Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
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
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Foldable mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Width: 45 (91) cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Swedish modern table mirror in brass by Ystad metall, Sweden 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern table mirror produced by Ystad metall in Sweden. Made during the 1930-40s. Stylish modernist design in solid brass which has become beautifully patinated with time. Ad...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Oak & Teak Wall Mirror
Located in Karis, Nyland
Oak and teak framed wall mirror. Produced in Scandinavia, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Danish 1970s mirror and console table in solid pine design by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in København K, 84
Rare Danish 1970s set of mirror with console in solid pine. Beautifully crafted by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. The mirror and console is created as a set and holds a rich and...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pine, Mirror
Table / Wall Mirror Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table / wall mirror by unknown designer. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Aksel Kjersgaard Mirror in Teak by Odder in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror in teak designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian vintage mirror signed Fröseker
Located in Brescia, IT
Elongated shaped wall mirror with teak wood frame.
Good vintage condition. The glass appears partially oxidized.
BC002
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirror with lighting, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern wall mirror, lit from behind so that light glows around the edge of the mirror glass. Made from white lacquered metal with cutout clover pattern, brass rim and...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian 1960s oak mirror - Vintage wood frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian mirror produced in the 1960s, with oak frame. Simple, straightforward design typical of the Nordic style of the time.
Scandinavian-made mirror from the 1960s, featuring...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Wood
1/5 Blue Hand-Painted Enamel Mirror by Bodil Eje, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Scandinavian Modern round wall mirror by Bodil Hagedorn Eje. Daughter of painter Thorvald Hagedorn-Olse, Bodil Eje was a Danish artist from the 20th Century who mostly worked with enamel. The mirror’s frame is composed of enameled copper plates...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Beautiful Mid century sculpted danish modern teak wall mirror
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century danish modern sculpted wall mirror. Beautiful solid finger jointed teak and glass mirror with high quality woodworking. Curved corners and details. Labeled - Designed. M...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
1940s, Bronce Table Mirror from Sweden Attributed to Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Kiel, SH
Rare table mirror in bronze from Sweden.
Attributed to Josef Frank.
Tulip shaped foot.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian retro mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian mirror with teak frame with curved shape on short sides. There are gold metal bolts on the corners, giving added stability.
It is distinguished by its unusual shape: t...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Scandinavian Mirror by Glas & Trä
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rectangular mirror no 7075 in rosewood, attributed to Rimbert Sandholt for Glas & Trä, Sweden.
This mirror is of a great quality in construction and has a beautifully shaped frame.
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Hall Furniture with Mirror in Teak
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hall furniture with storage and mirror designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Vintage rectangular mirror with gold and black metal frame
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s half-bust mirror.
Deco-style furniture accessory with metal frame and gold studs.
A mirror that will decorate the room with character and elegance of yesteryear.
Good conditi...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Josef Frank Table Mirror Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Mirror / Hand Mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror / hand mirror designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Square Silhouette Mirror, Walnut Oil treated by OEO Studio for Fredericia
By OEO Studio
Located in Dubai, AE
Silhouette is a mirror framed in solid wood : Walnut oil treated, informed by a focus on materials, craftsmanship and the experience of living with design. The concept is based on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Danish teak mirror from the 1960s - Vintage wood frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish mirror produced in the 1960s with teak wood frame. A minimalist design typical of the Scandinavian style of the time.
Danish-made mirror from the 1960s, featuring a teak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Danish Mirror, Various Styles
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish mirrors, Teak frames, these five mirrors have a lot of character and will look good in any home separated. Price is for one mirror.
Individual dimensions:
A: Width 31" x h...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Aksel Kjersgaard Mirror in Teak Produced by Odder in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror in teak designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Round Mirror in Copper with Backlight Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare round mirror in copper with backlight. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Copper
Round Mirror in Teak Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in teak. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Measure: Width: 51 ( 101 ) cm.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large round mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Big and Decorative Mirror Produced in Sweden
By Anna Petrus
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Big and decorative mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Plaster
Round Mirror in Teak and Leather Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in teak and leather model nr 102. Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mirror in Rosewood by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian mirror in rosewood by Dyrlund.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Rosewood by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in rosewood designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Aksel Kjersgaard Mirror by Odder in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large mirror in rosewood designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
Uno Kristiansson, Round Wall Mirror, Solid Pine, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Uno Kristiansson, Round Wall Mirror, Solid Pine, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Mirror Attributed to Josef Frank Produced in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Modernist mirror in brass attributed to Josef Frank. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A table mirror by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden.
