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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Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 227 Drop Leaf Danish Teak Dining Table, Ca. 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak drop leaf dining table by Arne Vodder, Model #227 for Sibast. Supports a variety of configurations. Includes two additional 22" skirted leaves. When both are inserted, a...
Teak
Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s
By Sibast, Posborg & Meyhoff
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and Steel Style: Scandinavian Modern Executive Desk Produced by Sibas...
Steel
Model 227 - Dining Table in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 227 - Dining table in rosewood with flaps and two extension leaves. Designed by Arne Vodder made by Sibast Furniture.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Extension Dining Table, Brazilian Rosewood, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Vodder for Sibast Brazilian Rosewood Expansion Dining Table. 78.5 closed, can open to 98.25 with one added leaf, or 117.63 with both leaves put in. Newly refinished top, self-...
Hardwood
Arne Vodder Model 212 Danish Rosewood Dining Table by Sibast 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Model 212 dining table designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s. This elegant Scandinavian oval shaped table is crafted in richly figured ros...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table by Arne Vodder, 1950s.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Extraordinary round dining room table in Rosewood/palisander "Model 204" by Danish designer Arne Vodder for P. Olsen Sibast Møbelsnedkeri Denmark 1955. This round table has a diamete...
Rosewood
Round Dining Table With Extensions Leaves In Rosewood By Arne Vodder From 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Round dining table in rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, 1960s. With 2 extension leaves of 50 cm. Danish design classic. Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Sibast Møbler Ma...
Rosewood
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. The well designed spacious desk is evidence of Arne Voders sense of design an proportion...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Conference Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast, c1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chino Hills, CA
An exceptional and monumental Danish Mid Century Modern conference table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbelfabrik, crafted in richly figured rosewood and dating to the 1960s. T...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder for Sibast MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 72 wide x 45 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches, ...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 201 MCM Rosewood Expanding Dining Table - 2 Leaves
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 201 Mid Century Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 78.75 wide x 41 deep x 28.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 2...
Rosewood
Italian coffee table by Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian coffee table by Sibast, 1960s. Rosewood top Chromed steel feet Dimensions: H= 41 cm; W= 120 cm; D= 50 cm.
Steel
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Expanding Dining Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Looking for a statement piece to complement your dining room? Look no further than this stunning Danish modern teak expanding dining table designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler i...
Brass
Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark in 1960s. The Desk is made of teak wood and features two sets of three drawers on ...
Teak
Square and extendable Danish dining table, in teak, model 592, by Arne Vodder .
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent square Scandinavian teak dining table. A large tabletop with two Italian-style extensions that slide out from either side. Seats 6-8 people. A high-end piece of exquisite...
Teak
$5,741Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Extendable Dining Table in Rio Rosewood Model 55, Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent large Scandinavian dining room table for 8/10 people. Two extensions (50 cm wide) separated, one with the solid headband. High-end...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Large Oversize Dining Conference Table Extensions
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern dining conference table with two 20" self storing leafs extension boards. Overall maximum extended length is 120".
Teak
DANISH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 & 223 HARDWOOD LEATHER DESK & ARMCHAiR
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, super rare and highly collectable, Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back, bla...
Leather, Hardwood
Arne Vodder Coffee Table, Danemark 1960s Modulable Danish Scandinavian
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large coffee table from Arne Vodder. Denmark 1960s Total length 150 cm, and with out extension 74cm.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Dining Table Model 201 by Sibast Møbelfarbik, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
$10,014
H 29.14 in W 85.04 in D 90.56 in
Italian modern wood, steel and leather desk attributed by Fabio Lenci, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood, steel and leather desk attributed by Fabio Lenci, 1970s Desk for center of the room with a C-shaped structure, made of wood with black wood profile. The rectangu...
Metal, Steel
$1,937
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Dining Table In Rosewood With 2 Extension Leaves & Flaps By Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Vodder dining table in rosewood from the 1960s. With flaps and 2 extension leaves of 47 cm. Classic Danish design in exclusive execution. — Designer: Arne Vodder — Period: 1960...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Rosewood Floating Top Executive Desk by Fristho
By Fristho, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk by Fristho features a commanding floating rosewood top suspended 2.5 inches above dual cabinet bases. White lacquered supports create dramatic visual separation betwee...
