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
- 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
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green/honing furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green/honing furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass wheels on the front legs. Brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 y...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool fabric, removable cushions, brown plastic legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, three-seat sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s.
This elegant three-seat sofa is made by master cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. This refined sofa is a classic piec...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Wonderful Danish Sofa Attributed to Hans Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant oak base. Very light construction.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carl Malmsten Model "Gustavianus" Sofa in Birch for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl Malmsten "Gustavianus" mid-century sofa with birch frame and original red/yellow/green striped upholstery. By celebrated Scandinavian mid-century designer, the Carl Malmsten "Gu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 20S - sofa in oak and new textile in Vidar 3 (colour 323 and cushion in colour 333). Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Rare Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sofa with patinated oak legs, newly upholstered in textile (DAW, color Stripe 7) Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition. Original light blue velour fabric, dark oak wood base. Removable seat cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, walnut, Scandinavia, 1960s
This Scandinavian Modern sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The design features a solid constructi...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish Modern "Paradise" Sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
A modern Swedish "Paradise" Sofa by designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist (1925-1997) for Nordiska Kompaniet. Started in 1890, Nordiska Kompaniet is a manufacturing company that has coll...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
The perfect Finn Juhl settee manufactured by Bovirke in 1946. Reupholstered with new Hallingdal fabric. Iconic Danish design in perfect restored condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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 bentwo...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ Sofa in Brown Leather and Wood
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, sofa model ‘Merkur’, leather, wood, Sweden, 1970s.
This high-quality sofa is designed by the talented Swedish designer Arne Norell. Characteris...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
It was in Denmark that Modernism reigned between the 1920s and 1960s and produced some of the most iconic pieces of furniture to this day. The Danish modernist movement was shaped by...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lovely “Duetto” loveseat was designed back in the 1950s to bring the sitters closer together. This intention is clearly traceable in Ottelin’s drawings, where the back was drawn as hands embracing the users.
A loveseat derives its name from holding two people close to one another. First invented in the 17th century, this two-person chair was originally intended for women wearing large dresses with hoops to sit comfortably. In the Nordic countries, loveseats, such as this model, were typically made of quality woods with fully upholstered bodies to enhance the cosiness. This rare “Duetto” is unquestionably Ottelin’s most distinctive sofa model. This is primarily due to the peculiar back that has a heart shape and envelopes towards the front to form the arms as well. At the top, the edge curves outward creating a welcoming and open look. The homely curviness and precision clearly show the influence of Werner West, Ottelin’s teacher. The body, upholstered in honey-coloured sheepskin, is paired with tapered, lacquered wood legs. This combination is a true Nordic characteristic, keeping the tradition of using organic materials at its core.
As this “Duetto” sofa shows, the shapes and forms of Nordic minimalism of the mid-century are infinitely interesting. Additionally, the stylish look is always paired with the highest quality craftsmanship, here provided by the Finnish furniture company, Kervo Snickerifabrik, Oy Stockmann. The Kerava cabinetmaking company was founded on February 1, 1862 and Ottelin served as director of the company's furniture department from 1953 to 1954 and as artistic director of interior design from 1955 until his death in 1971.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. This sofa has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
60.23 in W x 29.52 in D x 34.25 in H; Seat height 17.32 in
153 cm W x 75 cm D x 87 cm H; Seat height 44 cm
About the designer:
Karl Olof Ottelin (Helsinki, 3 May 1917 - Helsinki, 9 February 1971) was a Finnish interior designer and furniture designer who, in the 1950s, was the director and chief designer of Stockmann's furniture department.
Ottelin began his studies at the Central School of Art and Design in 1939, but had to suspend his studies for 1941–1944 due to conscription. He graduated as an interior designer in 1946 and started at Stockmann's drawing office in 1948. He served as director of the company's furniture department from 1953 to 1954 and as artistic director of interior design from 1955 until his death in 1971.
Ottelin's best-known products are modern wooden chairs, but he also designed cabinet and shelving systems and extensive interior design for a variety of properties. In 1952, Olof Ottelin designed the furniture for the Swedish School of Economics in Helsinki together with Lisa Johansson-Pape (lamps), Yki Nummi (coloring) and Dora Jung...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s Danish Modern Wooden Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
This two-seat sofa was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The ivory white upholstered seats and backrests provide comfort and enhance the warm tones of the polished wood. The armrests and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher. PJ 149 - 'Colonial' 2 seater sofa in rosewood and original black leather cushions. Maker PJ Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Brown Sheepskin, Sofa, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, Beech, Brown Shearling, Three Seater Sofa, Denmark, 1930s
Gorgeous example of an organic modern three seater sofa designed and produced in ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Gösta Jonsson Sofa Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Gösta Jonsson. Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Carl Malmsten "Ulla" Three-Seater Birch Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten wanted to express a feeling or a characteristic with his designs. Thanks to its generous format and enveloping shapes, Carl Malmsten's upholstered pieces offer seating ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Two-Seater Sofa in Scandinavian Style, 1980s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This two-seater sofa was produced in the 1980s in a Scandinavian style. The solid beech wood frame ensures durability and stability. The sofa features padded seat and back cushions, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
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 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 was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Leather Sofa Coupe 2192 for Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Børge Mogensen designed this leather Sofa Coupe model 2192 for Fredericia Stolefabrik.
