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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
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s

Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original fabric, very good condition.  

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm, beech and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in a brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 68.5"W x 31.0"D Seat Heig...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels moderately distressed. Light staining on fabric. Paint splatters on back panel. Wear co...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Corner Sofa in Solid Pine and Cognac Leather
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Corner Sofa in Solid Pine and Cognac Leather

Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Corner Sofa in Solid Pine and Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, corner sofa, solid pine, leather, Denmark, 1960s Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the inherent quali...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Pine

Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963

Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa in Teak and Original Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1963 Additional Information: Material: Teak and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Sofa model 2213 Produced by Fr...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa

Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in London, GB

Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

1970s, Danish design, 3 seater sofa, original condition, leather, teak wood.
1970s, Danish design, 3 seater sofa, original condition, leather, teak wood.

1970s, Danish design, 3 seater sofa, original condition, leather, teak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish little 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original black leather, teak wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furnitur...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sculptural Danish Settee in Black Leather
Sculptural Danish Settee in Black Leather

Sculptural Danish Settee in Black Leather

By Georg Kofoed

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish loveseat settee with a double rounded back upholstered in the original black leather with classic button-tufted detailing. Attributed to master cabinetmaker Georg Kofoed, Denm...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s captures the refined elegance and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian modernism....

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by Oy Boman Ab, Finland, c. 1940s. Loss of some tufted buttons and some distress to fabric consistent with age...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Metal, Aluminum

Arne Norell Safari Two-Seat Leather Sofa for Norell, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Safari Two-Seat Leather Sofa for Norell, Sweden, 1970s

Arne Norell Safari Two-Seat Leather Sofa for Norell, Sweden, 1970s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Rødding, DK

An iconic Safari two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, circa 1970s. This celebrated Scandinavian design combines a stained beechwood frame w...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bed Made In Veneered Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Bed Made In Veneered Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s

Bed Made In Veneered Rosewood, Danish Design From 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.

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Rosewood

'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Yang 95, Low Plinth
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Yang 95, Low Plinth

'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Yang 95, Low Plinth

By Poiat

Located in Paris, IDF

'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: C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Linen, Foam, Plywood

Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s

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 green leather and black frame. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition.  

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour.
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour.

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufacture...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Göperts Möbler

Located in High Point, NC

A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 23.5" All i...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Pine

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972

By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Pair of Lounge Chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship. We can orga...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kaj Gottlob Attributed Leather Sofa, 1940s
Kaj Gottlob Attributed Leather Sofa, 1940s

Kaj Gottlob Attributed Leather Sofa, 1940s

By Kaj Gottlob

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This very rare sofa, attributed to Danish architect and designer Kaj Gottlob, exemplifies the seamless integration of tradition and modernity that defines early Scandinavian modernis...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Three-seat. Leather, brass, stained ash wood. Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden. Global front door shipping, flat-packed: €800 Please note: cushions in ...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Brass

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa in Navy Green Leather
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa in Navy Green Leather

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Moduline Sofa in Navy Green Leather

By France & Søn

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, three-seat sofa, steel, leather, Denmark, 1960s A modern and beautifully designed navy-green sofa designed by Ole Gjerlø...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960

Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2253, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original salmon colored wool with leather straps on an...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery

By France & Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Utrecht, NL

"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark. The sublime simplicity of the "Japan" series is inspired by traditional Japanese construction techni...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained wood and beige orange velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. 18.5” seat height All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Curved Sofa in Bright Blue Upholstery
Danish Banana Curved Sofa in Bright Blue Upholstery

Danish Banana Curved Sofa in Bright Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Banana sofa, fabric and stained beech, Denmark, 1960s. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Modern Sofa of Leather and Beech by Stouby
Danish Modern Sofa of Leather and Beech by Stouby

Danish Modern Sofa of Leather and Beech by Stouby

By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik

Located in Austin, TX

A period Danish modern two-seat upholstered sofa or settee (couch) of black leather and beech wood with handsome, stylish design by the celebrated design studio, Stouby. Featuring s...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool
1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool

1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wool, beech, Scandinavia, 1950s This Scandinavian-modern sofa from the 1950s embodies a quiet elegance rooted in the design language of mid-century Northern Europe. The sofa’s...

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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original brown leather.
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original brown leather.

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original brown leather.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Classic 70s Danish design, a combination of modernity with Danish vint...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s

Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in London, England

Alfred Christensen - Tissø Love Seat Sofa The official re-edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen which was originally produce...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, light green furniture velour.
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, light green furniture velour.

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, light green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Three-seat. Original fabric, brown leather, brass, stained beech. Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.       

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, red furniture velour, ash wood legs.
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, red furniture velour, ash wood legs.

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, red furniture velour, ash wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Ash

Danish Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
Danish Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery

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...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in London, England

A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Swedish Modern Sofa, Rosewood Frame, Wool Upholstery, 1930s Design
Swedish Modern Sofa, Rosewood Frame, Wool Upholstery, 1930s Design

Swedish Modern Sofa, Rosewood Frame, Wool Upholstery, 1930s Design

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Very elegant Swedish Modern sofa, with a compact wooden frame along the back and sides, made from rosewood with lighter wooden stripes around the top and bottom. Re-upholstered in a ...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wood

Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.
Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.

Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in København K, 84

An elegant and increasingly rare three-seat sofa designed by Frits Henningsen and crafted in Denmark during the late 1930s or early 1940s. The design embodies Henningsen's celebrate...

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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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African Mahogany, Wool

Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s

Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s

A Danish teak three seat sofa in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk, who also designed for Glostru...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

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. Shipping services: Ask for our competitive shipping quote. 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...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Ash

Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947
Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947

Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947

A very rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa in mahogany and rosewood shoes with original woven cane seat and loose fabric cushions. Designed 1947 fo...

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla, Finland 1950s
Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla, Finland 1950s

Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla, Finland 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the 1950s by Aake Anttila and manufactured by Lahti Lepokaulusto, this “Susanna” sofa is a wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design. While Finnish design is ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.

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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Karl Erik Ekselius Sofa in Teak and Black Leather
Karl Erik Ekselius Sofa in Teak and Black Leather

Karl Erik Ekselius Sofa in Teak and Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC, sofa, leather, teak, Sweden, 1960s This Swedish sofa by Karl Erik Ekselius showcases the typical characteristics of Scandinavian Modern Design. The unit...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather

Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Dronten, NL

Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.

1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Cederholm

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Seat Height (inches): 17” A...

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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