Scandinavian Modern Benches
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
Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) was commonly known as 'The Grand Dame of Danish Design'. She was among the most influential and significant Danish designers of the 20th Century. Some of her...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Plywood, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
Located in London, England
Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Ib Hylander Daybed / Bench / Bed Produced by Søren Horn in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare daybed / bench / bed designed by Ib Hylander. Produced by Søren Horn in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 75 – 132 x 190 x 26.5 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Bench / Coffee Table by Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large bench / coffee table model 272 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Solid oak frame with hand-woven cane all in very good original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Swedish Modern Pine Bench and Mirror by Ruben Ward for Fröseke, 1970s.
By Fröseke 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Bench and Mirror by Ruben Ward for Fröseke AB Nybro Fabriken, Sweden, 1970s.
Scandinavian Modern hallway set with bench and mirror in ch...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of 1970's Solid Pine Wood Benches Sweden
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of rustic solid pinewood benches from the 1970's
Beautiful patinated appearance and very functional
The Benches can be flat packed for volume saving low cost shipping
Solid...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
$1,000 / set
Hans Wegner, Slated Bench, Solid Teak, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bench designed by Hans Wegner, produced by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen. In solid teak. With makers metal plaque to underside of bench.
Wegner worked contemporary to designers ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Canva Bench, Walnut with Handwoven Black Danish Cord, Occasional Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring woven paper cord, walnut, and modest tapers, the Canva bench explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Bench 01
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bench 01 by the architectural trio Bahraini Danish is made with CNC-cut walnut.
No screws for assembling this bench. All 4 pieces of wood fit together and creates a strong solid bench.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
$5,392
Danish Modern Friis & Moltke Soaped Pine Bench
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Abeautiful soaped pine bench designed by Danish architects Knud Fiis & Elmar Moltke-Nielsen for Hirtshals Savvaerk.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
“Krobo” Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek walnut “Krobo” bench by Torbjørn Afdal, with a beautiful, smooth surface. Great as a coffee table or room divider.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture during the 1970s.
Its solid pine with minimalistic features is a nice way of showing th...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Canva Bench, White Oak with Handwoven Danish Cord, Occasional Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring woven paper cord, sustainable lumber, and modest tapers, the Canva bench explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Charcoal Ash and Wool, Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
The Fjoon (Pair. fyoon) collection rose out of a multi-year obsession with high end upholstery as well as an infatuation with wood joinery and principles of chair strength from the b...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Swedish Modern Bench in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, Model Bambse, Dated 1973
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century solid pine bench, made by Roland Wilhelmsson. This piece is stamped 1973, model Bamse.
A great patina that shows a rich life in this vintage item.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Table/Bench by Bruksbo Norway
Located in San Francisco, CA
Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Table/Bench by Bruksbo Norway. Gorgeous rosewood long bench or low table perfect for a hallway or to display sculptures or a ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
$4,500 / item
Midcentury Scandinavian Bench in Pine, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bench in solid pine. Designed and made in Denmark, 1970s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Vintage 1960s Hans Wegner 6-Leg Long Slatted Teak Xl Bench Danish Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the largest Model JH-574 Bench. In the original finish. Showing wear from use. All joinery is tight, and this bench is ready to use. Also has a nice neat full burnished label...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Oak Bench with Backrest – PI -140 cm
Located in Orlando, FL
The PI Series Solid Oak Bench with Backrest offers both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality with its modern design and comfortable structure. Handcrafted entirely from solid...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Swedish Bench in Birch by Nesto Möbel AB, Sweden 20th Century
By Nesto
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish and Scandinavian designers of the 20th century often took inspiration from the beauty of natural world, translated into their use of organic elements in interior spaces. This...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Pair of hand crafted solid Teak benches or nightstands with single drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century studio made benches or nightstands details take center stage in this unique pair of lowboy nightstands or benches which feature solid teak construction with beaut...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch, Teak
$4,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Norwegian Long Bench circa 1780
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Long Bench circa 1780
Sturdy bench with a beautiful patina, antique nails and smooth surfaces.
