Scandinavian Modern Furniture
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Circa 1960th
Textured glass with brass hardware. 6 Candelabra style sockets. Diam. 15.75".
Existing European wiring , rewiring...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Six Clear Olle Alberius Designed Vases From Orrefors
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
Six Orrefors clear glass, hand blown, Flora vases designed by Olle Alberius in the 1970’s. The vases have a unique flower frog molded into the base.
Born in 1926 in Sweden, glass designer and ceramicist Olle Alberius trained in ceramics at the Stockholm College of Art, Crafts and Design from 1952–56. Over the course of his career, he worked in ceramic design at Syco and Rörstrand (1963–71), and, beginning in 1971, designed pieces for renowned Swedish glassware...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Frank Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp Model 1842, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Adjustable brass floor lamp model 1842 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in Sweden, 1950s.
One of the more classic lamps designed by renowned Austrian architect and designer ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pendant Model 9030, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940s/1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant model 9030 designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. From the 1940s/1950s. Brass frame with glass and rattan lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with ag...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 7 Scandinavian Candelabra in Brass, Gunnar Ander Ystad Metal Sweden 1950s
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of 7 Swedish Modernist candelabra by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holders in solid brass. Organic design of stylised f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Modernist Tripod Iron Candle Incense Holder Dansk Original Box
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Jens Quistgaard tripod cast iron candle or incense holder by Dansk with original box. The modernist design looks great as just an object. 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
Enhance your home with the classic charm of Scandinavian mid-century design with this breathtaking bar by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark. The rosewood exterior boasts beautiful...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stool model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahagony frame with original beige alcantar...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Extendable Oval Oak Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Uccle, BE
Extendable and retractable oak dining room table by Henning Kjaernulf.
We also have a set of 6 matching chairs that would work very well with the table.
Henning Kjaernulf (Denmark,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Coat Stand in Oak, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Standing Coat Rack in Oak, 1960s.
Tall classic Mid-century modern Scandinavian coat rack in solid Nordic oak made in Denmark in the 1960s. Beautiful natural varm o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Herman Bergman, Jar, Stockholm, 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jar in pewter and brass, with figurative motif. Made by Herman Bergman Konstguteri, Stockholm, 1940 (08).
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Swedish Birch hook 1886
Located in Farsta, SE
A large pine hook made in 1886 in Sweden is a historical tool used for various purposes. Pine or birch hooks, often made from a sturdy piece of wood, were commonly used in agricultur...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Office Chair, Model 3217, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Seven" office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in cognac classic leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
This product w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954, the GE-259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture lending itself to both style and function. Not only easily used as a sofa in a living space to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Classic Swedish pine 1940s Mirror with cut edge + metal joinery, 91.5 X 61.5 cm
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very classic and elegant mirror with a pine frame. It is a very strong one with some weight. Nice details with cut edge and metal joinery. There's some trace on the mirror ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Scandinavian Modern teak with brass reading floor with milk glass shade. Shade is adjustable. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto, Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. Body of the table is solid birch. The surface of the table is laminated by oak veneer. Extension leaf to be st...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.
Ot...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large Ceramics Floor Lamp Hand Decorated by Viggo Kyhn, Denmark, 1960s
By Viggo Kyhn
Located in Odense, DK
Large and unique floor lamp handmade and decorated by Danish ceramic artist Viggo Kyhn at his own workshop in the 1960s. The lamp base is made from earthenware that has been decorate...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Svenskt Tenn Organic Wall Mirror, Rattan / Wicker, Bamboo, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Large wall mirror retailed by Svenskt Tenn the iconic Swedish firm founded by Estrid Ericson and creatively led by Josef Frank. In finely braided wicker / rattan / cane and bamboo....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Orrefors Croco Embossed Crystal / Nickel Sconces, 1 of 3 Pairs
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of crystal shield sconces with a croco relief pattern, in satin nickel frames. Rewired for use in the USA, 60W max.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Original White Color.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sisal and Oak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet "Korall" by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården Eringsboda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet “Korall” by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården i Eringsboda, Sweden. Fields in beige, white, black, yellow and orange. Hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set Scandinavian Modern
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set- Mid Century Modern Scandinavian
3.75 x 1.75 in diameter
Original preowned vintage condition unrestored
...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd in the 1960s. Tiers of light colored clear lacquered solid beech wood parts create ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razorblade Dining Chairs Danish Rustic
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 oak Henning Kjaernulf dining chairs. Known as Razorbacks or Razorblades. Original red cushions.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Marta Blomstedt Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model Aulanko, Finland
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Märta Blomstedt easy chairs. Legs in stained ash and upholstered in sheepskin. Model designed for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1939.
