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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 

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

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
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandeliers in Brass and Off-White Fabric
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandeliers in Brass and Off-White Fabric

Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandeliers in Brass and Off-White Fabric

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann-Orno, chandeliers, brass, fabric, lacquered steel and aluminum, Finland, 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape’s suspended luminaires reflect her commitment to...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Pair of Swedish 1950s Monumental Brass Pendant Lamps
Rare Pair of Swedish 1950s Monumental Brass Pendant Lamps

Rare Pair of Swedish 1950s Monumental Brass Pendant Lamps

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of Large Pendant Lamps, brass, frosted glass, Sweden, 1950s This rare pair of ceiling lamps was produced in Sweden during the 1950s and beautifully reflects the sculptural char...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian chandelier with three arms, brass & yellow glass, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian chandelier with three arms, brass & yellow glass, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian chandelier with three arms, brass & yellow glass, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Forserum, SE

A compact Scandinavian chandelier produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1940s. The fixture features three gracefully curved brass arms radiating from a sculptural c...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandelier in Brass and Off-White Fabric
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandelier in Brass and Off-White Fabric

Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandelier in Brass and Off-White Fabric

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann-Orno, chandelier, brass, fabric, lacquered steel and aluminum, Finland, 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape’s suspended luminaire reflects her commitment to ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chairs model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958 and 1950s/60s This iconic chair, made wi...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, ‘Rulle’ wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful copper ‘Rulle' light by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This ...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Danish Large Oval Dining Table in Mahogany
Danish Large Oval Dining Table in Mahogany

Danish Large Oval Dining Table in Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Large dining or conference table, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s This stunningly large oval or egg-shaped dining table was crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Made from rich mahogany, th...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Mahogany

Boréns Borås Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
Boréns Borås Table Lamp in Brass and Leather

Boréns Borås Table Lamp in Brass and Leather

By Boréns Borås

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Boréns Borås, table lamp model '8456', lacquered leather, brass, Sweden, 1950s This rare table lamp by Swedish lighting company Boréns Borås, is a clear example of Swedish modern d...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp by Valinte, Finland, 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp manufactured by Valinte in Finland during the 1950s. The lamp features a sculptural brass frame composed of two gently curved elements rising fr...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool
1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool

1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, reupholstered in "Gabriel" wool by Savak, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa, newly reupholstered in a fine woolen white fabric, is designed in the manner of Da...

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Beech

Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini

Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini

Located in Oslo, NO

This unique desk lamp is handmade by ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini. Both the base and the lamp shade is handmade ceramic. The piece is high fired white stoneware, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany

By Jacob Kjaer 1

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...

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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell model 5068 for Taito circa 1940, Brass & wood straw.
Paavo Tynell model 5068 for Taito circa 1940, Brass & wood straw.

Paavo Tynell model 5068 for Taito circa 1940, Brass & wood straw.

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5068 made by Taito Oy, The lamp is made in solid brass with a wood handel and a wood straw shade. Good original condition, the lamp is stamp by the edit...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, ‘Rulle’ wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful copper ‘Rulle' light by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This ...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Arthur Percy, Wall Mounted Vases, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Arthur Percy, Wall Mounted Vases, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

Arthur Percy, Wall Mounted Vases, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

By Arthur Percy

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of fluted green glazed ceramic wall mounted vases designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inc...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern PSO Flower Cage Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1950s
Mid-Century Modern PSO Flower Cage Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1950s

Mid-Century Modern PSO Flower Cage Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A charming and highly decorative pendant lamp produced by PSO in Finland during the mid-century period. The design is centered around a sculptural white opaline glass diffuser that p...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid Century Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Coffee Table
Newly Refinished - Mid Century Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Coffee Table

Newly Refinished - Mid Century Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Walnut

Set of 10 "Razorblade" Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Set of 10 "Razorblade" Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s

Set of 10 "Razorblade" Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful and sculptural set of 10 oak dining chairs designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, during the 1960s. Known as the iconic “Razorblade” model, ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Pair of Danish Modern Petite teak nightstands with single drawer
Pair of Danish Modern Petite teak nightstands with single drawer

Pair of Danish Modern Petite teak nightstands with single drawer

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Danish Modern Petite teak nightstands with single drawer made in Denmark, ca. 1950s. A nice pair of nightstands or side tables in the style of Børge Mogensen. Delicately de...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Teak

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'Fringe' Table Lamps in Silk and Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'Fringe' Table Lamps in Silk and Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'Fringe' Table Lamps in Silk and Brass

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, pair of 'Fringe' table lamps, model 'B-145', brass, silk, glass, Sweden, 1960s These desk lamps by Hans-Agne Jako...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Nordic Modern Paavo Tynell Flush Mount, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1940s
Nordic Modern Paavo Tynell Flush Mount, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1940s

