Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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.
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan, Mirror
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Sapele Wood, Mirror
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Coating
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan, Mirror
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Iron
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Iron
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Fruitwood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Wicker, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Cane, Mirror, Rattan
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Oak
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s German Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan, Mirror
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Silver
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Silver
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Silver