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.
Arne Vodder Three Seat Sofa in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arner Vodder Manufacturer: Glostrup Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 73? wide x 30? deep x 30.5? tall Condition: In excellent origina...
Teak, Wool
Arne Vodder Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s. Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable positions.
Beech
$3,895
H 27.5 in W 74.75 in D 30 in
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Model 6 Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Model 6 Mid Century Danish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 74.75 wide x 30 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.75 and arm height of 20.5...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder Sofa for Ivan Schlechter
By Arne Vodder
Located in Dallas, TX
Arne Vodder two seater settee sofa for Ivan Schlechter. Perfectly restored in leather with down cushions.
Leather
Danish Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Vodder
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
A rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa bed by Arne Vodder for Vamo Mobelfabrik. It was made in Denmark, and dates from the 1960’s. This is of outstanding quality, the fr...
Bouclé, Wood
$13,900
H 31 in W 69 in D 30 in
Rare Midcentury Leather Sofa Designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare midcentury leather sofa designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark, circa 1960. Original black leather upholstery. Produced by Ivan Schlechter, Denmark.
Leather
$4,318
H 29.53 in W 67.72 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century 3-seater sofa done in teak attr. to Arne Vodder, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern 3-seater sofa done in teak. A true classic of Mid Century Modern design, the sofa design is attr. to Arne Vodder. Made in ...
Teak, Fabric
Danish Modern Arne Vodder AV 53 Sofa
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by Danish designer Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlecter known as the AV 53. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we ...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak by ...
Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder 3 Seater Sofa Model. AV59 1980's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is the Model AV 59 three-seater sofa, designed by Arne Vodder in 1959 and manufactured by Nielaus in Denmark. The sofa's greatest appeal lies in its vivid, high-quality leather,...
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Teak & Oak Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A rare model AT-308 coffee table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Features rectangular teak top supported by solid oak X-shaped legs with tubular brass supports ...
Brass
Hans Wegner Teak & Oak JH-567 Dining Table
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. An early and rare large dining table by Hans Wegner - produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Features an oval old growth teak top supported by an organic, almo...
Oak, Teak
Klaus Grabe Corded 2-Seat Bench
By Robert Kayton, Klaus Grabe
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. An unusual 2-seat bench attributed to Klaus Grabe for Robert Kayton Associates - produced by the Kingston Manufacturing Company of Kingston, NY. Featuring an angular ...
Cord, Birch
Klaus Grabe 3-Seat Corded Bench
By Robert Kayton, Klaus Grabe
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. An unusual 3-seat bench attributed to Klaus Grabe for Robert Kayton Associates - produced by the Kingston Manufacturing Company of Kingston, NY. Featuring an angular ...
Cord, Birch
Sam Maloof Style Tiger Maple Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 2000s. A stunning and sculptural rocking chair after American woodworker and studio furniture maker Sam Maloof (1916-2009). Features incredible fiddleback maple construction...
Maple
Hans Wegner JH-570 Dining Table
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce and quite covetable JH-570 dining table by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Features a generous rectangular teak top with elegantly beveled lip supported...
Brass
