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Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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 

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

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
Creator: Børge Mogensen
Børge Mogensen 2213 3-Seater Sofa in Original Gray Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2213 3-seater sofa in original gray leather from around the 1990s. The sofa has patinated leather and minor chips/marks on the legs.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, newly upholstered with cognac bison leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. seater sofa model 2209, reupholstered with cognac bison leather and mounted with new cushions. The sofa is an original from Fredericia furniture, which has been reu...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen 2209 3pers sofa newly upholstered with black bizon leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 persons sofa model 2209 with black bizon leather. This sofa is newly upholstered with black bizon leather and is fitted with new cushio...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Borge Mogensen oak armchair model 2259
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-seater sofa with oak wood frame. An original piece of Scandinavian modernism consisting of a simple wooden frame equipped with armrests and complemented by the original cushions ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen four seat sofa model 2219, oak and wool. Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen four seat sofa with frame of soap treated oak. ' New upholstered cushions with wool fabric. Model 2219, made by Fredericia Furniture
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen model 2209 Sofa for Fredericia, Denmark, 1962, Labelled
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full Thick Grain Bison Leather. Desirable Scandinavian cognac color. Three Seat Sofa. Labelled underneath.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated black leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen "Spoke-back" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1963, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Early production "Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen. This example manufactured in 1963, the first year of production, by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. Beautifully patinated beechwood an...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sofa/daybed in oak and checkered original fabric by Børge Mogensen & Lis Ahlman
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa/daybed model 4312 designed by Børge Mogensen. produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Solid oak and ash frame with brass hardware and original spring mat...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ sofa or bench model 2222, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s. This rare sofa reminds of the classical foldable 'director-...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sofa, model 211 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956. Early production 1950s. Made in solid oak. We cleaned the sofa to preserve its old patina and got new straps, new c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Oak

