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
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.
Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirror with Ceramic Tiles Illums Bolighus, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This rare and highly decorative Scandinavian Modern wall-hung mirror was designed by Mogens Lund and retailed by the prestigious Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen during the 1960s. The p...
Stoneware, Mirror
True Romance Mirror Large, Ringvide, Ash, Natural or Coloured Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
In India and China there are the earliest finds where the flower and love are linked. The over 4000-year-old finds tell us something about the flower's symbolic role for life and ro...
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
$1,157Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish grace Art Deco 1930s silver Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Cute silver painted Swedish grace Art Deco mirror. Showing traces of time and use but with a nice patina. Little hook to hang it to the wall. Perfect to fit in narrow places. Son patronyme officiel, Swedish Grace - " la grâce...
Mirror, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century, Danish Wall Mirror in Solid Oak, Scandinavian Modern Design
By Aarhus glasimport & glassliberi
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully proportioned mid-century Danish wall mirror presented in an oak frame and marked on the reverse by Aarhus Glasimport og Glassliberi A/S, a well-regarded Scandinavian mi...
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking, large mirror was produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden, in the late 1960s. This generously sized rectangular mirror can be placed as floor mirror and can also be...
Mirror, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Anonymous Danish/Scandinavian furniture maker circa 1970. Reminiscent in style to Aksel Kjersgaard and Uno and Osten Kristiansson. Octagonal wall mirror with frame in solid teak. Ass...
Mirror, Teak
Bjerkås Armatur, Illuminated Wall Mirror, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered metal and beige fabric illuminated wall mirror produced by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, c. 1940s. Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Does not include mounting hardware. ...
Metal
Large Oval Mid-Century Pine Wall Mirror, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s
By Glasmäster
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking large-scale oval wall mirror by Glas Mäster, Markaryd, Sweden, crafted in the 1970s. The solid pine frame features a sculptural segmented construction with beautifully vis...
Mirror, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirror, Stjärnmetall ca 1930s
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare and absolutely beautiful Scandinavian Modern wall mirror by Stjärnmetall, ca 1930s. Frame depicting music playing and dancing figures. Original foxed mirror. Wear and patina co...
Metal
Scandinavian modern teak mirror, unknown designer, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful mirror by unknown designer, made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in solid teak with a shelve with decorative peg construction.
Mirror, Teak
Vintage Wrought Iron Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Wrought Iron Mirror with leaded glass with decorative organic details on the top. Glass and iron with age appropriate wear. Dimens...
Wrought Iron
Asymmetric Swedish designer oak wall mirror, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Asymmetric wall mirror made by unknown designer and cabinetmaker in Sweden during the 1940s. Frame made of oak. Some wear on the glass with crackling and stains.
Mirror, Oak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Oak Framed Round Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A finely crafted Scandinavian mid-century wall mirror featuring a sculpted solid oak frame with a soft, rounded profile. The frame’s deep bevel and continuous curve highlight the nat...
Mirror, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Mirror by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass wall mirror by Lars Holmström, in a clean form. Adorned with a lovely stylized flower at the top.
Brass
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror by Nils Jonsson Torring Mobler
By Nils Jonsson, Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern wall mirror by Nils Johnson. Beautiful solid teak and glass mirror with high quality woodworking. Curved corners and details. Labeled - Designed by Nils Joh...
Mirror, Teak
Large Mid-Century Pine Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A large Scandinavian wall mirror made in solid pine, Sweden, during the 1970s. The piece displays a refined simplicity characteristic of Nordic modernism, where function and natural ...
Mirror, Pine
Vanity Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hamburg, PA
A refined Mid-Century masterpiece, this rosewood-framed mirror—designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden—offers exceptional scale and presence...
Steel
Dressing table with mirror by Axel Einar Hjorth of NK
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dressing table with mirror designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1930s. Two-tone stained birch veneer finish and nickel plated hardware. The original mi...
Birch
Danish Mid Century Modern Mirror by Falster Mobelfabrik c 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated architectural wall mirror by noted danish maker, Falster Mobelfabrik. The solid wood frame surrounds a bright plate glass mirror, this example is in very fine, original...
Mirror, Wood
Swedish Modern Limed Oak Mirror, Scalloped Frame, Sweden, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Modern, c. 1940-50’s, Washed Oak. H:50 W: 28 D: 2 in
Oak
Jacob Hermann Danish Teak Wall Mirror and Holmegaard Glass Vase by Per Lütken
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard, Jacob Herman, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall mirror designed by Jacob Hermann for Randers Møbelfabrik, circa 1960s, Denmark. Features a sculptural teak frame with detailed joinery and includes th...
