Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
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
Pair Night Stands by Niels Clausen in Brazilian Rosewood, Blue & White Drawers
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of nightstands in Brazilian rosewood with blue and white drawer fronts designed by Niels Clausen, 1960s, Sweden. Very good refinished condition and ready to use.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Danish Modern Nightstands with Storage Cabinet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of Danish modern end tables feature pressed wood construction, beautiful teak veneer with original finish, carved wood cabinet pulls, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish modernist bedside table
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak bedside table with drawer and magazine rack top. The sides of the cabinet are framed by the darker wood profiles that rejoin the square legs.
The color contrast of light...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern End Tables by Gangsø Møbler
Located in Denton, TX
Solid birch with stainless steel accents and frosted glass side tables.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian teak nightstands from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Two vintage teak nightstands with six drawers each and original brass handles, restrained and proportionate lines.
Pair of 1950s Scandinavian teak bedside tables, each with six draw...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Scandinavian nightstands from the 1940s/'50s
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden frame, glass shelf and casters: two Scandinavian nightstands from the 1940s/50s with a functional and balanced design.
Pair of vintage Scandinavian nightstands dating from th...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Style Two Drawer Walnut Bedside Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Two Drawer Walnut Bedside Table nighstand in great vintage condition. Measures 20" in width, 15" in dwpth and 23" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Formica, Walnut
Teak Danish Mid-Century Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak bedside table, circa 1960's. Veneered case with slender splayed legs with metal accents. Sleek drawer with a lovely metal finger pull and handy lower shelf!
Please inquire for ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
French handcrafted dark blue wooden bedside tables, Design Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Pair of 2 square bedsides tables with a wooden drawer under the top.
Measures: Top side: 40 cm / 15.75''
Weight 5 kg / 11 lbs each
Displaid P...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Mahogany Danish bedside table, circa 1950's. Sleek drawer for small items, upper shelf is perfect for your favourite book!
Please inquire for remote and international shipping rates.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Design Daybed with Linen Mattress and Oak Frame
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KR-180 Daybed by Kim Richardt is a piece of furniture that uses the simple contrasts of vertical and horizontal lines to create a structurally pure form. A soft natural canvas is fitted around a dense foam mattress, creating the appearance of a pure rectangle atop a solid white oiled oak frame with a monumental structure, almost a silhouette of a bridge.
Features
– Flat packed
– Easy to assemble without additional tools
– Mattress is made of three-layered foam for extra comfort
– Perfect for a living room, or as a functional guest bed...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
Vintage nightstands
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of vintage nightstands tracing the style and taste of mid-century Nordic design. Consisting of a double shelf, they are equipped with a drawer with a gold metal handle.
The br...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian vintage teak nightstand with drawer, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak nightstand with drawer and slatted lower shelf. Lightweight structure with tapered legs and raised edge.
Scandinavian nightstand from the 1960s made of teak, with ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of 1960s Scandinavian nightstands with black detailing
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian nightstands with sloping frame, black finish, an open shelf and a drawer underneath.
Pair of Scandinavian nightstands from the 1960s with a wooden frame and pro...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage 50s Nightstand with Drawer
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage teak nightstand.
Regular, tapered lines for this 1950s nightstand with timeless beauty.
Equipped with a drawer and ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Oak Danish Modern Bedside
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century bedside, circa 1960's. Nice compact size with a sleek drawer.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Swedish nightstand 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian nightstand with a drawer with a wood-carved handle and a magazine rack top formed of wooden slats.
The simple, modern lines suit different styles and environmen...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
King Scandinavian Modern Porto Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 208 / 188 / 168 x D 222 x H 116 cm
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scan...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Textile
California King Bed Frame, Handmade In Cherry and Maple With Butterfly Inlays
Located in Bloomington, IN
The headboard of our California king size "Butterfly" handmade bed features curved inlays that evoke river rushes, and a matching pair of inlaid butterflies. They are set into a backdrop of gorgeous curly maple that appears to ripple like water.
Each butterfly is unique. Butterflies in your bed may be different from those shown in the photos, though monarchs may be requested.
- Pictured here in cherry + curly maple.
- Also available in walnut + curly maple and mahogany + curly maple
- Listing does not include mattress or box spring. Box spring is not needed with our closely spaced slat system.
- Solid hardwood construction.
- Mortise and tenon joinery.
- Commercial grade worry-free finish (satin)..
- Our beds can be tailored to fit with adjustable bed frames. Contact us today for more info.
We welcome customization requests: size, wood selection and design features may be tailored to your needs. Or request a different kind of piece made in this style.
Designed and hand crafted to order at Nathan Hunter...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, Cherry
Pair of Mid century modern Scandinavian Beech 4 drawer nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century modern blonde beech Scandinavian 4 drawer nightstands on a black lacquer plinth base. Beautiful light grained beech veneer with geometric symmetrical design each ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch, Lacquer
Elm Scandinavian Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Elm mid-century modern bedside table, circa 1960's. Lovely veneered case and drawer face, tapered legs and sweet little metal pull!
Unrestored item with option to purchase in resto...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Elm
Vintage nightstand with drawer and double shelf
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak and birch bedside table.
This 1960s coffee table recalculates the style and taste of mid-century Nordic design. Consisting of a double shelf and equipped with a dr...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian 1950s wall-mounted nightstands
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of teak hanging nightstands with brass frame and drawer. Lightweight, geometric design typical of the 1950s.
Elegant Scandinavian wall-mounted nightstands from the 1950s, made ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Nightstands in Oak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak designed and made in Denmark 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of Two Peana Side Table, Night Stand in Oak Natural Wood by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of two peana side table, night stand in oak natural wood by Joel Escalona.
