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Sofas For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Folk Art
Scandinavian Modern Bed in Veneered Rosewood of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bed of veneered rosewood of Danish design from around the 1960s. Is in very good condition.
Measurements in cm: H:74.5 W:200 D:98 - 2 pcs in stock.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Model Baseline Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Baseline Chaiselong sofa, designed by Jens Juul Eilersen in a cream white colour. Baseline radiates quality and comfort and the simple design means that the sofa is timeless and fits...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Folke Ohlsson Ascot Teak Frame Sofa in Black
Located in Oakland, CA
Sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson, 1965, Sweden. The sofa is crafted of sculpted teak frame with original black vinyl upholstered seats and backs. Rare model. Perfect for residential or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Woven Cane Panels
Located in Monrovia, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Danish Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart. Made In Denmark by France and Daverkosen. Beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Teak
GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare modular sofa designed by of of the best mid century designers Hans J Wegner for Getama.
Model GE 280.
The modular sofa consists of a beautifully bentwood oak frame with beau...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son
By Grete Jalk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Grete Jalk's sculptural sofa for France & Son, this three-seater features sinuously contoured slats that create spectacular lines from all angles. The flared armrests, base and ori...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish modern loveseat, circa 1960s. Soft and supple, yet durable enough to ensure years of enjoyment. Tangerine leather is highly patinated.
Please inquire for internationa...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Black Oak, Hallingdal 220
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth Sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black oak
Fabric: Hallingdal 220
Wood types available: natural oa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed steel legs which are delicate ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Merkur" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model "Merkur" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
This sofa has a timeless classic design, with very high quality. It is upholstered in cognac colored buffalo leather with a beautiful natural patina...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Danish Finn Juhl Model 137 Japan Sofa For France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Original solid teak Japan sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1957 for France & Son, Denmark.
An incredibly hard to find item which is a superb showcase for J...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa Free standing Mahogany And wool-linen fabric By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen sofa from 1889-1965.
Mahogany sofa made in high quality at own carpentry in 1940-1950.
Mahogany refinished with a light French polish.
Seat height 45 cm.
Newly uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Swedish Sofas "Merkur" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofas model "Merkur" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
These sofas has a timeless classic design, with very high quality. They are upholstered in cognac colored buffalo leather with a beautifu...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s.
This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and m...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Vintage Scandinavian Modern 2-Seater Brown Fabric & Oak Sofa Grace by Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare two-seater Grace sofa was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1961. The softly rounded shape of the frame, where the backrest smoothly turns i...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Sofa by Artist Knut Fjaestad, Sweden, 1936
By Knut Fjaestad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning sofa by Knut Fjaestad, made from oak with a beautiful, intricate carved pattern of leaves, waves and lines that cover the whole piece.
Knut Fjaestad was a merchant in Sto...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian 3 Seats with Chaise Lounge Landform Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
Terminal Armrest - D 100 x W 110 x H 80 cm
Corner Element - D 100 x W 130 x H 80 cm
Central Element - D 100 x W 100 x H 80 cm
Element Pouf - D 100 x W 100 ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mette Sofa by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Mette' sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands 1950s. The sofa is made of teak and oak. The sofa has been completely renovated and reupholstered wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier.
A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Danish 3 Seats Teak Sofa by Nitex Mobler Denmark, C 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish 3 Seats Teak Sofa by Nitex Mobler Denmark. circa 1980s
Features a quintessential midcentury Scandinavian Sleek Design, with a solid teak frame with...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery, on rosewood legs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Brown 21001
Wood typ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ilona sofas designed by Arne Norell 1960s, produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden.
Dark stained beech, original black leather and brass details.