Glass, Mirror, Teak
Antti Hakkarainen Wrought Iron Wall Mirror, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall mirror in solid iron designed by Antti Hakkarainen and manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in the 1930s. The mirror is in great original condition with a beautiful greenish patina. Antti Hakkarainen was well known for his exceptional craftsmanship especially with iron objects...
Iron
$964Sale Price|42% Off
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Style Large Wall Mirror in Birch, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautiful modernist mirror in the style of Alvar Aalto, circa 1950s. The design is simple and expresses a low-key elegance, typical for the Finnish Modern design era. This mirror ...
Mirror, Birch
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...
Ceramic, Glass
Danish Modern Beveled Edge Teak Wall Mirror
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern midcentury teak framed wall mirror is the perfect accessory for any modern entryway. A solid teak frame is showcased by a beveled edge. In excellent original condi...
Mirror, Teak
$1,890Sale Price|30% Off
Teak Wall Mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare teak wall mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Made in Åhus, Sweden, 1950s. Labelled to the reverse. A very simple rectangular mirror with teak frame from the early years of Jakobs...
Mirror, Teak, Paper
Rare Wall Mirror Model 778 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare rectangular wall mirror, model 778, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced in Åhus, Sweden, in the 1950s. The painted iron frame is finished in a light tone and worked i...
Iron
Scandinavian Vintage Brass Wall Mirror, Glasmäster, Sweden, 1960s
By Glasmäster
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant wall mirror from Glasmäster i Markaryd, with a smooth brushed brass frame.
Brass
$1,543Sale Price|20% Off
Finnish 1960s Aarikka Style Wooden Beads Wall Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finnish wall mirror in frame decorated with brown and mahogany shiny lacquered wooden beads in different sizes in the style of Aarikka. Mirror and beads in beautiful condition. Mount...
Wood, Beads
Scandinavian Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage mirror in teak designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark, 1960s.
Mirror, Teak
Round Mirror by Christian Langeström for Fröseke, Pine, Sweden 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful round mirror in pine by Christian Langeström and made by Fröseke, Sweden. The mirror has a slightly brutal feel to it, but is quite calm and would fit perfectly in modern...
Mirror, Pine
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Mirror
By Arne Bang
Located in New York, NY
Charming Danish Mid-century Ceramic Wall Mirror in a beige/brown glaze with an etched ceramic border around the round glass. In a very good condition with a small chip on the back (p...
Ceramic, Glass
$1,181Sale Price|30% Off
Scandinavian Oak Mirror Model "Diplomat", Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Superb oak framed wall mirror. Produced by Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1950s. Leather detailing. Labeled.
Leather, Oak
Table Mirror by Josef Frank, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in brass designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Four pieces available, two different sizes. Measures: Height 47, diameter 38 cm 3 500 USD ...
Brass
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Solid Teak Frame Mirror Attributed to Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, sleek, small square mirror with a solid teak frame Attributed to Pedersen & Hansen of Denmark. Superb quality and craftsmanship; the mirror is finished with a nice beveled...
Mirror, Teak
Swedish Modern Wall Mirror in Pewter from CAM, 1929
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing and very rare wall mirror in pewter from Swedish CAM - 1929. Very decorative piece. Signed with makers mark on the back. Please notice a discreet inscription on the back...
Pewter
Large Pedersen & Hansen Viby J. Round Danish Solid Teak Mirror Finger Joints
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A large and round Pedersen & Hansen Viby J. Danish teak wall or hall mirror. Simple and elegant, solid teak with functional and decorative finger joints. The usable area of the mirro...
Mirror, Teak
Swedish modern wall mirror by Fröseke, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant wall mirror produced by Fröseke during the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity of Swedish Modern design. The frame is crafted in beech with subtly undulating, wave-sha...
Mirror, Beech
$2,363Sale Price|30% Off
Large Mid-Century Pine & Copper Wall Mirror, Glas & Trä Hovmantorp, Sweden
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall mirror by the Swedish company Ateljé Glas & Trä. The mirror's frame is made of pinewood cubes and decorated with copper metal disks. Original man...
