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.
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
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
$1,965Sale 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
Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast
By Sibast, Hans J. Wegner
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
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Sibast, Helge 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 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
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
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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
$3,544Sale Price / set|37% Off
Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s
By Helge Sibast, 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
$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
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Hans Wegner cow horn chairs with cane woven seats. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
Cane, Teak
$4,677 / 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
$7,892 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
$13,446 / set
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Arne Vodder Dining Chairs Model 203 by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 203 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Brass
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and new upholstery with tan leather.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952 Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Fabric, Teak
$14,966 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Cane, Teak
$1,250
H 34 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chair, circa 1950-Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One high end Mid-Century Danish design dining chair in rosewood and leather, 1950s. Designed by Arne Vodder. Original "SIBAST FURNITURE-MAD...
Leather, Wood
$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
$3,895 / set
H 30.75 in W 21 in D 23.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs no. 9 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six dining chairs by Helge Sibast with curved, molded backrests and a A - Frame style base for design of the chair. Faux leather Skai is the material on the seats. In...
Faux Leather, Teak
Jacaranda and leather chairs by Arne vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in PARIS, FR
Great set of 6 chairs (sold and priced per pair) designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Structure in jacaranda, seats and back in black saddle leather. These chairs perfectly embody the...
Leather, Jacaranda
Pair of chairs model 62 S by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent and rare pair of chairs mod. 62S designed by Arne Vodder. A clean and refined design down to the smallest detail. The solid jacaranda structure has very beautiful lines a...
Leather, Jacaranda
Sold
H 29 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier / Denmark
By George Tanier, Sibast
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier for Sibast , Made in Denmark...Retains original finish to wood frame, reupholstered in a white wool boucle.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.89 in
Special Listing For Kavi - 8 x Arne Vodder Chairs restored + Sculptural Table
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
These well-executed set of armchairs by Arne Vodder show beautiful lines in every wooden element. The construction of the chair is based on a design with a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The style of the frame is simple and understated, where delicate materials such as red leather and teak are allowed to emerge in the clear structure. The wood joints specialise the design and highlight the excellent craftsmanship this chair was made with. This sculptural table is attributed to the Italian designer Claudio Trevi...
Leather, Glass, Wood
Arne Vodder model 418 dining chairs Sibast Mobler Denmark 1965
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning set of eight beautiful shaped dining chairs model 418 designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1962. The frames are made f...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Series of 6 Danish chairs, Teak and Skai new, model 418, Arne Vodder for Sibast.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very beautiful Scandinavian dining room chairs. The completely redone seats (straps; foam and fabric) offer great comfort. Sober and very elegant design. Superb manufacturing quality...
Faux Leather, Teak
Helge Sibast Model 430 Dining Chairs Denmark 1960
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic large set of 12 dining chairs model 430 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These elegant dining chairs are made of solid rosewood, and they are newly...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.7 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Leather by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Set of four dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Sibast, 1960s. Introducing the epitome of Danish design with these stunning dining ...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
1960s Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs by Borge Rammeskov for Sibast
By Sibast, Børge Rammeskov
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely rare set of four Danish dining chairs. They were designed by Borge Rammeskov and were made in Denmark by Sibast in the 1960s....
Plastic, Wood
Sold
H 31.125 in W 18.25 in D 20.25 in
Single Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chair with Compass Legs and Bowed Back
By Sibast, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner style oak dining chair with compass legs and a slightly bowed backrest by the Danish company Sibast. In original condition with light signs of wear including a few minor ...
Oak, Fabric
Arne Vodder Model 62A Teak Armchair 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
Sold
H 30.5 in W 19.25 in D 18 in
Set of Four Rosewood Mid Century Danish Model 418 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is a set of four Danish dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. These beauties are made out of solid rosewood and feature amazing grain with original fabric. ...
Rosewood