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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Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture in the 1960s. The desk features a large work surface and a classic Danish design from the period. — Origin...
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
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
Arne Vodder Hardwood Desk by Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Wien, AT
The stunning Danish modern executive hardwood desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark, circa the 1960s. This rectangular desk shows wonderful details that are very wel...
Hardwood
Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Danish writing desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast features an adjustable floating drawer cabinet, allowing the user to position it on the right or left side of the table...
Brass
Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Well-crafted freestanding writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960. Executed in warm-toned teak, this piece is a refined example of Danish modern design, com...
Teak
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.75 in
Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop leaf desk by Arne Vodder (1926-2009) designed for Sibast Mobler in Denmark, features a...
Teak
Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Sliding Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. This versatile piece features a sliding adjustable bank that includes three dovetailed drawers with si...
Teak
Danish mid century writing desk in teak - boomerang
Located in Ranst, VAN
This Danish vintage desk is made of teak wood. This desk was made by a local Danish carpenter on behalf of the previous owner, one of a kind piece. It is made in a boomerang shape an...
Teak
$5,827
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 34.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The Boomerang desk, designed by Arne Vodder in Denmark during the 1960s, showcases a solid teak wood structure adorned with brass details on the legs. This iconic piece features thre...
Brass
$6,495
H 28.5 in W 41.75 in D 113.75 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 227 Expanding Danish Teak Dining Table, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler in the 1960s, the Model 227 is among the most ingenious expansion systems to emerge from the golden age of Danish cabinetmaking, and this ex...
Teak
$5,995
H 28.75 in W 114 in D 41.5 in
Restored Arne Vodder Model 227 Dining Table in Teak, Danish Mid Century Modern
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s and produced by Sibast Mobler in Denmark, the Model 227 dining table is the original transformer table, expandin...
Teak
$11,477
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 48.82 in
Arne Vodder oval dining table model 212 in rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Arne Vodder Model 212 oval dining table in rosewood, produced by Sibast Møbler, Denmark 1960s. A beautifully proportioned and highly versatile Danish dining table, combining an elega...
Santos Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk with Bookcase, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Danish modern teak executive desk embodies the thoughtful craftsmanship and functionality that made Scandinavian furniture of the 1960s so enduring. Beautifully constructed in D...
Brass
$3,000
H 28.5 in W 53 in D 25.5 in
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Teak Writing Or Executive Desk 1960s
By Arne Vodder, B.J. Hansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful teak Scandinavian Writing Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder having a file drawer on the left, 3 drawer on the right and case storage at the front. Each drawer features hand...
Brass
$3,675Sale Price|24% Off
H 28.25 in W 30.75 in D 41.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 227 Drop Leaf Danish Teak Dining Table, Ca. 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek vintage writing desk with a two drawer case featuring an unusual mahogany oyster veneer technique on anodized aluminum legs. Stamped Thomasville on the bottom.
Aluminum
Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Executive Desk in Teak for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Rectangular Desk in Teak for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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 Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Arne Vodder desker in rosewood and leather Sibast Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
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H 29.14 in W 79.93 in D 35.04 in
Large Freestanding Desk Model 206 In Rosewood By Arne Vodder From 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Large freestanding desk, model 206, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbler in the 1960s. The table is made of rosewood with beautiful play of grain patterns and spacio...
Rosewood
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H 28.5 in W 80.19 in D 35.31 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Executive Desk with Credenza by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MØBELFABRIK TEAK EXECUTIVE DESK WITH CREDENZA RETURN Denmark, circa 1960s Sibast label affixed to underside [desk] 28 1/2" H x 35 5/16" D x 80 3/16" W [crede...
Metal
Arne Vodder writing desk model 207 in teak Sibast Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A rare and iconic executive desk from the celebrated “200 series” by Arne Vodder, one of Denmark’s most esteemed designers, produced by Sibast Furniture, Denmark, 1960. This Model 2...
Teak
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H 28.94 in W 75.01 in D 36.62 in
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
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H 29.14 in W 80.32 in D 72.05 in
Arne Vodder executive desk and return in teak Sibast Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best designers Denmark has known and it is manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960....
Teak
Sold
H 28.94 in W 75.01 in D 36.62 in
DANISH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 & 223 HARDWOOD LEATHER DESK & ARMCHAiR
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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