The chairs are newly refinished an upholstere...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in dark brown wood and leather, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Refinished dark brown rosewood frame with the original leather cushions in beautifu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rope, Wood
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell / 2 Available
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 9015. Finland , circa 1940th.
Marked ” OY TAITO AB 9015 ”. Measures : Diameter 23? ; Height 33?.
Two fixtures available. ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of floor lamps attributed to Hans Bergström, by ASEA belysning. 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of floor lamps produced in Sweden by ASEA belysning. Made from solid brass and teak stems with a nice concave shape. New lamp shades in hand sewn chintz fabric with single pleat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
'Ari' lounge chair with matching stool by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Ari' easy chair with matching stool in black buffalo leather and steel frame.
Made from buffalo leather original. Designed by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair model 53 was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and is one of the most appreciated designs from his oeuvre. It's an extravagant piece of furniture. It integrates the ligh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian style kilim from our celebrated flatweave collection. This 10x14 rug enjoys the finesse of Swedish aesthetics with a dextrous geometric pattern casting a 3...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rainer Daumiller Extendable Dining Table with Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, set of dining table with six chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
This dining room set contains an extendable dining table and six dining chairs, designed by Rainer Daumi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
1960s Severin Hansen Set of Two Fully Restored Mahogany Side Tables by Haslev
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two side tables or nightstands designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri Denmark.
The tables have a very clean, modest and simple yet elegant design and features rectangular tops with tapering legs. The set has been fully restored by our cabinetmakers and is in very good condition with only few signs of age and use.
Danish furniture designer Severin Hansen Jr. is best remembered for his table and desk designs in the Classic, Danish Mid-Century Modern style. In the 1950s and early 1960s, his work was produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri—a furniture manufacturer located in the small town of Haslev, close to Copenhagen—as well as Dutch manufacturer Bovenkamp. Hansen's also known for his collaboration with venerable Danish porcelain company Royal Copenhagen, which produced a series of rosewood tables surfaced with ceramic tiles hand painted and glazed by artists like Grethe Helland-Hansen and Nils...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) and executed by manufacturer Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The model number is 178...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wishbone Dining Chair
Located in Springfield, OR
A fantastic set of 4 Hans Wegner designed wishbone chairs for Carl Hansen. These have been restored snd newly recorded with traditional danish papercord. These are made of beech wood...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cord, Beech
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Model G-075 Floor Lamps, Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms, 1960/1970s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of model G-075 floor lamps by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms from the 1960/1970s. Brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. The lamps are sold ...
Category
1860s Finnish Antique Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet by Hundevad
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century cabinet by Hundevad, circa 1960's. Clean, simple lined design with exceptional book-matched veneer. Locking double doors, 2 adjustable shelves, 3 sleek drawers a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s.
Global front door shipping available.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills.
The beech variant is...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered ...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset Palanox Storage Boxes by Treston Oy, Set of 4, 1972
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1972 four-piece set of Palanox modular storage boxes or cubes by Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset and manufactured by Treston Oy.
Set comprised of one brown cube with four square white drawers, two brown cubes with two wide white drawers and one wide yellow drawer each, and one brown cube with two cubbies. Finish is a matte lacquer over a very sturdy and deceptively heavy injection molded plastic.
Pressure...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk during the 1950s. It is made of high quality clear crystal glass wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Model 11025 by Idman, circa 1950s
By Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern flush mount model 11025 by Idman Oy Finland, from the 1950s. Fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Cla...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell. Model K5-34, Idman
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Model K5-34. Finland , circa 1950th.
Polished brass with wooden slots shade. (3) lamp sockets. Diameter 25.6″, height approx. 12″...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 3.78” W x 12.21” D
Back Plate Dime...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden mid century "232" cabinet sideboard in oak by Børge Mogensen produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition with nice patina. The iconic brass keys are...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, sofa, model "Kontiki", original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Camel brown leather, beech wood, brass straps buck...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking, pair of lounge chairs model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957
These characteristic lounge chairs were designed by the Swedish architect and furnitu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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