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.
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Kurt Østervig for Sibast. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak frames and the seats are...
Leather, Teak
Set of 12 Danish chairs in teak and new skai, model 418, 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
Set of 4 Arne Vodder teak dining chairs model 418, Sibast Denmark 1965
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
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
1 Rio Rosewood & Leather Model 431 Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Geneva, CH
Rio Rosewood and black leather model 431 lounge chair by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Mobler, Denmark circa late 1950s Superb quality with fine details and patina. Manufacturer lab...
Leather, Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Helge Sibast Rosewood & Leather Dining Chairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-century Danish Arne Vodder Brazilain Rosewood Dining Chairs set of Six (6)
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six (6) Brazilian rosewood dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabric, model 430, circa 1958 Denmark. Crafted of high quality Brazilian rosewood with finely ...
Leather, Rosewood
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Stockholm, SE
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
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
Arne Vodder Model 430 Dining Chairs for Sibast Møbler, set of 4
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant dining chairs Model "430" by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s. Stylish and comfortable!
Wool, Rosewood
$965Sale Price / item|50% Off
Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
Leather
Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953
By Helge Sibast, Kipp Stewart, Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Helge Sibast Danish Beech Arm Chair
By Sibast, Helge 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
Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder For SIbast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, Scandinavian Modern, dining chairs designed by Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler feature clean, elegant frames finished in natural honey-toned teak. The seat...
Teak, Fabric
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
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs No. 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
By Helge Sibast, 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
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Kurt Østervig, KP Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool hunting chairs by Kurt Østervig, model 168. Made from oak with distinct lines, cognac colored leather with decorative straps in the back.
Leather, Oak
Borge Rammeskov Set of 8 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, c1960s
By Børge Rammeskov, Sibast
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
Arne Vodder for Sibast Armchairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, armchairs, model '51A' teak, faux leather, Denmark, 1951 A design by Arne Vodder dating back to the 1950s, crafted in Denmark. The chair embodies a s...
Faux Leather, Teak
Rosewood No. 62 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s, Set of 8
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Four Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
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
Mid-Century Teak Spindle Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace the exquisite craftsmanship of genuine mid-century Danish modern design with this quartet of teak dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Furniture. With...
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov
By Børge Rammeskov, Sibast, Helge Sibast
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
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
Helge Sibast set of six dining chairs in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Helge Sibast, 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
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
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
$1,888 / item
Grete Jalk Armchair
By Sibast, Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare oak and teak chairs by Grete Jalk. The model 32-42 designed by Grete Jalk in 1962 and produced by the fine furniture maker Sibast are very rarely seen. Constructed f...
Leather, Oak, Teak
Set of 7 Dining Chairs Designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 7 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s Danisch design chairs by Kurt Østervig in rosewood with stitched black leather se...
Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
Leather, Walnut
$2,021Sale Price / set|30% Off
Arne Vodder Model 422 Chairs, Rosewood & Leather, Mid-Century Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$4,619Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Arne Vodder for Sibast Hardwood Chairs with White Textile Covers
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
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
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
Teak Dining Chairs Arne Vodder Sibast Mobler model 422 Set of 10
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of ten beautiful Mid-Century Danish modern model 422 designed by the renowned Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960, teak high back dining chairs, two armchairs and eight s...
Upholstery, Teak
$3,644 / set
Pair of "Ark" leather armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Danish Modern Rosewood Armchairs Model 62A by Arne Vodder, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchairs in solid Rosewood/palisander re-upholstered in pine green velvet. Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. ...
Velvet, Rosewood
Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast
By Hans J. Wegner, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Hans Wegner style oak dining chairs with compass legs and slightly bowed backrests by the Danish company Sibast, a Danish family company with a proud history of wooden furni...
Oak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sibast Furniture Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Sibast
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This rare set of six 1960’s Mid-Century Danish Modern dining chairs by Sibast Furniture showcases the finest in Scandinavian craftsmanship and design. Crafted from beautifully graine...
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
Set Of Eight Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder Model 422 For Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
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
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Grete Jalk for Sibast
By Sibast, George Tanier, 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 Teak/Rattan Chair "Model 51" for Sibast Furniture, 1950 Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
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
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use - Made of solid palisander wood - Armrests 61cm
Wood, Palisander
Armchair Model No. 341 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1970s, Set of 2
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
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.
Rosewood, Faux Leather
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
Arne Vodder teak and leather (desk) chair
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in BE
What an Elegant Chair. This chair was designed by one of Denmark's most famous designers. Arne Vodder, who designed it for manufacturer Sibast. Sibast is a respected manufacturer and...
Teak
Arne Vodder set of 3 Armchairs in Rosewood and Leather mod. 431, Denmark, 1960's
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 3 Armchairs in solid brazilian Rosewood and Leather by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960's Marked Original cushioning. Leather still in good shape. A bit cracked but sti...
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Pair of Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Oak by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, 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
3x Arne Vodder Midcentury Stuhl P. Olsen Sibast Palisander danish
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten drei wunderschöne Armlehnstühle von P. Olsen Sibast aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Arne Vodder, einem der bekanntesten und einflussreichsten ...
Wood, Leather