Copper
$1,519Sale Price|30% Off
Large Mid-Century Pine Wall Mirror, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s
By Glasmäster
Located in Karis, Nyland
Large Scandinavian Modern solid pine rectangular wall mirror by Glasmäster, Markaryd, Sweden.
Mirror, Pine
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Modern shadow box illuminated wall mirror Teak by Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak shadow box illuminated Square wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen Made in Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous teak wood grain throughout the rectangular frames with finger joints. St...
Mirror, Teak
Italian Modern Triangular Mirror by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi, Italy 60s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Lucija, SI
Scandinavian Triangular Mirror was made in '50s in Italy. It is rare teak mirror. Design by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi. It is perfect for any space in your lovely home. Mirror is...
Mirror, Teak
$497Sale Price|30% Off
Scandinavian Mid-Century Oak & Teak Wall Mirror
Located in Karis, Nyland
Oak and teak framed wall mirror. Produced in Scandinavia, 1950s.
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Large Oval Wall Mirror in Solid Pine by Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden
By Glasmäster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Oval Wall Mirror in Solid Pine by Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden. Impressive scale oval mirror, perfect for a country or mountain vacation house. High quality construction and mat...
Mirror, Pine
Swedish modern wall mirror by Fröseke, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant wall mirror produced by Fröseke during the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity of Swedish Modern design. The frame is crafted in beech with subtly undulating, wave-sha...
Mirror, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Wall Mirror Henry Kjaernulf Style, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large brutalist style wall mirror in solid oakwood made in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Henry Kjaernulff.
Oak
Estrid Ericson Mirror with Ivy and Gilded Detail for Svenskt Tenn 1950s
By Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ESTRID ERICSON AND SVENSKT TENN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful linen covered mirror by the Swedish pioneer in design, Estrid Ericson. The linen covered frame is decorated wi...
Fabric
Scandinavian modern wall mirror, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big and rare anonymous wall mirror. Made in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful craftmanship. Made in beech.
Mirror, Beech
Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wall Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pedersen & Hansen rare larger size teak wall mirror, Denmark. Impressive sculpted frame with finger joints at the corners and an inverted teak frame. Made with high quality materials...
Mirror, Teak
Danish Modern Triptych Teak Floor Full Length Mirror Opens Closes with Footstool
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek and sexy Danish Modern full length triptych folding mirror that is 70 inches tall. Note it opens and closes with ease.
Mirror, Teak
$413Sale Price|65% Off
Scandinavian Circular Teak and Leather Wall Mirror
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent handcrafted 1960s teak wall mirror with leather strap very close to the designs of Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden.
Glass, Teak, Leather
$2,400 / set
Pair of Aksel Kjersgaard Danish Teak Mirrors
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Aksel Kersgaard mid-century teak mirrors crafted from solid teak with mitred and beveled edges, featuring exposed joinery. Stamped. Measurements W 16,5'' x D 1,25'' x H 41''
Mirror, Teak
Swedish modern wall mirror by Fröseke, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant wall mirror produced by Fröseke during the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity of Swedish Modern design. The frame is crafted in beech with subtly undulating, wave-sha...
Beech, Mirror
Swedish designer wall or table mirror, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Wall or table mirror by unknown Swedish designer during the 1940s. Made in mahogany and brass. Can rest on support or be mounted on wall.
Brass
Vintage organic Scandinavian 1960s solid teak wood wall mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Scandinavian / 1960 / mirror / teak / Mid-century / Vintage Minimalistic designed Scandinavian solid teak wooden mirror. Designed in the 1960s. The frame has an elliptical bottom, w...
Mirror, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Solid Teak Mirror Model 180 for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Solid teak mirror with shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard made in the 1960's Minimalist form represents a great example of ...
Mirror, Teak
Wall Mirror in Solid Pine by Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Glasmäster, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
Large Round wall mirror in solid pine by Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960. Labeled on the backside. The pine frame has a warm and natural finish, with the natural wood grain and kno...
Pine
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Mahogany, brass Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Illums Boligh...
Mahogany
Bo Fajans, Wall Mirror, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A round off-white-glazed ceramic wall mirror designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Ceramic
$491Sale Price|28% Off
Round Scandinavian Wall Mirror made of Oak, Denmark 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful, simple, round wall mirror. The mirror glass is simple and timeless and fits into any style of home. The wood on the front is made of high-quality oak veneer, the back of t...
Mirror, Oak, Teak