Leather, Rosewood, Lacquer
Mid century Rosewood Danish Modern Extension Dining Table 2 Leaves
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Rosewood Rectangle Danish Modern extension dining table with (2) nesting pull out leaves. This table has Solid rosewood round tapered legs. This table is in good vintage ...
Birch, Rosewood
$5,741Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
Danish Extendable Dining Table in Rio Rosewood Model 55, Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent large Scandinavian dining room table for 8/10 people. Two extensions (50 cm wide) separated, one with the solid headband. High-end...
Rosewood
$1,100
H 28.75 in W 55 in D 27.5 in
Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen Executive Desk circa 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: writing desk features one drawer on the left side with curved wooden legs and a sleek modern design Creator: Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen (label ...
Laminate, Beech
1970s Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk Styled After Knoll
By Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This refined mid-century executive desk is an elegant piece inspired by classic Knoll designs from the 1970s. Expertly crafted with a ri...
Chrome
$1,166
H 29.14 in W 77.56 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Afromosia Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s The mid-century afromosia teak drop-leaf dining table from Denmark in the 1960s is a striking representation of the...
Teak
$1,543
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table in rosewood, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Danish mid-century modern design. Crafted from luxur...
Rosewood
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dallas, TX
Another good looking campaign style piece for your collection! We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt. Airy, which is one of the higher quality campaign manufacturers. This well-made desk executed out of oakwood which has a lovely warm patina to it, the cuts of timber are lovely with great proportions from any angle. Supporting a rectangular top with a central drawer flanked on either side by a column cabinet with four drawers each having a top and bottom drawer, two of which are double as a filing drawer in the middle offering plenty of storage space. Solid finished back all standing on a plinth base to make it more stable. The brass inset military handles & brass corner brackets are all original and in brass. Signed "National Mt...
Oak
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the work surface allowing it to be used a...
Brass
$2,400
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s. T...
Chrome
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage dining table by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by Sibast, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with an elegant and st...
Wood
Teak Adjustable Dining Table by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
This is an excellent example of Danish midcentury furniture design. This extendable dining table can be set at three different lengths with each leaf measuring 55cm long. The table can be 180cm, 235cm or 290cm long. Designed by Arne Vodder, this is Model 227 produced by Sibast. We have 6 matching chairs...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Dining Table in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, dining table model 201/8, teak, Denmark, 1960s This rectangular dining table by Danish designer Arne Vodder was designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Sib...
Teak
Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, executive corner desk, rosewood, Denmark 1950s. This desk is executed in a dark tone rosewood. This luxurious piece was designed by one of the best...
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Rosewood Corner Desk for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, corner desk 277 in rosewood and metal, Denmark, 1950s This rosewood executive desk by the Dane Arne Vodder is part of the midcentury design collection. Thi...
Wood
Arne Vodder for Sibast Console Table, circa 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, console table, teak, Denmark, 1960s. This console table in teak is designed by the Danish designer Arne Vodder. The typical refined Vodder details c...
Teak
Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Executive desk, teak, Denmark 1950s. Teak executive desk. This luxurious piece was designed by one of the most profilic designers Denmark has known. T...
Teak
Arne Vodder Extendable Teak Dining Table
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, teak, 1950s, Denmark. This well sized teak dining table comes with one extra leave. The details of this model are remarkably subtel and well crafted. Three round,...
Teak
Arne Vodder Rectangular Desk in Teak for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Executive desk, in teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s. This luxurious piece was designed by one of the best designers Denmark has known and is produced by Sibast. Vodder designed a large series of desks for this company, including this example of the 200 series. This rectangular desk...
Teak
Arne Vodder Desk in Teak for Sibast Møbler
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk model 60, in teak, by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, circa 1956. Refined writing table by Danish designer Arne Vodder. The design is sincere. An open look is created...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 48.82 in
Oval Dining Table In Teak By Arne Vodder For Sibast Furniture Factory From 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Large oval dining table designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The table is made of teak and 2 extension leaves of 50cm are included with the table....
Teak
Arne Vodder desker in rosewood and leather Sibast Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning refined executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960. A beautiful example of Danish Modern craftsmanship, it combines luxurious materials with Vodder’s ch...
Metal