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
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, this modern sofa embodies a distinct open layout and features the use of neutral material...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sofa in Rosewood, Steel and Original Wool Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1953
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood, Steel and Original Wool Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1953
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, steel and original wool fabric
Very rare sofa model BO-77
Produced by...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Sofa checked by craftsman. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, spring...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa, original condition, furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Slightly signs of use. Original green cotton furniture velour, brass springs in th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
1960ties Illum Wikkelsoe V11, 2-Seat Sofa by Holger Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø 1919-1999. two-seat sofa, freestanding, upholstered in brown patinated leather, loose cushions with down filling, cone-shaped rosewood legs, 1960s 1970s. Produced by H...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, cherry red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Original cherry red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions, cast b...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three-seat sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by the Finnish company Merva in the 1960s. The rectangular shape of the seat, armrests and backrest give the chai...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sofa designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet. Birch legs with vintage upholstery. 1958
Unmarked
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Sofa by Dagmar
Located in London, England
The Karu Sofa is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the 1940s. The inviting curved arms and subtle winged back are the epi...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$10,245 / item
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960.
This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, solid teak wood legs. Manufactured by Dani...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,756 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition.
Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Beautiful Leather and Mahogany Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful leather and mahogany sofa in the style of Frits Henningsen.
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 30.5” H x 70” W x 34” D
Seat Height (...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Pomeranian Pine & Wool, By Christian IV, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely cosy 3 seater sofa in solid pomeranian pine, pillows upholstered in a textured wool-blend fabric with fine vertical pinstripes in a muted rose hue. The fabric lends a refine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine, Wool
Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
Located in Karlstad, SE
A rare and beautiful pine sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden cirka 1940.
This sofa is made of solid wood and a curved backre...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa, features in exclusively steel frames with elephant grey leather loose cushions and cord-wrapped armre...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$11,392 Sale Price
20% Off
Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
Located in London, England
Alfred Christensen - Tisso Love Seat Sofa
The official re-edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen which was originally produce...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$10,860 / item
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqv...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,792 Sale Price
20% Off
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Three Seat Sofa in Oak and Forest Green Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Timeless and elegant Illum Wikkelsø 'Capella' three-seat sofa. Crafted in the 1950s, this e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern Four Seat Long Sofa in Teak and Two-Tone Bouclé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Danish Modern long sofa upholstered in a two tone bouclé supported by six teak legs -- three front straight legs and three back slightly flared legs (ca. 1960s).
Sturdy and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$10,860 / item
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
$11,330
Sofa Model 'Trienna' by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Roll Arm Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A straight-back roll arm sofa retaining its original brown wool strie´ upholstery, the seating element having a comfortable pitch and elevated by solid squared teak legs.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers and creatives! This exceptional Danish sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen is need of new upholstery and we want to leave it up to you to choose the fab...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Frits Henningsen: 1930s 3-seat sofa upholstered with red velour
Located in London, GB
This 3-seat sofa made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s reflect Frits Henningsen's preference for classical forms in order to deliver on his commitment to quality and craftsmanship. W...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$2,698 Sale Price
50% Off
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa 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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding three-seat sofa on eight-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated red leather. Model 4118. Executed by Rud. Ras...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful, subtle design by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson, this upholstered three seat sofa with gently curved lines is supported by a walnut base. In very good original vintage ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and grey mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.
18" seat height
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, original condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original green furniture cotton/wool fabric, be...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$1,509 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern, Beech, Brown Sheepskin, Organic Sofa, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Beech, Shearling, Three Seater Sofa, Denmark, 1930s
Gorgeous example of an organic modern three seater sofa designed and produc...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Red furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Manufactured by Danish furnitu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Schiller Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Legs of nut.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 17”
Arm Height (inches): 24"
All items ship from High Point, North Caro...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen three-seat new upholstered with vintage tan anilin leather.
Frame of mahogany.
Model EJ 315/3, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This classic Danish sofa showcases clean, understated lines that highlight the clarity and craftsmanship of its design. It rests on a gracefully p...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s
Elegant and spacious four seat sofa made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The design of this sofa is angular and sharp in its execution. It is very...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 36.25” H x 73.5” W x 31.25” D
Seat Height: 16.25”
All upholstered furniture can be reup...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “good design”. But svensk design does not simply represent “good” design made in Sweden, it also projects a powerful, concrete rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa.
Rounded out lines, unexpected curvature and innovative shapes from every angle define the design of this model. The aesthetic recalls classic English upholstered furniture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinet Maker Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish Cabinet maker sofa. Carved oak frame. Nail head details. More recent micro suede upholstery. 1970’s, Denmark
Delivery to NYC Area $55...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Custom Made Love Seat Sofa 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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$8,606 / item
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with indian red elegance aniline leather.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak Daybed Sofa by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
This minimalist sofa is made of two teak boards on solid beech wood legs. Zipped cushions are removable, there’re 2 upholstery options - green Marimekko fabric inside.
Additional in...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green furniture wool, beech wood legs Adjustable armres...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$3,128 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Svend Age Eriksen three-seat sofa in teak Glostrup Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This elegant three-seat sofa was designed by Svend Åge Eriksen and produced by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, the frame showcases soft, sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and of outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and their us...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 6092 with Savak Wool
Located in London, GB
Three-seater sofa with eight tapering mahogany legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with striped savak wool presumably in the last 10-20 years with natura...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
$6,550 Sale Price
65% Off
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark. Seating group with 3 seater, 2 seater and side table...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/2 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Danish Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions: 32.5“ H x 67.75“ W x 30.5“ D
Seat Height (inches): 17.5”
Arm Height (inches): 24.25"
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Avocado Green Vinyl and Teak Upholstered Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century sofa with avocado green vinyl upholstery with a single line of button tufted detail across the backrest, resting on a teak wood base with stretchers and tapered sq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Green furniture wool fabric, springs in the cushions, beech wood le...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
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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