Nordic Modern Paavo Tynell Flush Mount, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A commissioned ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and made to order by Taito, dating from the early 1950s. The piece features its original mouth-blown glass shade in a warm champa...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair

Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937. Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9609' Pair of Floor Lamps in Cane and Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9609' Pair of Floor Lamps in Cane and Brass

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9609' Pair of Floor Lamps in Cane and Brass

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, pair of floor lamps, model '9609', cane, bamboo, brass, lacquered steel, Finland, 1950s The 9609 floor lamp by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell is a stunnin...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Lovö' sofa, model '36290', solid pine, reupholstered in “Nestor” (wool, mohair, alpaca mix) by Pierre Frey, Sweden, design 1932, made 1939 ...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Pine

A Pair of Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell
A Pair of Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell

A Pair of Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) Model Number 9460. Polished brass. Produced by Idman, circa 1950th. Both stamped "Idman". Dimensions: H 7" × L 14.2" × W 4....

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950s Swedish Brass and Silk Pendant
1950s Swedish Brass and Silk Pendant

1950s Swedish Brass and Silk Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Swedish 1950s Brass and Silk pendant. One light source with a brass lamp arm and frame that is decorated with a filigree design. The silk lamp screen is original with age ap...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s
Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally rare and early example of the iconic PH 5/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in the late 1920s. This important extra large early...

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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Rare Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Model '10103/4' Chandelier in Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Model '10103/4' Chandelier in Brass

Rare Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Model '10103/4' Chandelier in Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier, model ‘10103/4’, brass, perforated brass, Finland, 1948 The Finnish American Trading Corporation played a key role in promoting Finnish desig...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '3758A' Armchairs in Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '3758A' Armchairs in Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier '3758A' Armchairs in Mahogany

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of ten armchairs, model '3758A', fabric, leather piping, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930 These dining chairs in light creme fabric wi...

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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Leather, Fabric, Mahogany

Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern cognac brown Leather sofa Patina
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern cognac brown Leather sofa Patina

Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern cognac brown Leather sofa Patina

By Georg Thams

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern cognac brown Faded worn Leather sofa in by Georg Thams. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square dark wood legs. Good vintage c...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scandinavian full size bed sleeper sofa tufted 1970s beautiful Design Low long
Scandinavian full size bed sleeper sofa tufted 1970s beautiful Design Low long

Scandinavian full size bed sleeper sofa tufted 1970s beautiful Design Low long

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian full size bed sleeper sofa tufted 1970s beautiful. Sofa with fold out bed, patterned cut fabric upholstery. Mattress folds out from under cushions with Floral patterned ...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958 This iconic chair, made with 250 metres o...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kaare Klint Original Rare Set of Ten '3758A' Armchairs in Niger Leather
Kaare Klint Original Rare Set of Ten '3758A' Armchairs in Niger Leather

Kaare Klint Original Rare Set of Ten '3758A' Armchairs in Niger Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of ten armchairs, model '3758A', Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1930, made 1950s These dining chairs in Niger leathe...

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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Manufactured in Denmark circa 1980 by Louis Poulsen. Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH. Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm. The lamp is designed so that you have a maximum d...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall Light with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass
Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall Light with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass

Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall Light with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carl-Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, wall light, model ‘5017’, brass, lacquered brass, Sweden, 1940s Elegant and constructively decorative, these wall lights a...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Gunnel Nyman for Boman Secretaire in Pyramid Mahogany
Rare Gunnel Nyman for Boman Secretaire in Pyramid Mahogany

Rare Gunnel Nyman for Boman Secretaire in Pyramid Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gunnel Anita Gustafsson-Nyman for Oy Boman Ab, secretaire, pyramid mahogany, Finland, ca. 1937 The Finnish artist Gunnel Anita Gustafsson-Nyman (1909–1948) is best known for her gl...

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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s

By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson

Located in Odense, DK

A pair of iconic "Eva" lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Mathsson, Sweden. First introduced in the 1930s, the Eva chair remains one of the most celebrated...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair in patinated brown original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good vintag...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century High-Back Armchairs in Mustard Mohair Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century High-Back Armchairs in Mustard Mohair Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century High-Back Armchairs in Mustard Mohair Velvet

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

A quintessential example of the post-war European modernist movement, this distinct pair of lounge chairs represents the pinnacle of tactile comfort and structural discipline. Design...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan 'King' Wall Lights in Copper and Blown Glass
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan 'King' Wall Lights in Copper and Blown Glass

Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan 'King' Wall Lights in Copper and Blown Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 'King' wall lights, copper, blown glass, Sweden, 1973 There’s something quietly witty about this design by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan: a lam...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Copper

Large Vintage Flush Mount with Brass & Floral Decorations, Finland 1950s
Large Vintage Flush Mount with Brass & Floral Decorations, Finland 1950s