Made out of pine wood.
Height: 47 cm/18.5 inch
Depth: 43 cm/16.9 inch
Widt...
Category
1780s Norwegian Antique Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Long Scandinavian Bench in Solid Pine by Sven Larsson, 1960s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This model is the Extra Long Bench in solid pine designed and made by Sven Larsson, Ca 1965 in. original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Torbjorn Afdal Bruksbo Mid-century Teak Bench
Located in Oakland, CA
Low teak bench designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo , Norway.
Excellent condition with minor signs of age-appropriate use.
Measurements
W 71.75'' x D 14.75'' x H 13.33''
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
1960s Bruksbo Teak Petite Bench Mid-Century Modern Low Bedroom Table Shelf Prop
By Bruksbo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very clean 4 foot bench. Very Heavy, approx. 60lbs. All teak surfaces, in very good vintage condition.
W 48 x D 15 x H 13.5 in.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
$1,596 Sale Price
46% Off
Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare bench designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s.
In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced by the Sw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of Rustic Swedish Modern Stools Wood Carved Legs New Upholstery
By Mission Arts & Crafts, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of solid carved wood legs stools, benches imported from Sweden circa 1950's freshly Recovered in beautiful chevron pattern cream color. the stools are solid and sturdy the...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,032 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Sizable Bench, Solid Oak, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable, solid oak bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Wooden Bench with Sheepskin Upholstery, Norway Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The first part of the 20th century saw a new wave of Norwegian design - humanistic in its approach, and focused on the aesthetic of everyday objects. This modern movement expressed t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s.
Mid-Century Brutalist bench in oak with original wool fabric. Made in Denmark in the 1960s in Henning Kjærnulf style....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Oak
Swedish long Bench 1870c
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish long Bench 1870c
Made out of pine wood.
Sold in as-is condition.
Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch
Depth: 27 cm/10.6 inch
Widht: 132 cm/51.9 inch
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Natural Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le Roi Bench' designed Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Dimensions:
W 120 CM D 35 CM H 42 CM
W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54"
Materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rattan, Ash
$1,198 / item
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Three-seater sofa model 5011 in original leather and eight-legged ash base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935.
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Ash
Alvar Aalto console, model for Arkek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Skokie, IL
Alvar Aalto console, model 153B prototype for Arkek, Finland, circa 1980s.
Alvar Aalto slat console for Artek, Finland, dating back to the 1970s. ...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Søren Hansen, Bench, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green mohair fabric bench designed by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1950s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood 2m Krobo Bench, circa 1960
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - 2m Krobo Bench, c1960
Iconic midcentury design from Norway. Torbjorn Afdal's Krobo bench, circa 1960 was designed as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksbo and c...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto 153A Bench for Artek in Black Lacquer.
Originally designed in 1945 and produced by its original manufacturer, Artek of Finland.
This bench i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
$1,350 / item
Contemporary pi3 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
This longer bench works well at the end of a bed, in an entry corridor or as a pair on either side of a dining table.
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the modern craft movement.
Both modern and traditional joinery techniques are employed to manufacture in small batches from sustainably sourced oak, ensuring the best attention to detail and quality. The Danish cord seats...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Limed Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the modern craft movement.
Both modern and traditional joinery techniques are employed to manufacture in small batches from sustainably sourced oak, ensuring the best attention to detail and quality. The Danish cord seats are woven by experienced craftspeople to the highest standard.
The pi stools works perfectly as a footstool, ottoman, side table or spare seat around the busy dining table.
It comes standard in an environmentally-friendly and VOC-free oil-finished natural oak, fumed oak, limed oak or ebonised oak frame.
The natural oil based finish gives a beautiful lustre that will last for many years without the use of a petrochemical, sprayed product.
The seat is available in a woven Danish paper cord...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Benches in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of unique handmade benches made out of teak. Quite possibly made in Denmark in the 1950s. Designer or manufacturer unknown.
