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
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, original, conditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, soap treated Oak, Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive for a purified shape.
Soap treate...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
Located in London, England
Model 3171 bench designed by master-designer Borge Mogensen with frame made from solid oak. The seat has been reupholstered with nw cognac brown aniline leather. Designed 1956 the Mo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
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
5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Swedish Craft, Farmers Low Table or Bench, Pine, Sweden, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pine low table or bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique 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
Bench in heavy and solid Pine made by Fröseke, furniture maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rustic hall bench in heavy and solid pine made by Fröseke, furniture maker in Sweden, 1970s.
This piece is possible to use as both storage and seating.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
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
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench with Seat, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice Scandinavian modern entrance bench with seat.
Made in Italy in the late 60s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
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
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
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, original, conditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Elm
Roland Wilhelmsson Table in Pine by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / bench model Bamse in pine designed by Roland Wilhelmsson. Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner AB in Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by 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 "
Finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is in very good original condition. As with a lot of Alvar Aalto's works the beauty c...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Vintage Modernist Rattan Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful oak and rattan bench by Børge Mogensen. Great materials, low design that works both as a bench and a coffee table.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rattan, Oak
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
Alvar Aalto 'Ritiläpenkki' Birch Bench Model 153B, Artek 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Iconic bench model 153 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The bench is in very good original condition. As with a lot of Alvar Aalto's works the beauty c...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
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
Bench in Pine & Newly Reupholstered in White Bouclé Fabric by Birger Hahl, 1947
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench in Pine and Newly Reupholstered in White Bouclé Fabric by Birger Hahl, 1947
Additional Information:
Material: Pine and newly reupholstered in white ...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine, Bouclé
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo Bench Table c1960s
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - Krobo Bench Table, c1960
This iconic mid-century design from Norway was designed by: Torbjorn Afdal as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksb. It can also works w...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
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
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Bench with Chest of Drawers, Teak, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen bench with movable chest of drawers on top.
Made of partly solid teak.
Made by Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Laurel Bench, Modern Walnut Bench with Sculpted Joinery
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Inspired by Danish simplicity and organic design, the laurel bench features sculpted legs, modest angles, and sturdy joinery. The bench is constructed fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Frits Henningsen Cane, Mahogany, and Leather 10 1/2 Ft Bench
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Frits Henningsen was a cabinet maker and known for his labor-intensive, hand-built furniture items, using hardwoods such as mahogany. This bench is amazi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
'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
Kanon Bench, Entryway Seating in Blackened Ash
Located in North Little Rock, AR
The Kanon bench is a contemporary interpretation of the classic Windsor design. Its tightly spaced spindles create a striking visual while paying homage to time-honored design. Metic...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash, Hardwood
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga". Wooden Bench in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century wooden bench in pine model "Skoga" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932. In good original condition.
Dimension...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
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
Torbjørn Afdal, rosewood Krobo bench, Norway, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
’Krobo’ bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced in Norway in the 1960s for
Mellemstrands Bruksbo.
Made in rosewood. Modular and comes with an original plant box and a chest wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Copper, Iron
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
Fjoon Entryway Bench/Settee, Hardwood Walnut and Leather, Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
The Fjoon (pr. 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 bro...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern teak danish slat bench with chrome braces. Great simple designed bench. Shows normal wear frame use. Possibly by Hans Wegner - And...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Natural Oak Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Natural Oak Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
Peana, which in English translates to base or pedestal, is a series of tables and different surfaces inspir...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Børge Mogensen Bench or Coffee Table Model 5275 in Oak and Cane for Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare large model bench / coffee tables (Model 5275) designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark in the 50s.Solid oak frame with hand-woven cane all in ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pipeline Bench by Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Stunning and rare Pipeline Bench by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn, Denmark, 1960.
The tubular legs are made in stainless steel and the top is upholstered in a grey/gre...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish vintage teak bench from the 1950s-60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish teak bench with essential structure and tapered legs. Clean lines and solid construction typical of Nordic design.
Swedish bench from the 1950s-60s made of teak, with rectan...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Folke Bensow cast iron and solid oak bench for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden 1920s
Located in Ystad, SE
This early version of the "Sneckan" Park Bench No.1 Designed by Folke Bensow in 1923 for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden stands out with its unique patina consisting of a mix between the gr...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian vintage teak bench from the 1950s-60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak bench with slender frame and reinforcing crossbars.
Scandinavian bench from the 1950s-60s made of teak, with a rectangular top in clean shapes. The slender structu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
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
Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Rustic Bench 'Fållbänk' circa 1780
This Swedish follbänk really has this primitive feeling to it and an amazing painted surface.
Its dar...
Category
1770s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood 1.5m Krobo Bench, circa 1960
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - 1.5m 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...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
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
Konstruktio Oak Bench by Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
The streamlined solid wooden bench is meant for indoors. Its elegant lines fit in homes as well as public areas. When needed, the seat can be uphols...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
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
Bar Bench Model PP-589 Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Bar bench model PP589 by hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1953. made in solid oak wood. This bench was original from Wegners private house in Gentofte / Copenhagen. Documented on Bruun Rasmussen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
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
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
TV Stand Bench in Solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This TV stand is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris.
It is 100% made in France with exclusive solid ash wood from sustainable managed French forests.
It can also be used as a bench, a...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Vintage Modernist Rattan Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful oak and rattan bench by Børge Mogensen. Great materials, low design that works both as a bench and a coffee table.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Scandinavian Danish Modern small rush woven oak bench or stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern small rush woven oak bench. Solid Oak frame with woven rush seat. Great Danish design with beautiful Patina. Great little bench or stool. Shows normal sign...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rush, Oak
6' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in White Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Ash
Torbjørn Afdal Krobo Bench with Lp Box by Bruksbo in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench or side table model Krobo with LP box designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo in Norway.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
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
Pair of Side Tables or Benches in Solid Rosewood by Alberts in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables or benches in solid rosewood. Produced by Alberts in Tibro, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
A set of Benches / Shelves / Room Dividers in Solid Oregon Pine, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
A set of Cabinetmaker made Benches / Shelves / Room Dividers in Solid Oregon Pine, Denmark 1960s
Designed in the manner of Iconic Danish Architects Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Pi Stool, Ebonised Oak Frame, Split Willow Skein 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
Willow, Oak, Wood
Vintage wooden school bench , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage wooden school bench , 1970’s
Dimensions: 240cm Width , 28cm Depth , 29.5cm Height seat
Condition: Used with nice patina
Material: Wood . metal
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Wall Mounted One Seat Bench
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s wall-mounted one seat benches in beech and original blue fabric by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen by Magnus Olesen.
The benches were made as 1 seater, 2 seater and 3 seater ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
White Painted Stool, Josef Frank Upholstery
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
White painted stool with upholstery by Josef Frank, Svensk Tenn length 44, width 36, height 44 cm. Cording is loose but we can replace cording i...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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