It´s a semianilne brown leather with walnut feet.
A Danish masterpiece of upholstery design a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Aage Christiansen Three-Seater Sofa in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three-seater danish sofa from 1960's designed by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen. Dark brown leather and wooden frame with loose cushions.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Handsome Nanna Ditzel Style Four-Seat Sculptural Teak Sofa, Midcentury Danish
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Nanna Ditzel style four-seat sculptural teak sofa. This sofa is very high quality and well crafted retaining it's original blue wool uphols...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Sofa Probably Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Probably produced in Finland.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
70s, Danish design, renovated 3 seater sofa, linen furniture fabric, oak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish designed 3 seater sofa with loose cushions. Brand new cushions in quality patinated Nevotex strong linen fabric "Ralph 13 grey" - 100% linen. Untreated solid oak wood, wo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Oak
Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll, Pair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of two-seat leather sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll edition.
Two sofas available.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two- seat leather sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll edition.
2 sofas available.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling sofa produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling. Produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway.
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa Nordiska Kompaniet, 1958
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning paradise sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1958. This sofa has very nice typical for that time organic shapes, and curved organic legs...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The triangular silhouette of the armrests underlines the modern dimensions of thi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This two-seater Danish sofa has an elegant, modern edge that is unmistakeable of the era. The design features clean, sharp angles and rounded lines to create a perfect balance that s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Carl Malmsten "Lindegård” Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern birch framed sofa designed by Carl Malmsten. This sofa has curved sides and back. The exposed vertical stiles look great with or with out the shaped back cushions. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
"Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla for Lahden Lepokalusto, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna sofa created by Lahti Lepokaulusto and designed in the 1950s by Aake Anttila. Famous for its suspension and ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Illum Wikkelso Style Sofa in New Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and very comfortable well-made sofa in the Danish Modern Style. This has been reupholstered at some point in this tasteful bright greenish yellow fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Divano vintage di Borge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Divano due posti con la struttura in legno di rovere. Un pezzo originale di modernariato scandinavo costituito da una semplice struttura in legno dotata di braccioli e completata dai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
Simple Sled Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple sofa on a chromed steel sled base in the original upholstery.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Petite Danish modern sofa with horseshoe curved teak and woven light cane seat
Located in DK
This very rare petite sofa designed by C. H. Brockmann Petersen (1914-1972) has a combined curved teak backrest and armrest. Its seat is in woven cane. The bearing bars underneath ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
A. Madsen & H. Schubell Wingback sofa in cream Bovenkamp The Netherlands 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henri Schubell for Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Aksel Bender Madsen was contracted by Bovenkamp to work for them end 1950’s begi...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa or Bench by Næstved Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench or sofa designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Næstved Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2-Seat Sofa by Unknown Architect
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered 2-seat sofa in new fabric (Colline 568) with legs of beech. Unknown maker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Sofa Produced in Søborg Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. Produced in Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, dark oak wood. The sofa was bought by the previ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, 1960s
This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. The brown leather shows a light patina and is in great condition. The dawn-filled cushions with d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Safari Sofa Tropical Swedish 1960 Leather Bench
By Arne Norell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unique sofa of the 1960s of the designer Arne Norell in massive mahogany and black leather. New Tropical cotton fabric remakes.
Category
1660s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored and fully upholstered sofa floating on well-scaled turned oak dowel legs. Model AP32-S by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in original upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wool, Oak
Danish Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1960s
This well-executed sofa convinces visually through the well-balanced appearance and the stabile construction. The corpus is based on understated s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Norell Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964.
This sofa is refined, modern and with a robust touch. A true Swedish and Norell design. It is made of leather with four cubic w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Vintage Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher and produced by P.Jeppensen.
This unique sofa is made of solid mahogany and re-upholstered in Le Manaque fabric and has a unique feature: the sides in rattan.
A vintage Danish piece of design, in excellent condition, that has been carefully restored to bring the original craftsmanship back to life.
The fabric: The House of Le Manach...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Mahogany
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son.
Scandinavian sofa
Freshly reupholstered. Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Sofa by Yngve Ekstrm
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-seater sofa designed by Yngve Ekstom for Swedese in the 1970s.
The frame is made of light pine wood and the seat is made of fabric. The cushions are period originals and have re...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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