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.
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved dark-stained wood wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Light oxidation to mirror consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 42.0"H x 21.0"...
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Wall Mirror Model 166 in Rosewood for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian-modern wall mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s. Frame made of solid rosewood with precise joints and a striking rounded inner edge. ...
Wood
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark 1960s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool modernist wall mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard, made from rosewood in a smooth design with a sculpted frame. Very nice woodgrain. Model #166
Mirror, Rosewood
Royal Copenhagen Mirror Colorful Organic Decor, Marianne Johanson, 1960s
By Marianne Johnson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern faience frame mirror by Marianne Johanson for the Royal Copenhagen Tenera series. Hand-painted floral organic decor i...
Faience, Porcelain
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
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
True Romance Mirror Small, Ringvide, Ash, Natural or Coloured Oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
TRUE ROMANCE - Small mirror 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 s...
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
Large sculptural Scandinavian modern wall mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Wall mirror with a softly rounded rectangular form and a sculptural beech frame. The organic, flowing lines give a light and balanced expression, characteristic of Swedish modern fro...
Beech
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
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
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern Pine Geometric Large wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern Pine Geometric wall Mirror. Labeled RJ Traevarer on back panel. Late 20th Century. Dimensions: H 52" x W 29" x 1" deep
Mirror, Pine
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
Midcentury Modern Wall Mirror by Astrid Aagesen, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Swedish Grace wall mirror by Astrid Aagesen, made with a sleek green patinated bronze frame in a neat size. Adorned with a white metal relief of a pelican spreading its wings.
Bronze, Pewter
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
Handcrafted Scandinavian mirror by Michael Andersen
Located in Hannover, DE
This exquisite artist's mirror is a rare find and a masterpiece in its design and craftsmanship. The beautiful ornamentation, featuring stunning royal blue, is simply breathtaking. T...
Pottery, Mirror
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
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
1960s Danish Teak + Linen Pier Mirror with Storage Coat Rack Pouches Cabinmodern
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon wall mirror design. A Minimalist Danish take on the Classic pier mirror. Teak pegs, cloth/linen lined with pockets. Measures: Actual mirror W 20.5 x H 39 in. Clothe area...
Teak
1970s Teak Wall Mirror Style of Pedersen & Hansen Denmark
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century Modern Teak Wall Mirror Denmark 1970s Unmarked, style of Pedersen & Hansen Medium size mirror in teak wood. Beveled and tapered angles give a clean sophisticated loo...
Mirror, Teak
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror by Nils Jonsson Torring Mobler
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
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
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
Swedish Modern 1950's Brass mirror
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
1950's Brass mirror in the manor of Josef Frank, Firma Svenskt Tenn. Beautiful filigree design around the edges. Age appropriate wear to the brass and glass och overall in a very goo...
Brass
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
Swedish Mid-Century Brass Table Mirror, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant table mirror, with beautiful details. Made in white metal. Elongated design, adjustable height, 77-91 cm.
Metal
A rectangular teak mirror by Egon Bro Petersen, 1940s
By Egon Bro Petersen, K. Thomsen
Located in Balen, BE
Elegant and understated, this early modernist mirror features a finely joined teak frame with softly rounded edges and precise craftsmanship typical of Petersen’s work. The warm tone...
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
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
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
Vintage Rosewood round mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful round rosewood wall mirror. nice edge profile. marked on back.
Rosewood
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
Post modern Black and red monster Laminate triangle wall mirror pop art
By Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern Black and red “monster” Laminate triangle wall mirror pop art - Located in Brooklyn NYC. 35” w x 36” h x 1” thick Please message us for a shipping quote
Mirror, Laminate
Modernist Table Mirror by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant table mirror by David Rosén, part of the “Futura” series from NK. Large rectangular mirror with rounded corners and handle wound with black leather. Adjustable height and angle.
Brass
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
Scandinavian Wall Mirror in Mahogany Beads, Kaija Aarikka Style, 1960s
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...
Beads, Wood
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
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
Midcentury Modern Wooden Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant Swedish Modern wall mirror, with a wide, smooth mahogany frame. Lovely, subtle decor of a line of brass pearls around the inner edge of the frame.
Wood
Rare Mid Century Large Mirror in Mahogany, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Large Mirror in Mahogany, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 9 x 175 cm Conditi...
Mahogany
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
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden. Measure: Width: 51 ( 101 ) cm.
Brass, Nickel
1950s Mid-Century Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall mirror with brass frame. European production in the 1950s. European-made wall mirror from the 1950s, traceable to the Mid-Century Modern language. The elongated, symmetrical sh...
Brass
Otto Schulz Birch Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s.
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Skanninge, SE
Swedish Modern Mirror by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden 1930-40s. It has a very unusual and attractive irregular shape. Made in flame birch and with a wonderful original bevelled mirr...
Mirror, Birch
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
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
Mirror in teak produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in teak produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
Teak
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
Large Pine Oval Wall Mirror by Glas Master for Markyrd, Sweden
By Glasmäster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large oval pine wall mirror by Glass Master Markyrd, Sweden. Striking size and shape that will fill any room with light and presense. In very good original condition, ready to instal...
Mirror, Pine
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
Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1940s Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Forest, BE
This is an unusual wall pine mirror. Produced in Sweden around the 1940s. It is a so unique in the shape. It will brighten any projects. We just cleaned it and waxed it. Branded with...
Mirror, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Mirror by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Brass wall mirror by Lars Holmström, in a clean form. Adorned with a lovely stylized flower at the top.
Brass
Mirror '1931' by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company during the 1950s. Crafted in beautiful teak with a cast iron mounting system. The smart suspension allows the mirror ...
Iron
Swedish Modern Brass Wall Mirror, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very elegant Swedish Modern wall mirror from NK, full length. Sleek brass frame with rounded corners. Model #9692‑7707
Brass
Large Danish Teak Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Viby J
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Viby J (Jutland), Denmark In this listing we are very pleased to offer a wonderful and fairly large mid century modern round teak wooden mirror....
Mirror, Teak
Mirror in Rosewood and Leather by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
By Östen Kristiansson, AB Markaryd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood and leather round wall mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster.
Leather, Mirror, Rosewood
Wall Mirror in Solid Pine by Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Glasmäster
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
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in rosewood. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, made by Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1960.
Rosewood
Ceramic pendant, Mette Lokke Stiil, Danish / Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare stoneware pendant by danish ceramist Mette Lokke Stiil, 1960/70s. Glazed decor of flowers. Height excluding chain 42 cm. Total height 74 cm....
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pewter, Mirror, Sweden c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Pewter
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very beautiful wooden Wall Mirror from '60s was made in Denmark. Classic Scandinavian design This oval Mirror is made of wooden frame, details and mirrored glass. Teak The Mirror is ...
Mirror, Teak