Very solid construction.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
$2,540 / set
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Fabric
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Solid Pine, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This bench was part of the famous “Visingsö” series by Carl Malmsten who is one of Sweden’s most celebrated furniture designers. This bench stands as a hallmark of Scandinavian desig...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Rare Bent Wood Bench by Architect Risto V. Luukkonen, Vakiopuu Oy 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare bench by Finnish Architect Risto Veikko Luukkonen (1902-1972) who was one of the pioneer functionalist architects to lead the movement in Finland. His career st...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Contemporary pi2 Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
A variation of our original pi stool, the pi2 stool has all the same trademark features but with elongated proportions. The longer seat is ideal for the end ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Pine bench 'Trybo' by Edvin Helseth
Located in Berlin, BE
Designed 1963–1965 for a ski resort in Trysil, Norway.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Bench in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming bench in solid pine, crafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s.
Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Norwegian Pine Bench ca 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Pine Bench ca 1830
Beautiful patina and a smoothness that feels amazing.
Sturdy and showing centuries of use and wear.
Height: 49.5 cm/19.4 inch
Depth: 36 cm/14.1 inch
Wi...
Category
1830s Norwegian Antique Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Folke Bensow cast iron park bench 'No 2', Näfveqvarn, Sweden.
By Folke Bensow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Folke Bensow - Scandinavian Modern.
A sculptural bench - Park Bench no.2.
For Nafveqvarns Bruk for the World exibition in Paris 1925.
The bench is in cast iron and pine wood - pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Contemporary pi Stool, Natural Oak Frame, Natural Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
Our iconic pi stool range draws it's inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics....
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Scandinavian Modern solid teak slatted bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This beautiful bench is iconic and seen in design magazines and on Instagram in many interiors. Would look great with furniture by other vintage makers...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s. Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen have played a significant role in the internatio...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Wall Mounted Bench in Beech and Blue Fabric
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s wall-mounted benches in beech by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen by Magnus Olesen.
The benches were made as 1 seater, 2 seater and 3 seater benches and an additional small wa...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Scandinavian vintage "Visingsö" birch bench by Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Bench model "Visingsö" designed by Carl Malmsten. Made of birch with tapered legs and handcrafted details.
Scandinavian bench "Visingsö" designed by Carl Malmsten, one of the most i...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Telephone Bench
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish bench, circa 1960s. Lovely teak veneer and robust frame with rich color, sleek double drawers, and teal seat. Very nice vintage condition. The slim profile is perfect for...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
$1,045 / item
Contemporary pi3 Stool, Fumed Oak Frame, Danish Cord Seat
Located in Norwich, GB
This longer bench works well at the end of a bed, in an entry corridor or as a pair on either side of a dining table.
Our iconic pi stool range draws its inspiration from the 20th century modernist idiom, Scandinavian Modern design, Danish furniture, and Japanese aesthetics. Also influenced by the modern craft movement.
Both modern and traditional joinery techniques are employed to manufacture in small batches from sustainably sourced oak, ensuring the best attention to detail and quality. The Danish cord seats...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Scandinavian Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern solid pine bench by Swedish company Karl Andersson and Söner, designed by Carl Malmsten. Nice woodworking details that are also present in the designs...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Garden Bench Designed by Folke Bensow
By Folke Bensow
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cast iron garden bench designed by Folke Benson in 1925th. Model Park Bench No2.
Manufacturer by Näfequarns Bruk in Swedenand.
Cast iron with wooden seat.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern benches 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 benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include par-avion co., Carter Ellis, Peter Coolican, and Poiat. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $322 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $3,100.
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1990s Metal Benches
7 Foot Bench
Acacio Gil Borsoi
Alligator Bench
Anglo Indian Hall Bench
Antique Cherub Bench
Antique Green Wood Bench
Antique Pub Bench
Arco Slim
Baluster Bench
Banquette 1950
Bddw Bench
Bench Nautical