Please note: Listed price is f...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2208, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln Sofa in Pine and Dark Green Bouclé, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare sofa was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Condor' was produced in Sweden. Schriever Abeln's Condor range consisted of the...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Pine, Bouclé, Upholstery
Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 671/3 - 3 seater sofa in bent oak and cushions in green wool. Designed in 1967. Hans J. Wegner / GETAMA.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 11
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by RUNE KRØJGAARD & KNUT BENDIK HUMLEVIK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum bouclé 11
Wood types available: na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mogens Hansen Danish Mid-Century Leather Sofa, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Celebrated for its ideal proportions, fine craftsmanship and ultimate comfort, the Mogens Hansen leather sofa has been a continuous design favorite for over four decades. This exampl...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Brown 21001
Wood typ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Cognac 21000
Wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11.
Measures: Setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest)
W. 406 cm / D. 4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Shift Sofa
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Shift is a series of products that owe their name to the metal leg system rotating around the product to provide support and make it float effortlessly. The seating unit is construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Hallingdal 116
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by rune krøjgaard & knut bendik humlevik for norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Kvadrat Hallingdal black 116
Wood types ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Harbo Sølvsten Model "Tivoli-Df 22" Convertible Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare sofa and daybed was made by Danish designer, Harbo Sølvsten, and is an exquisite piece of Danish Modern design history. While pieces from the Midcentury era are generally c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s
Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and angular shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. The a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by RUNE KRØJGAARD & KNUT BENDIK HUMLEVIK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum bouclé 3
Wood types available: na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Ateljee' Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, modular sofa, leather, metal, wood, Finland, 1963
This streamlined sectional sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and modernist aesthetic...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel Ring Sofa, Model 2612, Rare Model
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel two seat sofa with red tonus wool upholstery. Frame made of maple.
Model 2612, made by Fredericia Furniture. Very rare model, normally only seen in lounge c...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Maple
Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner Ap-31-S AP Stolen Oak Sofa
Located in Winnipeg, CA
An oak sofa by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. AP Stolen manufactured most of Wegner's fully upholstered pieces of cabinet maker quality such as his famous Papa Bear chair. This is one of...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner Ge-290 3-Seater Sofa with Solid Oak and Beige Fabric
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans J. Wegner Ge-290 3-seater sofa with frame of solid oak and original beige cushions. The frame appears in good condition with minimal traces of wear and cushions which are also i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original black leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Very good condition!.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illum Wikkelsø ML-90 sofa produced by A. Mikael Laursen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Sofa, 3 Seats, Senator Model in Mahogany and New Fabric by Ole Wanscher
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Mahogany, the seats and cushions have been redone in new light beige fabric, very comfortable. Sober and very elegant design. Very good b...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish 3-seater Chocolate Leather Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The sofa is completely upholstered in natural leather in a deep dark chocolate color. Comfortable, loosely placed cushion...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, floral upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed in a floral fabric with wooden legs. The sofa has a high line...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" Made by Bodafors Teak Wood Sweden 1960 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" made by Bodafors teak wood Sweden 1960 signed underneath the frame.
Good vintage condition. Teak wood frame in good condition.
With a timeless, teak-laden style—so emblematic of Scandinavian modernism—Swedish furniture designer Folke Ohlsson is perhaps best remembered for his outsized role in progressing the popularity of Scandinavian furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish modern style – it is uncomplicated, sophisticated, playful, and timeless. Form follows function, and high-quality, natural materials bring lightness and warmth. These are the basic principles of the era’s furniture design, and therefore of this three-seater sofa as well.
This Danish banana sofa wraps...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Yang 95, Low Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 4
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 370 cm x D. 230.5 cm (SH 40 cm).
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski.
Upholstery: Chiva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Midcentury Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage midcentury teak sofa by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn.
Beautiful and restored sofa by Peter Hvidt for France & Son, Denmark, ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with decal manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
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 chair...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen #330 Fredericia Oak "Football" Sofas / Daybeds w/ Original Fabric
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A rare pair of sofas/daybeds designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia A/S. Originally designed in a larger version for Erhard Rasmussen, this awesome sofa set is truly unique. It is...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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