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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Returnable Items Only
70s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Velour, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original, very good condition, no smells. Original green velour in very good condition. Springs in the seat. Beech wood legs. The sofa was check...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Ljungs Industrier 1954
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the epitome of Scandinavian Modern design with the Folke Ohlsson Sofa Scania, a luxurious blend of sophisticated aesthetics and exceptional comfort. Crafted with exquisite...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage condition with a brigh...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Chenille
Sofa by unknown maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3-seater sofa reupholstered in Moss 022 fabric and legs in teak. Unknown maker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
GE-236/4 in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Model GE-236 / 4 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 for Getama Denmark. Made in solid teak. Cushions in blue / light blue wool fabric. cushions with rounded edges. Ready to use...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Apex 3 Seat Sofa - Modern Scandinavian Sofa with Wooden Legs
Located in London, GB
The Apex collection brings a fresh look into our houses with its modern lines and Scandinavian influence, crafted with solid wood legs and upholstered in a wide variety of sustainabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Apex 2 Seat Sofa - Modern Scandinavian Sofa with Wooden Legs
Located in London, GB
The Apex collection brings a fresh look into our houses with its modern lines and Scandinavian influence, crafted with solid wood legs and upholstered in a wide variety of sustainabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Model Baseline Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Baseline Chaiselong sofa, designed by Jens Juul Eilersen in a cream white colour. Baseline radiates quality and comfort and the simple design means that the sofa is timeless and fits...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
PJ 149/2 - 2-seater 'Colonial' sofa in cherry by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149/2 - 2-seater 'Colonial' sofa in cherry, seat bottom in cane and original blue wool cushions. Marked from manufacturer. Ole Wanscher / P.J Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cherry
1960s, Danish vintage 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design "Banana" sofa. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture fabric. Original springs in the seat. Beech wood legs.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in patinated green leather and solid wood frame. designed by Arne Norell for Norell Møbel AB in the mid-1960s. A Very comfortable sofa in timeless design and quality. Made in Sw...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
1950s Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has never gone into series and comes from the Private House of the Designer. Designed a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most significant contributions of the Scandinavian countries to the European fine arts has been in the field of design. The Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
KK 6092 sofa by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model KK 6090 - Reupholstered 3 seater sofa in Savak wool (colour: 41240) with natural leather piping. Mahogany legs. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Arne Halvorsen Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Halvorsen, sofa, model '2010', teak, blue fabric, Norway, 1960s
A large sofa designed by Norwegian designer Arne Halvorsen. This sofa is characterized by its tufted geometric s...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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
Midcentury Danish Finn Juhl Model 137 Japan Sofa For France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Original solid teak Japan sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1957 for France & Son, Denmark.
An incredibly hard to find item which is a superb showcase for J...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
Agner Christoffersen, sofa in rosa velvet, Denmark 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early Danish modernist sofa with an organic form similar to works by important architects such as Viggo Boesen, Philip Arctander, Peder Moos and Flemming and Mogens Lassen. Presum...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Sofa Attributed to Nanna Ditzel, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful mid-century sofa attributed to Nanna Ditzel.
Eye catching design with finely crafted wooden legs.
The sofa has been reupholstered in blue fabric.
1950s - Denmark
Perfect co...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Harbo Sølvsten Model "Tivoli-Df 22" Convertible Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare sofa and daybed was made by Danish designer, Harbo Sølvsten, and is an exquisite piece of Danish Modern design history. While pieces from the Midcentury era are generally c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Midcentury Sofa in Patinated Leather, Danish Design 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Light curved three-seat sofa in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Pair of Midcentury Swedish Sofas "Merkur" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofas model "Merkur" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
These sofas has a timeless classic design, with very high quality. They are upholstered in cognac colored buffalo leather with a beautifu...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Dyrlund Three-Seat Sofa, 1950s, Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury three-seat sofa by Dyrlund, Denmark. Elegant solid teak frame with new cream wool woven upholstery.
Dimensions: 190 W x 70 H x 75 D cm, seat 41 cm high.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s.
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Fur, Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed steel legs which are delicate ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern sofa Skrindan by Kerstin Hörling Holmqvist, Material: Walnut
Located in Skå, SE
Enhance your living space with the exquisite Skrindan sofa, a masterpiece crafted by the renowned designer Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. With its impeccable style and exceptional comfort...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, brown 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 d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 black leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Very good condition!.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
By Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers' furniture". Striped fabric upholstery and pillows with age-related wear and minor sta...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Braided Rattan and Teak Wooden Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan sofa with wooden structure and handmade braided ratta combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and poetic. The armrests height is 60c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Teak
PK 31/2 Sofa in Black Patinated Leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2-seater sofa in original patinated black leather on matt chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa with Buffalo Leather and Sky Blue Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel, two-seat 'Ilona' sofa, buffalo leather, fabric and beech, Sweden, 1970s.
Swedish two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The wooden frame i...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
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.
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
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
Folke Ohlsson Ascot Teak Frame Sofa in Black
Located in Oakland, CA
Sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson, 1965, Sweden. The sofa is crafted of sculpted teak frame with original black vinyl upholstered seats and backs. Rare model. Perfect for residential or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery, on rosewood legs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and m...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Merkur" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model "Merkur" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
This sofa has a timeless classic design, with very high quality. It is upholstered in cognac colored buffalo leather with a beautiful natu...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Scandinanvian Modern Cocktail Sofa in Boucle, Denmark 1960's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern sofa, re-upholstered in beige boucle fabric and teak legs. In the style of Nanna Ditzel.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Swedish Cabinetmaker Settee / Sofa in Pinewood and White Vägen Linen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and stunning Scandinavian Modern sofa settee attributed to Philip Arctander and made in the 1940s by a Swedish Cabinetmaker. It is made from solid Scandinavian pinewood...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Pine
Sofa by Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking two-seat sofa in beech and leather back and seat with comfortable woven cushions, designed by Arne Norell for Aneby. Made in Sweden in the ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Fabric
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Merkur" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model "Merkur" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
This sofa has a timeless classic design, with very high quality. It is upholstered in cognac colored buffalo leather with a beautiful natural patina...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hurup Møbelfabrik, Mid Century Three Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 3-seater sofa in brown leather, feets made in solid beech. Simple lines and a great comfort featured in this sofa. Designed by Hurup Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Made in 1970s.
This beautiful sofa will complement many interior styles. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Antique home decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Yrjö Kukka a Rosewood Sofa Model Ateljee for Haimi Finland, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Ateljee designed in 1959 and produced in 1964 by finish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in Finland.
Leather cushions, oak frame, metal details. Good vintage condition, Beautiful patina on the leather cushions. The sofa has an ergonomic design which is a key element in all of Yrjö Kukkapuro -designs. The Ateljee sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1950s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design, 2 seater lounge sofa in dark red-cherry velour with fringes. Teak wood. Original very good condition. No smells, no stains. Legs of...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage aniline leather.
Made of solid teak.
Model senator, made by Cado.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
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...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
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
Yngve Ekstrom Oak Three Seat Sofa
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find three seat sofa designed by one of Sweden’s most well known designers, Yngve Ekstrom. Patinated oak frame and newly upholstered in Pollack Textiles ” West Coast” Troll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows the designer’s predilection for traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Rejecting strict f...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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