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
Round Mirror in Pine, Brass and Leather 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
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
1950s metal Nordic mirror - Vintage design
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic-made mirror from the 1950s, with metal frame and decorative details. A mirror with classic and timeless lines.
Vintage mirror made in the 1950s, with metal frame and decorati...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
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
Steel
Round Mirror in Oak with Brown Leather Produced by Glas Mäster in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in oak, brass and leather. Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Solid Santos Rosewood Circular Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a really original example in Solid Santos Rosewood, or Machaerium Scleroxylon, to give it's Latin name. This Rosewood Species is not on a protected list, so is no problem to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
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.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Small Scandinavian teak mirror from the 1950s - Vintage design
Located in Brescia, IT
Small mirror of Scandinavian manufacture from the 1950s, with teak wood frame. Compact design with soft lines, typical of the Nordic style of the time.
Scandinavian mirror made in t...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
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
Rare Hand Mirror Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hand mirror probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
Hand Mirror Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hand mirror by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
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
Teak
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
Round Mirror in Leather and Teak by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in leather and teak. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian mirror with wooden frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s rectangular mirror. ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Wood
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
Aksel Kjersgaard Mirror Produced by Odder in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror in rosewood designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Hand Mirror in Brass in the Manner of Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hand mirror in the manner of Ivar Ålenius Björk. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror/Hand Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror / hand mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Mirror in Brass Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror in brass produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
$600 / item
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
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
Steel
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
Round Mirror in Brass Model Nr 134 by Glasmäster in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in brass model nr 134. Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage triangular mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage mirror of triangular shape with slightly rounded corners manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s.
The thin teak wood frame and the use of screw covers highlight its authenticity...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
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
White Lacquered Round Mirror with Leather Strap
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
White lacquered round mirror with leather strap produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer, Leather
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
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
Mahogany Asymetric 2 Mirrors by Aarhus Glasimport & Glassliberi, Denmark, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany Asymetric 2 mirrors by Aarhus glasimport & glassliberi Denmark, 1960.
Rare set in good overall condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Ivar Ålenius Björk Mirror Produced by Ystad Metall
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Art Deco mirror designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Ivar Ålenius Björk Mirror Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Art Deco Mirror designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk. Produced by Ystad metall in Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
Nils Troed Table Mirror Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Nils Troed. Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian square mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic 1960s oak mirror.
A moderately sized mirror with a thick, square edge, made with clean, classic lines that reflect the elegance of Scandinavian craftsmanship.
This oak mirror...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Mirror Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in oak and stainless steel, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Round Mirror in Pine and Leather Model nr 103 by Glasmäster in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in pine and leather model nr 103. Produced by Glasmäster 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
Steel
Round Mirror in Aluminium Model Nr 133 Produced by Glasmäster in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in aluminium model nr 133. Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Teak Hand Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Superb and rare hand mirror in teak by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Graphic sunflower or starburst head. Signed with original label to handle.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
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
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 with Lamps Model Aristokrat by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror with lamps model Aristokrat by unknown designer. Produced by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Hand Mirror in the Style of Estric Ericsson Probably Produced in Sweden
By Estrid Ericsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hand mirror in the style of Estrid Ericsson. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Mirror in Rosewood and Leather by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood and leather round wall mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Rosewood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak
5/5 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
Hand Mirror in Walnut and Brass Wire
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hand mirror probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$2,400 / item
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
Table Mirror in Rosewood Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Midcentury table mirror in rosewood. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Hand Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
A rare hand mirror designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s. Elegantly made out of solid rosewood with a black leather rear inlay.
Beautiful and very tactile ob...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mirror in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian mirror in Rio rosewood. To be hanged horizontaly. Was probably a part of a dressing table.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Silas Floor Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Floor Mirror is an elegant, minimalist form, inspired by the playful use of shape and geometry throughout the Mid-Century Modern Movement.
The handcrafted warmth of the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Oak, Walnut
$5,025 / item
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Wall Mirrors
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern pair of rosewood sculpted edge rosewood wall mirrors, Denmark. High quality construction and attention to design, ready to enjoy.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
$4,500 / set
Large Vintage Danish mirror in glass and Rosewood model 206 by Aksel Kjersgaard.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian mirror.
Ideal for furnishing an entrance or in a bedroom, this large mirror is very elegant and sober.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
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.
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