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces i...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
HERRINGBONE Solid Oak Bed – Chevron Pattern
Located in Orlando, FL
The HERRINGBONE Series Solid Oak Bed combines the strength and warmth of solid oak wood with a modern, refined take on the classic chevron pattern. The handcrafted headboard features...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Scandinavian bamboo and glass wall bedside table
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage wall nightstand, bamboo frame with frosted glass top. Lightweight, essential, and with natural appeal.
Scandinavian wall-mounted nightstand from the 1960s-70s, ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Danish Modern Teak Two Drawer Nightstand
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern teak nightstand features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two drawer design with carved wood pulls, and tall tapered legs.
Matching c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Oak Bedside Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish midcentury bedside table, circa 1960s. Dovetailed drawer offer storage for small items, lower shelf is perfect for your favorite book! Beautifully veneered case rests on s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Teak Nighstands By Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of streamlined, Danish modern, teak nighstands or end tables by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik retailed through John Stuart in the U.S., feature mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown Walnut Wood Nightstand, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist bedside table was made in Sweden during the 1960s. The top with the drawer is finished in walnut wood in a warm shade of brown. ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
King Bed Frame, Handmade In Cherry and Maple With Butterfly Inlays
Located in Bloomington, IN
The headboard of our king size "Butterfly" handmade bed features curved inlays that evoke river rushes, and a matching pair of inlaid butterflies. They are set into a backdrop of gorgeous curly maple that appears to ripple like water.
Each butterfly is unique. Butterflies in your bed may be different from those shown in the photos, though monarchs may be requested.
- Pictured here in cherry + curly maple.
- Also available in walnut + curly maple and mahogany + curly maple
- Listing does not include mattress or box spring. Box spring is not needed with our closely spaced slat system.
- Solid hardwood construction.
- Mortise and tenon joinery.
- Commercial grade worry-free finish (satin)..
- Our beds can be tailored to fit with adjustable bed frames. Contact us today for more info.
We welcome customization requests: size, wood selection and design features may be tailored to your needs. Or request a different kind of piece made in this style.
Designed and hand crafted to order at Nathan Hunter...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, Cherry
Danish Teak Nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s teak bedside table. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Long Headboard from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A long wall mount integrated cabinet.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Niels Clausen Nightsands for NC Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Niels Clausen design nightstands for NC Mobler, Sweden. Simple clean design nightstands with sculpted drawer pulls on tapering legs. Lovely condition ready to be installed an...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian hanging nightstand with drawer
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage piece of furniture ideal as a bedside table or shelf to stand on. A metal drawer and magazine shelf are also integrated into the structure.
Its minimal lines and m...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish teak and metal hanging nightstand from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish-made hanging nightstand from the 1950s, with teak shelf and metal frame. Lightweight and functional design, ideal for modern and vintage spaces.
Hanging bedside table made i...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Teak and metal hanging nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s hanging nightstand.
Small bedside table consisting of a teak wood base whose profiles are made of metal painted black like the top underneath.
This piece of Swedish modern antique...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage wall-mounted nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian bedside table consisting of a teak top with integrated golden metal frame.
Also ideal as a cabinet to hang in the entryway. Good conditions. Potrebbe presentare dei se...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bedside table by Carlström & Co Möbelfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak bedside table. ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak and metal hanging nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Nightstand from the 1960s perfect for those looking for an elegant and practical piece. The wooden top has rounded corners and a black border framing the figure. Below the top, a bla...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
King Scandinavian Modern Porto Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 208 / 188 / 168 x D 222 x H 116 cm
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scandin...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Textile
Chapman Single Unit Storage, Nightstand Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hanging nightstand with black details
Located in Brescia, IT
Small 1960s vintage shelf.
This cabinet is perfect for small spaces without sacrificing aesthetics and functionality.
It consists of a black metal frame that shapes a magazine shelf...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian 1950s teak cabinet with compartments
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s teak cabinet with opening frame, compartmentalized interior and wheels for easy moving.
Scandinavian cabinet made of teak in the 1950s, with clean lines and thoug...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Full Size Coastal Style Bed Frame – Handcrafted Solid Wood with Slat Headboard
Located in Bloomington, IN
"Seaside" Coastal Bed Frame:
Bring timeless coastal elegance to your bedroom with the Seaside Bed Frame, a handcrafted solid wood platform bed designed for both style and durability. Inspired by the natural beauty of coastal living, this bed frame features a sleek inlaid headboard...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
21st Century Cabinet-Sculpture Contemporary Teal-Bronze in Wood-Resin
Located in Budoia, IT
The Italian project Q.bo Sculture does not intend to recreate the object in a different form but to elevate it to a real sculpture while mantaining the functional part it was create ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Resin, Wood
Double Scandinavian Modern Porto Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 208 / 188 / 168 x D 222 x H 116 cm
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scan...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Textile
Chapman Single Unit Storage, Nightstand Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Steel
Swedish suspended bedside table in metal and teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian-made shelf from the 1960s.
A simple and functional industrial-style furniture piece consisting of a metal shelf frame and a rectangular teak countertop.
Ideal...
Category
1960s Albanian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Shelf with Drawer
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Storage Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Use it as a nightstand for an uncluttered look. Perfect in an entryway with a mirror mounted above.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern bedroom furniture 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 bedroom furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern bedroom furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bedroom furniture, popular names associated with this style include Lukas Dahlén, Kai Kristiansen, Børge Mogensen, and Hans J. Wegner. 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 bedroom furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $1,395.