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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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
Period: 1950s
Scandinavian mid century chandelier in teak, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features five curved arms extending from a cone-shaped cent...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
ASEA mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass, oak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist chandelier produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak and brass, it features three curved arms holding white glass ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Faience ceramic mirror by Stig Lindberg
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1950's Faience ceramic mirror by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Milky white ceramic featuring a selection of flower motifs in bright colors. In a very good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Hans Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Brass Opaline Glass Sconces Swedish 50s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamps in opaline glass and brass, made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden in the 1950s.
The brass has a dark patina, polished upon request. Opaline...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern "Egyptian Chair" by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Egyptian Chair” by Finn Juhl, made in rosewood with natural leather. Unique, elegant design with distinct lines and subtle details. Juhl was inspired to create the design ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare “Grasshopper” floor lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman, made from lacquered metal with amazing lines and proportions. Original petroleum blue lacquer that has aged beautifully.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Crafted from steel lacquer...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features three curved arms attached to a bell-shaped cent...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Illums Bolighus Candelabras Brass Serpentine Candle Holder Denmark 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Illums Bolighus serpentine candelabras in solid brass, made in Denmark in the 1950s.
Both are in very good condition with a beautiful subtle patina.
For candles with a diam...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury "Camel" Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “Camel” floor lamp by Josef Frank, made from brass. Curved neck, extendable height. Wide, plisséd shade.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Wooden Daybed in Oak, Canvas & Leather by Tage Poulsen, 1950s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century wooden daybed in stained oak with a canvas upholstery, a dark brown leather cushion and white sheepskin designed and produced by Tage Poulsen in Denmark, 1950...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Vintage Midcentury Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful floor lamp by Josef Frank, made from brass with a white lacquered stem. Three lights with pleated shades, weighty brass base.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl 45 chair made of rosewood by Niels Vodder c1950
Located in London, GB
This early edition of Finn Juhl's iconic 45 chair was made circa 1950 by Niels Vodder and has recently been restored as an investment piece.
The rosewood frame has been disassembled...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Cascade Lamp with Teak Accents, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of three cascading opaline shades connected to a teak wooden designed structure a typical fifties Scandinavian design to create a warm light accent in your home.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Børge Mogensen Set of Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of vintage "BM 3238" dining arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made t...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
A pair of wall lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell, for OY Taito, Model 9453.
Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shades on brass hardware.
Both fixtures marked " OY Taito A 9453". One ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$18,000 / set
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Jade Green Velvet, Finland, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by his company, Oy N. Boman AB, in Finland in the early 1950s.
The design is characterized by the curved ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Stool in Lambs Wool Hide
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with natural colour lambs wool hide. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Ma...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
$25,814 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1950s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa, original red furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa. Original striped red furniture wool, oak wood. Seat reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman in light green/blue furniture wool. Brass spri...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Teak Legs Designed Bent Møller Jepsen DN
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bent Møller Jepsen's iconic loveseat chair originally named the "TV" sofa, the series also included chairs and other living room furniture, was designed in the 1950s and produced b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak, Leather
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Folke Ohlsson Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Roman Travertine Top for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Midcentury Wall lights by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass wall lights by Josef Frank. Generous size with curved lines, warmly gleeming brass.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Impressive & Large Paavo Tynell Commissioned Wall Lamps, Taito c. 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
When you think you’ve seen every iconic Tynell design, this extraordinary pair of wall lamps emerges—showcasing the master’s unparalleled ability to blend nature, grandeur, and craft...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Dining Table - Extendable to 350cm for 12/14 seats
Located in London, GB
This bespoke dining table was made in the 1960s by a cabinetmaker in Denmark. This dining table was found with a set of chairs made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen and designed by S...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$16,356 Sale Price
40% Off
Midcentury Wall lights by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of neat wall lights by Josef Frank, in an understated design. Made from brass with white shades.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large blue ceramic bowl from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the 1950s. The bowl is in excellent condition except from ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stackable Birch Stools for Artek 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of four matched vintage Alvar Aalto model 60 birch stools. Birch bentwood legs with Aalto’s signature feathered bentwood leg design. These were purchased from a designer couple...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pendant, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of CH-27 oak and cane weave lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Søn during the 1950s. Made from solid oak with cane weave seats. Beautiful patina a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flush mount ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman.
" Cannon Shell" series.
Opaline glass shade on brass hardware.
Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp with Malachite Print Paper Shade by Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was designed in Sweden in the 1950s.
The design features a three-legged base in black lacquered metal. Mounted on top of the base are two tubular arms, also...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Hans Wegner Coffee Table Model 'AT-10' Teak and Cane, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A midcentury design from Hans J. Wegner model AT-10 coffee table for Andreas Tuck in Denmark, 1950s. A piece of craftmanship features a solid teak top with a beautifully detailed ra...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
$2,670 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury "Prag" Lounge Chair by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge chair and footstool by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, model called “Prag”. Made from beech with sheepskin upholstery. Generous size and lovely details, like the neck cu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Newly Refinished - Karl-Erik Ekselius Expanding Walnut Dining Table for Dux
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 desig...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A teak desk, Model 36, designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s. Hansen's furniture designs are distinctively recognizable for their sleek profiles with ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Nightstands Bedside Tables by Carlström & Co Mobelfabrik Sweden 1950
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two matching nightstands or bedside tables with drawer in teak from the 1950s and made by Carlström & Co Mobelfabrik in Sweden and allover in good condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in brand new shearling.
Seat height: 18”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon re...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Style Classic Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1950s. The chair bear close resemblance to Peter Hvidt's designs for Fritz Hansen The chair is not marked similar to the vast majority ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.875” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75” diameter...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades, plastic flower details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wicker and Bamboo Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful rattan floor lamp with bamboo rod from the 1950s.
Exceptional design and high-quality workmanship.
The loving details and the very pleasant lighting effect make the la...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gösta Westerbergs, Lounge Chair, Beech, Leather, Sweden, 1954
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and beech lounge chair designed and produced by Gösta Westerbergs, Sweden, 1954.
Dimensions: 39” H x 27.375” W x 37.25” D
Seat height: 16.25”
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Göran Malmvall 'Sportstugemöbler' Corner Cabinet in Pine, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
'Sportstugemöbler' corner cabinet, designed by Göran Malmvall. Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden, 1950s. Made from dark stained pine. Interior with two shelves, single doo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of Solid Teak, Seat covered with Natural Leather
Located in London, GB
1959 Sigurd Ressell Armchair of solid teak, seat covered with natural leather. Made by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Model SR59, designed in 1959 and presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
$4,027 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, wood and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.45” H x 3.69” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 soc...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,200 / item
A pair of large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$160,000 / set
A pair of ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell model K2-20
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lamps model "K2-20", designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Custom version with brass stem and wire decor. Perforated polished brass and fros...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$28,000 / set
Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this settee is unknown. Light but still sturdy an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Malmsten 'Båstad' Side Table in Mahogany, Erik Johansson, Sweden
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side table was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1951 and is known as the Båstad model, named after the town where Malmsten's close friend, the iconic textile artist Märta Må...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Erik Herlow Obelisk Stainless Flatware Set for Copenhagen Cutlery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Herlow Stainless Flatware Set. Service for 8 plus extra pieces! Overall clean set that shows normal signs of use and wear. Satin Handles with Brite Chrome Ends!
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
KF2 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962.
A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 8.125” H x 7.25” diameter
Holds .375” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair model 'Farmor', designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888–1972). Manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in the 1950s. Wooden legs, armchair recently reupholstered in Honey shee...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Leather, Wood
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
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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