Large Vintage Flush Mount with Brass & Floral Decorations, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A sizable and atmospheric Finnish Mid-Century Modern flush mount from the 1950s, distinguished by its softly illuminated floral diffuser and elegant simplicity. The broad circular fo...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Brass & Copper Chandelier with Opaline Glass, 1950s
Swedish Mid-Century Brass & Copper Chandelier with Opaline Glass, 1950s

Swedish Mid-Century Brass & Copper Chandelier with Opaline Glass, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant Swedish three-arm chandelier from the 1950s, executed in a refined combination of brass and copper with opaline glass shades. The fixture embodies the sculptural balance and ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, ‘Rulle’ wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful copper ‘Rulle' light by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This ...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Lit double vintage style scandinave en teck des années 60 avec chevets lumineux
Lit double vintage style scandinave en teck des années 60 avec chevets lumineux

Lit double vintage style scandinave en teck des années 60 avec chevets lumineux

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Lit double vintage style scandinave des années 60, en teck, avec tête de lit, cadre, pied de lit, et chevets lumineux intégrés à tiroirs, avec interrupteurs et système électrique ent...

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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Lovö' sofas, model '36290', solid pine, reupholstered in “Nestor” (wool, mohair, alpaca mix) by Pierre Frey, Sweden, design 1932, made 1930...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Pine

Pair of Bergboms 'G105' Floor Lamps in Bamboo Cane and Brass
Pair of Bergboms 'G105' Floor Lamps in Bamboo Cane and Brass

Pair of Bergboms 'G105' Floor Lamps in Bamboo Cane and Brass

By Bergboms

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bergboms, pair of floor lamps, model 'G 105', bamboo, cane, brass, Sweden, 1960s A refined pair of floor lamps designed by Bergboms in the 1960s. Each lamp is crafted from bamboo, w...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall lights with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass
Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall lights with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass

Rare Carl-Axel Acking '5017' Wall lights with Organic Shades in Perforated Brass

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carl-Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, wall lights, model ‘5017’, brass, lacquered brass, Sweden, 1940s Elegant and constructively decorative, these wall lights ...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Lane Furniture Sheet Music Cabinet and Bench
Lane Furniture Sheet Music Cabinet and Bench

Lane Furniture Sheet Music Cabinet and Bench

By Lane Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A Lane Furniture trunk crafted for use as a record cabinet and Bench. Original black Naugahyde upholstered top. Divided interior made to organize 33 LP vinyl records. Multiple uses a...

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cherry

1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak
1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak

1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

A distinctive 1950s Scandinavian Modern three-drawer commode, professionally wallpapered with Josef Frank’s iconic clover leaf motif. The decorative surface adds a vibrant yet refine...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Teak

Maria Lindeman Pendant Model 51185 MS in Blue & Brass, Idman 1950s
Maria Lindeman Pendant Model 51185 MS in Blue & Brass, Idman 1950s

Maria Lindeman Pendant Model 51185 MS in Blue & Brass, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Maria Lindeman

Located in Helsinki, FI

Ceiling lamp model 51185 MS designed by Maria Lindeman and manufactured by Idman Oy in Finland in The 1950s. A beautiful and distinct minimalist geometric design featuring a cone "ma...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Dining Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Dining Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Dining Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Denmark, 1960s

By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful and sculptural oak dining chair designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, during the 1960s. Known as the iconic “Razorblade” model, the chair i...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Scandinavian modern brutalist pine 3 seat stripe woven wool sofa made in Sweden
Scandinavian modern brutalist pine 3 seat stripe woven wool sofa made in Sweden

Scandinavian modern brutalist pine 3 seat stripe woven wool sofa made in Sweden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nice Scandinavian modern brutalist pine 3 seat sofa or daybed made in Sweden. Has 3 lower cushions with 3 back cushions. Upholstery is tufted off white gray stripes foam is high qual...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Upholstery, Pine

Hand crafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini.
Hand crafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini.

Hand crafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini.

By Jossolini

Located in Oslo, NO

Unique ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland. The lamp is built and decorated by hand. This is a slow process and a slow craft. After the form is b...

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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'B-138' Table Lamp in Brass and Silk
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'B-138' Table Lamp in Brass and Silk

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'B-138' Table Lamp in Brass and Silk

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 'Fringe' table lamp, model 'B-138', brass, silk, Sweden, 1960s This desk lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson exemplifies ...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sculptural bird figure, mid-20th century. Rare stoneware sculpture in the form of a bird, featuring Stålhane’s signature organic volume and rich gla...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Cabinet from Ringvide, Weave Frame Tall, Smoked oak Wood, natural oil.
Cabinet from Ringvide, Weave Frame Tall, Smoked oak Wood, natural oil.

Cabinet from Ringvide, Weave Frame Tall, Smoked oak Wood, natural oil.

By Lukas Dahlén

Located in Visby, SE

Weave Frame Tall Cabinet, made of solid wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by L...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Oak

Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather

Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, beech, Denmark, 1950s. Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in blond...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,339.

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