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.
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Classic Danish Modern Oak and Curved Teak Armchairs by H. Brockmann-Petersen
By Sibast, H. Brockmann-Petersen, George Tanier
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
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
Set of Four Arne Vodder Hardwood and Black Leather Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four Arne Vodder hardwood chairs, model 462. Seat and back upholstered in black leather with some patina from age and use. Manufactured in Denmark by Sibast Furniture. The cha...
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
4 X Model 422 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for a stunning addition to your dining room that will impress your guests and elevate your decor to the next level? Look no further than this set of 4 Model 422 Rosewood dini...
Fabric, Palisander
60s 70s Sideboard Highboard Teak Arne Vodder Sibast Model 54 Design 60s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
1970s, Danish armchair by Arne Vodder, furniture leather, chrome steel.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder. Easy chair, furniture leather, chrome steel, wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Leather with patina. Ma...
Steel
Dining table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rosewood extension dining table made in Denmark during the 1960s is designed to adapt from a compact square form to an exceptional overall length of 260cm. The table combines se...
Rosewood
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
Set of 4 Arne Vodder Armchairs for Sibast Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Arne Vodder Armchairs for Sibast Møbler, 1960s, Denmark This elegant set of four armchairs was designed by renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møb...
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
Henning Kjærnulf sideboard in rosewood. Denmark 1960s
By Sibast, Grete Jalk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf sideboard of rosewood. Drawers and doors where behind shelves. Made by Sibast.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Danish Teak Bar Record Cabinet Nightstand - Tambour Door
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Record Cabinet Nightstand with Tambour Door This cabinet measures: 36 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Cabinet Credenza
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Cabinet Credenza This cabinet measures: 36 wide x 19.25 deep x 30.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas of Minor...
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
rare Danish Design sideboard with tambour doors by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1958
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with the Arne Vodder rosewood sideboard with tambour doors, crafted in 1958 for Sibast Furniture. This exquisite piece is not mere...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder ausziehbar Esstisch Midcentury Sibast Palisander
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Midcentury Esstisch vom dänischen Premiumhersteller Sibast aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Arne Vodder, einem der größten ...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Grete Jalk for Sibast
By George Tanier, Sibast, Grete Jalk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four wide seat dining chairs by Grete Jalk for Sibast. Made of oak wood with a distinct arched back plank with oval cutout. The seat is "floating" over the long tapered legs a...
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Arne Vodder Coffee Table, Danemark 1960s Modulable Danish Scandinavian
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large coffee table from Arne Vodder. Denmark 1960s Total length 150 cm, and with out extension 74cm.
Rosewood
Armchair Model No. 341 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1970s, Set of 2
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Elegant pair of upholstered Danish lounge chairs designed in teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast. These were designated model 341 and date from the mid seventies. Armrests and legs are ma...
Wool, Teak
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
$1,925Sale Price / set|30% Off
Arne Vodder Model 422 Chairs, Rosewood & Leather, Mid-Century Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs in solid rosewood and original leather, by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder. Their graphic shape, both refined and assertive, as well as their beautiful leather patina ...
Leather, Jacaranda
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of armchairs in rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture. Original seat in similar leather needed to be reupholstered. New upholstery on dema...
Rosewood
$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
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
$3,474Sale Price / set|37% Off
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...
Teak