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.
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
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
1 Rio Rosewood & Leather Model 431 Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Armchair by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
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
$949Sale 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
Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953
By Arne Vodder, Kipp Stewart, Sibast, Helge 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
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
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
$3,564 / 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
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use - Made of solid palisander wood - Armrests 61cm
Wood, Palisander
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
Arne Vodder set of 3 Armchairs in Rosewood and Leather mod. 431, Denmark, 1960's
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
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
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
3x Arne Vodder Midcentury Stuhl P. Olsen Sibast Palisander danish
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
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
$6,980 / set
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
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
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
$4,706 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Arne Vodder Model 430 Dining Chairs for Sibast Møbler, set of 4
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant dining chairs Model "430" by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s. Stylish and comfortable!
Wool, Rosewood
$4,685
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Danish Cabinetmaker's exquisite craftsmanship and emphasis on modern aesthetics are evident in this beautiful armchair. It seamlessly blends the timeless appeal of traditional design...
Sheepskin, Beech
$6,063
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, fully restored Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back black leather hardwood f...
Leather, Hardwood
$7,295
H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen in the 1960s. The chair is made from the most exclusive Brazili...
Leather, Rosewood
$9,600 / set
H 32.12 in W 19 in D 20.33 in
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
Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$3,765 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
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
$3,530 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Arne Vodder Armchair by Vamo Møbelfabrik, Danish Design, 1970s
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder armchair in solid stained oak. New upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline leather. Back of cane. Made by Vamo.
Leather, Cane, Oak
Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Arne Vodder designed side chairs for Sibast Mobler. These chairs are made of rare solid rosewood and retain original black leather upholstery. Leather upholstery has some cra...
Hardwood
Danish Teak Armchair by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Denmark, 1950s Beautifully made teak armchair with gently curved armrests and coiled spring seat and back, designed by Grete Jalk. Frame is made of old growth teak that has very tigh...
Fabric, Teak
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
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Østervig, dining chairs in rosewood and black butt hide leather
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig dining chairs in solid rosewood Original saddle leather upholstery. Made by Sibast. Model 411
Leather, Rosewood
Model 62 A Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice pair of model 62A table or desk armchairs designed by Arne Vodder. The lines and finishes are refined. The sculptural details of the backrest with its beautiful joints create a ...
Leather, Jacaranda
Sold
H 29.73 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Arne Vodder, Teak Armchair, model 51, made by Sibast, Denmark 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Vodder (1926-2009) Model 51 Armchair teak and upholstery made by Sibast, Denmark 1950s This beautiful teak armchair has gently contoured arms which are a design feature as well...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Arne Vodder armchairs model “431” rosewood Sibast Furniture Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and rare set of six armchairs model “431” designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960. This Danish design exclusive chair has sculptural rosewood armrests. T...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Large Danish Armchair in Rosewood and Leather, model 431, Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair. Seat and high back upholstered in black leather, surrounding woodwork. Very great comfort. Magnificent design for this beautifully crafted piece of furn...
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Armchair in teak and aniline leather, Sibast.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder armchair new upholstered with green aniline leather. Frame in partly solid teak. Model 422, made by Sibast.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Two 1970s Danish "341" Chairs In Rosewood & Leather By Arne Vodder For Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of 1970s space-age "341" armchairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. They are priced per chair. Viewings are welcome at our showroom in London. Width: 68cm Depth: 62cm Height: 87cm ...
Hardwood, Leather
Arne Vodder armchairs model 62A in rosewood Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of four armchairs model 62A designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1960. The elegant frame is made of solid rosewood and the seat and back are uphols...
Faux Leather, Rosewood
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H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Arne Vodder armchairs model 432 in rosewood Sibast Furniture Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and rare set of six armchairs model 432 designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960. This Danish design exclusive chair has sculptural rosewood armrests. The...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Arne Vodder armchair model 62A in teak Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped armchair or desk chair designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1960. The frame is made of solid teak wood and the seat and back are uphols...
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage Danish Leather Armchair by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare vintage Danish leather armchair by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by Sibast, it dates from the 1960’s. This is the model 62a, it is of absolutely superb q...
Leather, Wood