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.
Set of Nine (9) Sixties Chrome Bubble Mirrors, Silver Acrylic, Convex
Located in Farnham, GB
Add a bold retro touch to your space with our Sixties Chrome Mirror Dome Bubble Mirrors - a set of 9 eye-catching round wall decor pieces that bring a...
Acacia
Swedish Midcentury Faience Wall Mirror by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful faience wall mirror by Stig Lindberg with a vivacious, hand-painted, colorful decor of flowers and leaves.
Faience, Stoneware
Swedish Midcentury Faience Wall Mirror by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Faience wall mirror by Stig Lindberg with a beautiful, vivacious hand-painted decor of diluted red stripes and greyish brown arches.
Faience
Mid Century Scandinavian Oval Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very beautiful wooden Wall Mirror from '60s was made in Denmark. This oval Mirror is made of wooden frame, details and mirrored glass.
Mirror, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Mirror in Rosewood and Suede by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare mirror, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced in Markaryd, Sweden, is a finely crafted example of Scandinavian modern design, notable for its elegant simplicity and ...
Suede, Rosewood, Mirror
1950s Swedish Modern Green Metal Wall Mirror
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950s Swedish Modern Green Painted Metal Wall Mirror with sculptured organic details around the frame and a woman depicted at the bottom. Made of Metal with a wooden back. Age ...
Metal
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 #105
Mirror, Rosewood
$1,093Sale Price|20% Off
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
Large deep Mid century Scandinavian Danish pine wall mirror with dowel joints
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large deep Pine Mid century Scandinavian modern wall mirror. Solid pine wood frame with dowel details and thick mirror. Located in Brooklyn NYC. 53” w x 34” h x 4.5” thick
Mirror, Pine
Jacob Ängman for GAB, Pewter Mirror, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hammarö, SE
Jacob Ängman for GAB, Pewter Mirror, Sweden, 1930s A mirror designed not merely to reflect a room, but to give it character. Created by Jacob Ängman for GAB, this Swedish pewter mirror...
Brass, Pewter
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
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,619
Swedish Modern Mirror
Located in Hammarö, SE
A refined Swedish mirror with a warm wooden frame and beautifully etched glass. The geometric decoration gives the piece a subtle graphic quality, while the aged brass details and ge...
Mirror, Teak
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
$1,093Sale 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
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
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Eilstrup Furniture, Denmark, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Danish modern wall mirror manufactured by Eilstrup Furniture of Denmark, circa 1960s. The mirror features a beautifully crafted solid teak frame with softly rounded corners, ...
Mirror, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Does not include mounting hardware.
Birch
Swedish Modern Wall Mirror, Brass Frame, Etched Glass, 1940s Design
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Swedish Modern wall mirror, with a brushed brass frame. Etched graphic pattern on the glass inside the edge of the frame.
Brass
Monumental Mirror by Unknown Designer in Woven Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Monumental mirror by an unknown designer and Swedish maker, produced during the 1940s. Measuring an impressive 100 × 100 cm, it features a beautifully woven rattan frame with a warm,...
Rattan, Mirror
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
Vintage Swedish Adjustable Cheval Mirror in Solid Pine
Located in Hammarö, SE
A beautifully crafted Swedish cheval mirror dating from the 1970s, executed in solid pine with a warm honey-toned finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood. The clean arch...
Brass
Large Scandinavian Modern Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A large and unusual Scandinavian Modern wall mirror, made in Sweden in the 1950s. Designer and manufacturer unknown. The rectangular mahogany frame has rounded corners and a decorat...
Brass
$848Sale Price / set|47% Off
Svenskt Tenn Wall Mirror and Shelf Rattan Wicker Bamboo, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of a wall mirror and a wall shelf retailed by Svenskt Tenn, the iconic Swedish firm founded by Estrid Ericson and creatively led by Josef Frank. Both mirror and shelf in finely...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Glass
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
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
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
Set of Twelve (12) Sixties Chrome Bubble Mirrors, Silver Acrylic, Convex
Located in Farnham, GB
Add a bold retro touch to your space with our Sixties Chrome Mirror Dome Bubble Mirrors - a set of 12 eye-catching round wall decor pieces that bring ...
Acrylic
Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, Mahogay mirror
Located in Hammarö, SE
An elegant Swedish Modern wall mirror produced by Fröseke, Sweden, crafted in beautifully figured mahogany. Characterized by its clean architectural lines and warm, richly grained ti...