Børge Mogensen 3 Seater Sofa 2213 in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model 2213 from the 80's, the sofa has been reupholstered about 20 years ago in the current black leather. The...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2213 - 3-seater sofa in original black patinated leather and oak legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of soap treated oak. Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early produced Børge Mogensen "Tremme" Sofa Model 1789
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old „Tremme Sofa“, model 1789 by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen 1945. Børge Mogensen designed this sofa 1945 and the start of producti...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen 3 Seater Sofa 2213 in Original Black Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model 2213 from the 80's, with the original black leather. The sofa appears in good condition with patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and canvas. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1965. This sofa has solid teak wooden legs and beautiful cognac leath...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen No.1 sofa in blue fabric
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model No.1 from 2008. The sofa appears in good condition but with faded / patinated fabric on the seat cushion.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - Coupé 2-seater sofa in original black leather with oak legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen 2208 Sofa
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Superb Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 2208 for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. Fantastic example of this ultra elegant sofa, fully reconditioned and reupholstered in a stonewashed linen by Kirkby Design. A true Danish...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen 2213 Sofa with Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2213 3-seater sofa in original patinated light cognac leather. The sofa is from around the 80s-90s and has nicely patinated leather and teak legs.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Børge Mogensen 2213 3pers Sofa with Patinated Naturally Colored Classic Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2213 3pers sofa with original patinated naturally colored classic leather. The sofa is from ca. 2000 and has teak wood legs.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish Design by Børge Mogensen, Sofa Model 2252, Oak, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish design by Børge Mogensen, completely renovated 2-person sofa, model 2252. Brand new cushions and elastic bottom in the sofa. Quality gray furniture...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen 3, Seater Sofa Model 2209 in Brown Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. Seater sofa model 2209, from around the 1980's. The sofa appears in good condition with the original brown leather, with a beautiful patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2212 Sofa with Red Patinated Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa, model 2212, in original patinated red leather and oak legs. The sofa is from the 80s-90s and appears in good condition with patinated leather.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Sofa "2343" in Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden sofa with cognac leather cushions. Designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia. With new cognac leather upholstery. The wooden frame is in good condition, only a sratch on the ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Børge Mogensen 2442, 2, Seater Sofa Reupholstered in Cognac Anilin Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2. Seater sofa model 2442, reupholstered in cognac aniline leather, and with new foam cushions. The sofa appears totally renovated but does have a few minor scratches ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2213 3, Pers Sofa Reupholstered in Cognac Bizon Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. seater sofa model 2213, reupholstered with cognac bison leather and mounted with new cushions. The sofa is an original produced by Fredericia Furniture, that has be...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2323 3 pers sofa with patinated light leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3.seater sofa model 2323 from around the 90's . Appears in good condition with original leather, with patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2212 2, Pers Sofa Reupholstered in Cognac Bizon Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2. seater sofa reupholstered in cognac Bizon leather and mounted with new cushions. The sofa is an original from Fredericia Furniture which has been reupholstered, aft...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Coupé sofa 2192 in original patinated cognac leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Coupé sofa 2192 in original patinated cognac leather from the 80s-90s. The sofa has patinated leather and legs with small chips, bu...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2.Pers Sofa 2212 in Patinated Natural Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen two-seater sofa model 2212, from around the year 2000. The Sofa appears with patina, though in good condition.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Spoke-Back Sofa with Cognac Bison Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Spoke-back sofa with a frame of beech, and new foam cushions upholstered with cognac bizon leather. The sofa appears in good condition, but the frame might have some m...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen 2208 2.pers sofa with patinated black leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa model 2208 with its original black patinated leather. The sofa is supposedly from the 80s-90s, and appears with patinated leather.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen 3.Pers Sofa 2333 in Red Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. pers sofa model 2333, in original red leather. The sofa is from around the year 2000 and appears in good condition with light patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2pers 2212 sofa with patinated cognac leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2212 2. seater sofa in original cognac leather from around the 80's. The sofa appears in great condition with a nice patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 3 Pers 2209 Sofa with Patinated Black Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2209 3. Seater sofa from the 1980s in original black leather. The sofa appears in good condition, but with a patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2212 2, Pers Sofa Reupholstered in Leather Black Bizon Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2. Seater sofa reupholstered in black Bizon leather and mounted with new cushions. The sofa is an original from Fredericia Furniture which has been reupholstered, afte...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2.Pers Sofa Model 2208, Reupholstered with Black Bison Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
This sofa is used and appears newly upholstered in black bison leather and with black painted legs, and with new cushions. The sofa is original and produced by Fredericia Furniture. ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 3pers Sofa 2323 Newly Upholstered with Black Bison Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3.seater sofa model 2323 reupholstered in black leather and mounted with new cushions. The sofa is an original produced by Fredericia Furniture, which has later been r...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 3, Pers Sofa 2209, in Nature Leather with Patina
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. pers sofa model 2209, in original nature leather with patina. The sofa is from around the '80-'90s, and appears in good condition with a beautiful patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2.Pers Sofa 2208 in Brown Leather with Patina
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa model 2208 in original patinated brown leather from the 80s. The sofa has patina and color differences between the cushions.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Spoke-Back Sofa with Black Bison Leather Cushions
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Spoke-back sofa with a frame of beech, and new foam cushions upholstered with black bizon leather. The sofa appears in good condition, but the frame might have some mi...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen 2 pers Coupé sofa with black patinated leather and oak wood legs
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2. seater Cupe sofa in original black leather, and legs of oak, from around the '80-'90s. The sofa appears in good condition, with a beautiful patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2208 2.pers sofa in original black leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2 persons sofa model BM-2208 with original black leather and legs of cherry wood. The sofa is from around 2010 and has nice leather despi...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2 Pers Coupé Sofa with Original Patinated Black Leather and Oak
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2. seater Cupe sofa in original black leather, and legs of oak, from around the '80-'90s. The sofa appears in good condition, with a beautiful patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2 Pers 2208 Sofa with Patinated Original Brown Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2. seater sofa model 2208 in original brown leather from the '80-'90s. The sofa appears in good condition with patina.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather Legs of mahogany. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Canvas

BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture. BM 2213 - Reupholstered 3-seater sofa in natural leather.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Norell, and Fredericia. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $106,195 while the average work can sell for $6,409.

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