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Sibast Chairs

Danish

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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Creator: Sibast
Rosewood No. 62 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s, Set of 8
Rosewood No. 62 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s, Set of 8

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...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sibast Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Chairs Model 422 Denmark 1960

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sibast Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Arne Vodder Model 422 Chairs, Rosewood & Leather, Mid-Century Denmark
Arne Vodder Model 422 Chairs, Rosewood & Leather, Mid-Century Denmark

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sibast Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast
Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast

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...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sibast Chairs

Materials

Oak

Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sibast Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery
Set of Six Arne Vodder Wooden Dining Chairs Model 422 with Fabric Upholstery

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sibast Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sibast Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Midcentury Side Chairs in Rosewood by Sibast, Danish Design, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Side Chairs in Rosewood by Sibast, Danish Design, 1960s

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.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sibast Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Faux Leather

Set of Four Arne Vodder Hardwood and Black Leather Chairs
Set of Four Arne Vodder Hardwood and Black Leather Chairs

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sibast Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s
Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s

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...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sibast Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Located in PARIS, FR

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Pair of chairs model 62 S by Arne Vodder for Sibast

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Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

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Located in Chino Hills, CA

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Sibast chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Sibast chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Sibast chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Sibast were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Johannes Andersen, Henning Kjærnulf, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Sibast chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $585 and can go as high as $13,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,710.