Teak
Danish Rectangular Oak and Teak Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern rectangular wall mirror by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark circa 1960's This iconic teak and oak mirror is a Model 161 by famous Danish carpenter Aksel Kjersgaard, from...
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Fröseke – Teak Wall Mirror by AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hammarö, SE
Fröseke is a refined example of Swedish Modern craftsmanship, produced by AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden during the 1960s. Executed in warm teak, the mirror showcases the clean lines, ba...
Brass
Swedish Modern Hall Mirror with Brass Mounts and Etched Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hammarö, SE
This elegant Swedish Modern hall mirror from the 1940s embodies the restrained sophistication that characterizes Scandinavian design of the period. The organically shaped mirror plat...
Brass
Hans Agne Jacobsson Hand Mirror
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Agne Jacobsson handmirror in laminated oak.
Mirror, Oak
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
Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Mirror by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1929
By Edvin Ollers, Schreuder & Olsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Swedish Grace wall mirror by Edvin Ollers for Schreuder & Olsson, made from pewter in an elegant design. The upper and lower sections are crowned with beautiful organically cu...
Pewter
Mirror by Carl Malmsten in Birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare wall mirror designed by Carl Malmsten and crafted in birch. The sculptural frame features softly rounded contours and an integrated concave shelf along the lower edge, giving th...
Mirror, Birch
$2,232Sale 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
Midcentury Pewter Wall Mirror, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare midcentury mirror by Estrid Ericson, made from pewter with a round frame in Ericson’s signature Panama hat inspired design. Can be hung on the wall or used as a table mirror.
Pewter
Swedish Grace Bronze Wall Mirror by Oscar Antonsson, Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Bronze wall mirror from Ystad Metall, in a strict, simple shape. Contrasting, elaborate decoration on top, showing a beautiful Venus inside a shell, flanked by dolphins.
Bronze
Swedish Modern Mahogany Table Mirror, Svensk Hemslöjd, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Swedish Modern table mirror from Svensk Hemslöjd. Made with a mahogany frame with rounded corners, decorated with a beautiful wave-shaped brass rim. Can also be hung on a wall.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Framed Table Mirror, Finland, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined Finnish mid-century table mirror defined by its graphic geometry and solid brass construction. The circular mirror plate is set within a brass ring and suspended inside a r...
Brass
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 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
Pair of 1950s Danish Modern Ceramic Wall Mirrors by Marianne Starck
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian Modern ceramic wall mirrors designed by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, circa 1950s. These sculptural rectangular frames are rich...
Stoneware
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
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
Swedish Modern Organic Shaped Wall Mirror in Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hammarö, SE
This elegant Swedish Modern wall mirror from the 1950s exemplifies the restrained sophistication and organic sensibility that came to define Scandinavian mid-century design. Execute...
Metal
Swedish Modern Table Mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Swedish mid century table mirror. Made with a mahogany frame with rounded corners, decorated with a beautiful wave-shaped brass rim. Can also be hung on a wall.
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Wall Mirror, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare midcentury wall mirror by Estrid Ericson, made from brass with rounded corners, decorated with a beautiful wave-shaped brass rim. Model #H 2500 Model was designed in 1945.
Brass
Mirror with Rosewood Frame by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This mirror, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark during the 1950s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Danish mid-cen...
Rosewood
Mirror model 80, Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern mirror produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden, during the 1960s. Rectangular form with a frame in brushed brass. Labeled on the reverse, model 80.
Brass
Table Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in brass, possibly manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s. Brass, wave-shaped border decoration. Adjustable.
Brass
Handcrafted Swedish Copper Hall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hammarö, SE
A striking handcrafted Swedish hall mirror in hammered copper, produced during the mid-20th century. Combining warm natural materials with refined Scandinavian craftsmanship, this el...
Copper
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
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
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Teak and Leather by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Wien, Au
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Teak and Leather by Luxus in Sweden Polished
Leather, Mirror, Teak
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
Post modern white lacquer chrome wall mirror by Lane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern vertical wall mirror. Solid wood white Lacquer frame with chrome details and thick mirror. Wired to hang vertical. Located in Brooklyn NYC. 20” w x 42” h x 1” thick Ple...
Chrome
$464Sale 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
Hans Agne Jakobsson Mirror Beech Wood & Brass Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson mirror hand-crafted of bent beech wood with a solid brass ring to hang up, made in Sweden circa late 1950s to early 1960s. The wood has been cleaned and re...
Brass
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