresser This lowboy measures: 77.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 32 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Dresser has Stain We...
Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very elegant set of 6 'model 422' dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast mobler, Denmark 1960. These dining chairs have a high spin...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Armchair in Teak and Leather
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Set of Four Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made set of four Danish vintage teak and leather dining chairs by Arne Vodder. They are the model 418a chairs, designed in 1961 for Sibast, they date fro...
Leather, Teak
Mobile Bar Trolley by Palle Pedersen & Erik Andersen for Sibast Furniture, 1965
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and functional Scandinavian Modern bar cart designed by Arne Vodder. This cart features open storage and book matched rosewood drawers on castors with the black laminate top that slides open to reveal drink storage...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Drawer Dresser
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Drawer Dresser This chest of drawers measures: 39.25 wide x 19.5 deep x 32 high Good Vintage Condition - Gentle Finish Wear Through...
Teak
Arne Vodder model 418 dining chairs in rosewood Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of eight Arne Vodder Model 418 dining chairs in rosewood, produced by Sibast Møbler, Denmark, 1960s. An iconic Danish design distinguished by its refined proportions, s...
Leather, Santos Rosewood
1960s Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark Rosewood Triennale No. 29 Credenza
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a "Triennale" credenza sideboard, model 29A, initially designed by Arne Vodder in 1957 and produced by Sibast in Denmark. This example dates to the 1960s. The piece has a cas...
Rosewood, Teak
Pair of Danish armchairs, end table, rosewood and leather, Vodder/Sibast 1960.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian armchairs for the living room, office, or dining room, very elegant with their seven finely chiseled spindles. Extremely comfortable seats. Beautifully crafted,...
Leather, Rosewood
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s. These characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Leather, Oak
4er Set Arne Vodder Stühle Modell 430 Sibast Palisander 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eines von drei wunderschönen 4er Sets Vintage Palisander Stühle des dänischen Premiumherstellers P. Olsen Sibast (Sibast) aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf...
Rosewood
6 Danish chairs in Teak and Skai, new, model 418, Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian dining chairs. The seats have been completely reupholstered (webbing, foam, and fabric) for exceptional comfort. The design is understated and very elegant; no...
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptional Danish mid-century writing table designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Furniture, model 223. This piece is a refined example of Scandinavian modernism, where ...
Wood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Large Oversize Dining Conference Table Extensions
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern dining conference table with two 20" self storing leafs extension boards. Overall maximum extended length is 120".
Teak
Arne Vodder Hardwood Desk by Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Wien, AT
The stunning Danish modern executive hardwood desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark, circa the 1960s. This rectangular desk shows wonderful details that are very wel...
Hardwood
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six mid-century modern chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. Produced by Sibast Furniture. Four chairs without armrests and two with them. Frame in solid ha...
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Arne Vodder Dining Table Model 201 by Sibast Møbelfarbik, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and rare dining table Model 201 by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik. The table was made and designed in Denmark in the 1960s. Very nice example with a wonderful veneer. ...
Wood
Arne Vodder Rosewood Set of 2 Model 341 Lounge Chairs Sibast Denmark MCM 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional pair of seating pieces showcases an elegant low-profile frame with sculpted armrests and a gently angled posture. The organic form perfectly embodies the clean aesth...
Rosewood
60s 70s Sideboard Highboard Teak Arne Vodder Sibast Model 54 Design 60s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s sideboard highboard teak Arne Vodder Sibast model 54 design 60s Object: high board Manufacturer: Sibast Condition: good Age: around ...
Teak
Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Danish writing desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast features an adjustable floating drawer cabinet, allowing the user to position it on the right or left side of the table...
Brass
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Helge Sibast, 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
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov
By Helge Sibast, Sibast, Børge Rammeskov
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
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
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 54 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Teak
One Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chair Model 422 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Signed.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single Brazilian rosewood dining side chair designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s, Denmark. This chair is in very good condition and re...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$4,455Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Arne Vodder for Sibast Hardwood Chairs with White Textile Covers
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six dining chairs, model 62S, with hardwood frames designed by Arne Vodder circa 1960., Tiltable backs and seats reupholstered in off-white / cream colored fabric. Produced by...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Classic Danish Modern Oak and Curved Teak Armchairs by H. Brockmann-Petersen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen, George Tanier, Sibast
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish modern oak and curved teak armchairs, George Tanier selection for Sibast Mobler, designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen. Wonderful s...
Fabric, Oak, Teak