1960s
The mirror is constructed with a teak frame and a metal tripod foot. The mirror is rotatable ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mirror Produced by Ota in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror. Produced by Ota in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Large 1980s Danish Mirror – Clean Rectangular Form with WengeFrame
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large mirror, anonymous,
Denmark. 1980s.
Solid wenge and mirror glass.
Dimensions:
H: 210 cm/ 6' 10 1/2''
W: 80 cm/ 31 1/2''
D: 8 cm/ 3 1/4''
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wenge
Table Mirror in Brass Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror in brass. Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Mirror with Commode, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers with a mirror from the 1960s.
Dimensions:
Mirror: height 123 cm / width 68 cm
Chest of drawers: height 45 cm / width 77 cm / depth 38 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Large Uno & Östen Kristiansson Wall Mirror for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Uno & Östen Kristiansson Wall Mirror Luxus Vittsjö Sweden. High quality construction and materials comprising a solid sculpted teak with detailed joinery frame and original mir...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Pine Octagonal wall Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern knotty pine wall mirror. Interesting octagonal shape that is super simple yet great. In overall very good vintage condition, ready to install and enjoy.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Table mirror in brass produced by Glas mäster in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror in brass. Produced by Glas mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Table Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Stone, Brass
Frode Holm Teak Folding Mirror Wall or Table by Illums Bolighus Vintage Danish
By Frode Holm
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Closing Wall Mirror, Highly uncommon, I believe these were only sold in Denmark. Set up on back to be wall hung, but you will have to make the horizontal bar, that it would...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Mirror Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in pine, brass and leather. Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Teak and Leather by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in teak and leather designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak
Modernist Mirror in Brass Attributed to Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Modernist mirror in brass attributed to Josef Frank. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Deco mirror with white painted wood frame and gold details
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s vintage mirror.
An elegant piece of furniture with a classic taste that harks back to the atmosphere of yesteryear. Ideal for giving the r...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Svenskt Tenn Mirror – 1928 Square Brass-Framed Design with Decorative Rosettes
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mirror, anonymous, for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden. 1928.
Pewter, brass, mirrored glass.
Marked 'Stockholm B8'.
Dimensions:
H: 40.5 cm/ 16''
W: 40.5 cm/ 16''
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Vintage Rattan Mirror, Sokeva for Artek, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classic mid-century modern mirror handcrafted with high-quality rattan, featuring the most perfect honey-glowing vintage patina only time can create. A rare find! Made by Sokeva Oy f...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Round Mirror in Teak and Leather Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in teak and leather model nr 103. Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak
Large Scandinavian Solid Rosewood Hanging Mirror and Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid rosewood hanging mirror and shelf in excellent condition. Two in stock. Made in Sweden, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Hand held mirror - Sweden - Swedish Grace - 1920-1930s Brass & Glass
Located in Stockholm, SE
A hand mirror in brass designed in Sweden but not marked, it is in a beautiful Swedish Grace style from the 1920-1930´s. It is 29 cm (11.6") long and in excellent condition except fr...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mirror Designed by Enrico Tonucci for Triangolo, Italy, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mirror designed by Enrico Tonucci for Triangolo,
Italy. 1980s.
Wood, leather and mirrored glass.
Measurements:
H: 210 cm/ 6' 11''
W: 90 cm/ 3'
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Minimalistic designed Mid-Century Danish Mirror in teak, 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Denmark / 1960 / mirror / teak / Vintage / Mid-Century / Scandinavian Modern
Wal mounted vertical rectangular mirror in teak wood. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Produced in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Modern Elm Mirror with Patinated Glass, in the Manner of Pierre Chapo, c. 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York City, NY
Modern Elm Mirror with Patinated Glass, France
Elm Mirror with a large wood frame and beautifully aged glass. Rustic and modern.
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian Modern mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern mirrors 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Aksel Kjersgaard, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Kai Kristiansen, and Luxus Vittsjö. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $185 and tops out at $21,025 while the average work can sell for $1,992.