Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.
Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.
Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage pieces — sideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry.
Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.
As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.
Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Classic Arne Vodder Leather And Teak Chair For Mahjongg Holland 1964
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and funky chair designed by Arne Voder (Denmark) and manufactured in Holland circa 1964. Sculptural teak frame newly reupholstered in brown leather. Perfect as a desk or o...
Leather, Teak
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum. New upholstered with black pure aniline leather Made by Fritz Hansen. Original designed for the Oxford university.
Leather
H 35.04 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
Leather
H 49.61 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black leather upholstery and metal foot, manufactu...
Metal
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Rare Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Arne Jacobsen rare Butterfly Auditorium chairs by Fritz Hansen Extremly rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne J...
Steel
H 31 in W 21 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Gorgeous and incredibly unique rolling chair in the style of the Acapulco chair. We have never seen these before, and we doubt we will again. A major c...
Metal
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Chair model 3217 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal office chair. Rotates on itself and height-adjustable. Maximum height: 90 cm. Minimum seat height: 46 cm maximum seat height: 58 cm. Wear due to time and age of chair....
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Four Dsc 106 Chairs by Anonima Castelli, 1960s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four DSC 106 chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. 1960s.
Aluminum
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Leather Dyrlund Danish Chairs, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant Mid-Century Modern set of six Danish dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and edited by Dyrlund. Made of solid wood structure. Seat and back upholstered in its original b...
Faux Leather
H 28.5 in W 28.25 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attributed to Arne Vodder, c. 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from teak with a pleasing angular design. The set has been newly upholstered in a stunning mid century period-esque blue knit fabric. ---Dimensions--- Width: 28.25 in /...
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak & Blue Fabric Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist office chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer GETAMA Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame...
Fabric, Oak
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made from metal. The chair is upholstered in real soft leather in black color. The headrest...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Elegant Teak & Grey Fabric Chairs, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist set of four elegant chairs was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The chair frames are crafted from solid teak, prized for its extraoridinary properties. The te...
Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
Faux Leather, Oak
Pair of Midcentury German Modern Brown Aluminum Chairs from Mauser Werke Waldeck
By Mauser Werke
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two modern chairs was manufactured in Mauser, Germany during the 1970s. The frame was made from solid anodized aluminum tubulars and it is characteristic for Mausers design. The upholstery is original and is in brow color. The seat is located on belts. The history of the Mauser company dates back to 1896, when Alfons Mauser opened a factory for metal products - Zaunkönig. In 1903, Mauser also developed hermetic, lockable iron...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brown Conference Chair from Drabert, 1970s
By Drabert
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This conference chair was made by the German manufacturer Drabert during the 1970s. According to the stamp, it was manufactured in 1977. The solid, chrome-plated frame gives the chai...
Chrome
