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Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Table Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern vintage dining table or center table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, which
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Scandinavian Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Scandinavian Dining Table, 1950s
Arne Vodder style
D: 85,5 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Scandinavian Modern Judas Dining Table by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and superb solid wood Judas dining table by Finn Juhl. Manufactured by Niels Vodder, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Silver
Mid Century Swedish Extendable Oval Dining Table by Edmund Spence c 1950's
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Mid Century oval dining table with vibrant walnut veneer top, including a crotch burl
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 42.5 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Designed Dining Room Table Made by Laukaan Puu, 1950’s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in London, GB
An original and early Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Pirkka' dining Table made from ebonised beech and pine by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine, Beech
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by H W Klein c 1950's
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern teak dining table with 3 leaves. Designed by H. W. Klein
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 47 in D 47 in
Genuine Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weaved Kilim Rug, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Genuine vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug. Stylized floral design with empty center, suitable to place
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Børge Mogensen Dining Table model "753", 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden by Lammhults Möbler, 1950s.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Niels Møller Teak Extension Dining Table Denmark, 1950s
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Almelo, NL
Niels Møller Teak Extension Dining Table Denmark, 1950s
Created by Niels Møller, this modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Round Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1940s / 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Round dining table by lImari Tapiovaara from the 1940s / 1950s. Birch frame. Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid modern Scandinavian oak dining table model Shaker C18 by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern Scandinavian oak dining table model Shaker C18 by Borge Mogensen for FDB Møbler
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 27.96 in W 61.82 in D 31.5 in
1950s, Scandinavian Minimalist Sawhorse Desk or Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Scandinavian sawhorse minimalist desk or table.
A very popular classic design from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Göran Malmvall "Swenks Fur" Dining Table, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Svensk Fur” or ‘Swedish Pine’ dining table is a nod to modernist design with traditional
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Dining Table, Teak Wood, Brass Elements, Norway, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous table was made in 1950s by Norwegian company Hiorth and Ostlyngen. Some suspect that
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Dining Table, Designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1950s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo,
Norway, 1960s.
Brazilian rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Danish Alfred Christensen Expandable Teak Dining Table by Slagelse Mobler
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Danish Alfred Christensen expandable teak "boomerang" dining table by Slagelse Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 58.67 in D 35.83 in
Teak Gateleg Dining Table by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A modular dining table by the iconic Danish designer duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 66.54 in D 47.25 in
Folding dining table by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Mathsson ca 1950s. Solid beech wood legs and teak veneered table top. Very good vintage condition with some
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
H 29.14 in W 110.24 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Sabre Table Model AT-314 by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This is a rare and early sabre leg oak Hans J. Wegner dining table AT-314 with two drop-leaves
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Richard Bent Nissen "Yang" Dining Table, Denmark 1950s/1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This extraordinary sculptural round dining table has strong lines and proportions and was made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Drop Leaf Extending Dining Table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Southampton, GB
1950s Danish teak drop leaf dining table designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 49.22 in
Mid Century, Brutalist Dining Table, Made in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Monumental rectangular brutalist dining table in oak, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1950s. Such
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.55 in W 57.09 in D 36.82 in
Dining Room Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Dining room table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
H 28.35 in W 71.26 in D 34.85 in
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by NF Ameublement
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous designer French Mid-Century Modern dining table by NF Ameublement.
handcrafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple, Sycamore
Extendable Dining Table in Teak by Niels Møller Fro J. L. Møller, Denmark, 1950s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining table designed by Niels Møller. Produced in Denmark by J.L. Møller during the 1960s. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Harvey Probber 12-Person Extendable Dining Table in Mahogany and Brass, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This grand 1950s Mid-Century Modern classic design by Harvey Probber is an extendable dining table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 112 in D 44 in
Skandinavian Teak Dining Set by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen 1950s Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A modular dining table by the iconic Danish designer duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 48.82 in D 45.28 in
Danish Extendable Dining Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Crafted from exquisite teak wood in Denmark during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Poul M. Volther “C35 FDB” Dining Table for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
. According to their philosophy, every new piece of FDB Møbler is born as an heirloom. This ash dining table
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Danish Modern Teak Round/Oval Dining Table Refinished
By Moreddi 1
Located in San Diego, CA
exceptional oval dining table, a testament to the enduring allure of Scandinavian design.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Dining Table for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design dining table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. High qulaity construction and materials
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Dining Table by Carl Malmsten, 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dining table in beech with veneered top, by Carl Malmsten for Waggeryds Möbelfabrik AB
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner "AT-309" Drop-Leaf Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “AT-309” dining table was designed by Hans Wegner in 1955 and its title of ‘iconic’ is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.15 in W 89.77 in D 33.67 in
HW Klein, Bramin Scandinavian Extending Dining Table and Six Chairs with Carving
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in London, GB
HW Klein for Bramin. A extremely rare Scandinavian Modern, Danish extending teak dining table and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 35.44 in
Wood Dining Table by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, ca 1940s-1950s
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bodafors
Located in Utrecht, NL
An exquisitely crafted Scandinavian Modern table. Made out of wood in cognac brown tones. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Vintage Børge Mogensen Dining Set 1950s/60s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful vintage Børge Mogensen dining set consisting of a table mod. 162 and dining chairs mod
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak, Teak
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Dining set by Hans J. Wegner consisting of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'heart
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Danish Dining Table in Oak with Brass Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern dining table with rectangular top
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Dining Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed dining walnut table designed in 1951 by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture has
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Dining Table Designed by Richard Nissen, Denmark
By Richard Nissen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table designed by Richard Nissen,
Denmark.
Beech with metal inlays.
Measures: H 73
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
"Slagboard" dining table with wings
Located in Brescia, IT
dining table that can be extended on both sides and comfortably seats 6 people.
The reason for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner AT-312 Dining Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design dining table Model AT-312 for Andreas Tuck. High quality materials and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Dining Table Designed by Niels Koefoed, Drop Leaf Table, Denmark, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table designed by Niels Koefoed,
Denmark, 1960s.
Teak.
Dimensions:
H: 72.5 cm/ 28 3/4
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.55 in W 77.17 in D 51.19 in
Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen Extendable Dining Table in Teak
By Andreas Hansen, Richard Jensen & Kjærulff Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1950s.
This extendable dining table designed by Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen is characterized
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 99.61 in D 33.47 in
Extendable Dining Table of Danish Manufacture
Located in Brescia, IT
'Made in Denmark' extendable dining table.
Table dimensions open
W 234cm, D 90cm, H 74cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Teak Dining Table with Extension Leaf c1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Circular extension table of teak with one extension leaf. Manufactured by P. Lauridsen & Søn
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
J L Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful teak mid century modern dining room table designed by Danish designer Niels O. Møller for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Asymmetric Swedish Folding / Flip Table in Pine, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century asymmetric Swedish folding / flip table in pine, 1950s.
Handcrafted by unknown Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
Finn Juhl FD 540 Teak Extension Dining Table by France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Finn Juhl teak dining table model FD 540. This table was manufactured by France & Son in
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Bruno Mathsson "Maria Flap" Folding Table, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Maria Flap" folding dining table by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Dining Table With 2 Pull-out Leaves by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Danish modern teak with double leaves that hide under the table top , each side pulls out
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 68 in D 35.5 in
Teak and Oak Extension Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular dining table with a teak top concealing steel and brass pullouts and an innovative
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Dining Table Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Measures: Width
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Karl-Erik Ekselius Expanding Walnut Dining Table for Dux
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28 in W 71 in D 35.5 in
Dining Table in the Style of Finn Juhl Produced in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table in the style of Finn Juhl. Produced in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 149.5 x
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Table Model 3605 by Arne Jacobsen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century scandinavian table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, model 3605.
This table was only
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Extendable Danish Teak Dining Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in St-Brais, JU
This is a beautiful and very rare large edition of model AT 310. A dining table designed by Hans J
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid Century Niels Otto Moller Refractory Style Extension Dining Table
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in New York, NY
Classic Danish midcentury dining table designed by Niels Otto Moller, made by J.L. Moller of teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 116 in D 116 in
Arne Vodder Dining Table Model 227 Produced by Sibast in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table model 227 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Measure
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
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Brass
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1950s Scandinavian Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s Scandinavian dining table available at 1stDibs. A 1950s Scandinavian dining table — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s Scandinavian dining table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s Scandinavian dining table made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson and ASEA each produced at least one beautiful 1950s Scandinavian dining table that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Scandinavian Dining Table?
A 1950s Scandinavian dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,196, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $116,514.
A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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